The Basics
- The FIU beach volleyball team closed out play in the prestigious FIU Surf 'N' Turf Invitational, on Saturday, while facing two of the top three teams in the country. The Panthers swept Tulane in the first dual of the day, 5-0, however lost to No. 3 Florida State, in a five-match thriller, 3-2, and to No. 1-ranked – and defending NCAA Champion – UCLA, 5-0. During the two-day event, widely considered the premier collegiate beach volleyball event in the country, FIU recorded a 3-3 record, while improving to 11-8 on the year and 3-2 in Coastal Collegiate Sports Association (CCSA) play.