MIAMI (Nov. 15, 2018) – The FIU women's basketball team will be seeking its first win of the season on Friday, Nov. 16 at 5 p.m. ET as the Panthers hit the road to face Florida Gulf Coast in Fort Myers.
 
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LAST TIME AGAINST FLORIDA GULF COAST
Florida Gulf Coast took last season's matchup, 88-52, in Miami. FGCU was led by Nasrin Ulel and Rosemarie Julien as the pair combined for 52 points to down FIU. The Panthers got 15 points each from Kristian Hudson and Kiandre'a Pound on the night.
  
SCOUTING THE EAGLES
The Eagles are 1-1 this season with a loss to open the year against South Dakota State and a win over Florida Memorial. FGCU has been led by Chandler Ryan who has scored 12.5 ppg this season. 
 
DOUBLE TROUBLE
Freshman Ce'Nara Skanes posted the team's first double-double of the season last time out, after earning 10 points and 12 rebounds off the bench. 
 
HERE WE GO, 2018-19
FIU earned an 8-21 record last season, but it was much improved from 2016-17's mark of 5-24. The Panthers also improved their C-USA mark from 3-15 in 2016-17 to 5-11 in 2017-18.
 
WHAT COMES BACK
The Panthers will welcome back three players who logged minutes last season, with TaMiracle Taylor, Cabria Lee and Shante Walker returning for the 2018-19 season.
 
NEWCOMERS
FIU will welcome seven newcomers to the roster this season, with four juniors and three freshmen making up the seven total.
 
MRS. WORLDWIDE
FIU sports four international players on this season's roster, with three players from Europe and one from north of the border.
 
TEMPORADA TRES
The Panthers will officially enter season three under the direction of head coach Tiara Malcom.
 
GOING UP
Under the guidance of Tiara Malcom, FIU has improved its win total each season. The eight victories last season were also the most by any Panther basketball squad since the 2013-14 season.

UP NEXT
The Panthers will be on the road, Tuesday, Nov. 20 at 5 p.m. ET against Bethune-Cookman. For fans interested in purchasing tickets for the 2018-19 season, visit here. 
 
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