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Volleyball Downs Kennesaw State for First Conference USA Win

MIAMI — FIU's volleyball program picked up its first Conference USA (CUSA) victory on Friday evening, defeating Kennesaw State 3-1 inside the Ocean Bank Convocation Center.

After dropping the opening set, the Panthers (3-19, 1-8 CUSA) stormed back with three-straight set victories to down the Owls (9-13, 6-5 CUSA). FIU racked up 58 kills, its most in a four-set match this season, and hit a season-high .294.

The Panthers dropped the first 25-23, but won sets two, three and four by scores of 25-19, 25-23 and 25-23, respectively.

Jillian Huckabey delivered another impressive performance with 19 kills to lead the Panther attack, hitting .