NORFOLK, Virginia (Jan. 1, 2021) – The FIU women's basketball team opened 2021 with a bang after topping the Old Dominion Monarchs 92-85 on the road behind career-high 25 points.
With the win, FIU improves to 4-3 on the season and 1-0 in Conference USA play. FIU's win over Old Dominion marks the first win in a conference opener for the Panthers since joining Conference USA prior to the 2013-14 season.
Nelson's 25 points paced all FIU scorers while the trio of (22), (18) and (11) joined her in double figures. Ekpiteta led all Panthers with eight rebounds.