MIAMI (Nov. 21, 2018)– The Panthers will be back home, Friday, Nov. 23 at 12 p.m. ET against Florida A&M to kick-off the FIU Thanksgiving Tournament. FIU will welcome FAMU, Campbell and Omaha for the tournament.
 
For full game notes, click here.

LAST TIME AGAINST FLORIDA A&M
The Panthers' opened the 2015-16 season against FAMU, where they won 81-85, in Miami. The Rattlers were led by Olivia Antilla who made 20 points on the night. FIU's Janka Hegedus gave 25 points to the Panthers. 

SCOUTING THE RATTLERS
The Rattlers are 0-3 this season with losses against Jacksonville State, North Florida, and Tennessee. FAMU has been led by Mya Moye who has scored 11.3 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.

LIVE STATS 
Live stats for this weekend can be found here. 

UP NEXT
After the Thanksgiving Tournament, the Panthers will be back home, Sunday, Dec. 2 at 2 p.m. ET against Morgan State. For fans interested in purchasing tickets for the 2018-19 season, visit here. 
 
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