MIAMI (March 9, 2018) – The No. 13-ranked FIU beach volleyball team will head to the west coast for what will be its most challenging weekend of the young season, at the East Meets West Challenge, March 10-11, in Manhattan Beach, California. The two-day event will take place at the famous Manhattan Beach Pier.
This weekend couldn't be any more challenging for FIU as it will face the top four teams in the nation – in the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) poll – during its four matches over two days.
The Panthers, 6-1 on the season (1-1 Coastal Collegiate Sports Association) and 3-0 against the AVCA Top-20, begin play in Manhattan Beach with three-time defending NCAA Champion, and currently No.