MIAMI (April 24, 2015) – In the midst of its Conference USA bye-week, the FIU softball team (27-22, 8-13 C-USA) and Florida Gulf Coast Eagles will face off in Miami on Saturday for a double header, which is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m.
 
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For those unable to attend this Saturday's series, FIUsports.com will be streaming all contests, pending weather, in addition to providing live stats.
 
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Last Time Out
FIU had a rough Saturday versus the WKU Lady Toppers and the nation's top pitcher, Miranda Kramer.  Ashley Belans broke up Kramer's then-no hitter in game one with a one-out single through the right side, but hits would be scarce on Saturday.
 
The Panthers' ace in the circle, Corinne Jenkins, put her team on her back during the Sunday series finale and spun a four-hit, five-strikeout victory. In a heated pitcher's duel with Kramer, Jenkins' offense gave her some run support via a two-run fifth inning. Jessica Hallet took Kramer deep for just the third time all season before some small ball on FIU's side allowed Rebekah Sanchez to scoot home off Gabby Spallone's two-out single.
 
Senior Day Ceremony
Prior to FIU's first pitch versus the Eagles on Saturday, the Panthers will honor their three graduating seniors, Rebekah Sanchez, Shelby Graves, and Krystal Garcia.
 
What a Win!
Corinne Jenkins moved into a tie for third place in FIU history with 47 wins on April 19, as the Panther ace put her team on her back for a four-hit victory over C-USA leader WKU. It also ties her career, single-season-high for wins at 17.
 
RB1(0)
Stephanie Texeira became the second active Panther to earn a spot on the FIU all-time RBI list, as her RBI-single on April 11 gives her 85 runs for her career. She joins junior catcher Aleima Lopez, who's currently No. 6 all-time with 90 RBI.
 
D-Fence
Head Coach Gator Rebhan made it a point of emphasis in the off season to build a fast team. That has translated to the defensive side of the game, as the Panthers lead Conference USA in double plays turned with 21, which is No. 25 nationally. Sophomore transfer Ashley Leon has been involved in 11 of those transactions.
 
Double Down
Gabby Spallone leads Conference USA in doubles with 15, while Stephanie Texeira (11) and Ashley Belans (11) are each tied for fifth.
 
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About FIU Athletics: FIU Athletics is home to more than 400 student-athletes in 18 different sports, and is a proud member of Conference USA. Athletic events are played in seven different venues on FIU's campuses (Modesto A. Maidique and Biscayne Bay), including FIU Arena and the FIU Football Stadium.
 
About FIU: Florida International University is recognized as a Carnegie engaged university. It is a public research university with colleges and schools that offers more than 180 bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs in fields such as engineering, international relations, architecture, law and medicine. As one of South Florida's anchor institutions, FIU contributes $9.8 billion each year to the local economy. FIU is Worlds Ahead in finding solutions to the most challenging problems of our time. FIU emphasizes research as a major component of its mission. FIU has awarded over 200,000 degrees and enrolls more than 54,000 students in two campuses and three centers including FIU Downtown on Brickell, FIU@I-75, and the Miami Beach Urban Studios. FIU also supports artistic and cultural engagement through its three museums: the Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum, the Wolfsonian-FIU, and the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU. FIU is a member of Conference USA and has over 400 student-athletes participating in 18 sports. For more information about FIU, visit http://www.fiu.edu/.