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Panther Q&A: Abbie Hughes

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Michael Berlfein (FIU Athletics)

MIAMI (April 9, 2020) - First up in our Q&A series is setter, Abbie Hughes. Hughes is a dual-sport athlete, competing for both the FIU indoor and beach volleyball teams.

A force on the court, Hughes has posted over 2,000 assists in her career as a Panther. During the 2019 season, Hughes logged a triple-double, posting 45 assists, 12 kills and 11 digs. In the sand, Hughes 6-3 during the abbreviated 2020 season, playing primarily on courts four and five.

Q: What made you want to play volleyball?