IRVING, Texas (December 14, 2016) – FIU volleyball standout Tia Clay was named one-of-14 recipients of the Conference USA Spirit of Service Award, as announced by the conference office on Wednesday. The Spirit of Service Award is designed to recognize the community service efforts of the league's student-athletes, based upon significant community service, good academic standing and participation in their elected sport.
Clay was the only Panther to receive the award and one-of-five volleyball players named. A two-time member of the C-USA Commissioner's Honor Roll, Tia has completed more than 90 hours of community service during the fall semester, volunteering weekly at Dr.