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Rookies Prove to be the Difference as FIU Beach Sweeps Day One of Surf & Turf Invitational

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (April 1, 2016) – The tenth-ranked FIU beach volleyball team (8-6, 4-3 CCSA) won all three duals in Day One of the FIU Surf & Turf Invitational, all against conference rivals on Friday at Lummus Park. The Panthers claimed their first victory against South Carolina in a 3-2 decision, then took down Tulane and Florida Atlantic by 4-1 scores.

The Panthers were led by the rookies at the No. 1 slot, junior Katie Hogan and freshman Dominique Dodd. The duo went 2-1 on the day, but were the deciding match in the victory against South Carolina.