MIAMI (Nov. 30, 2018) – With the non-conference slate in full swing, the FIU women's basketball team returns home on Sunday, Dec. 2 at 2 p.m. ET as the Panthers play host to Morgan State.
 
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LAST TIME AGAINST MORGAN STATE
FIU faced the Bears last season, with Morgan State taking a 62-51 decision in Baltimore. MSU was led by Lexus Spears, who scored 17 points on the night. FIU's Kiandre'a Pound also scored 17 to lead the Panthers.

SCOUTING THE BEARS
The Bears are 1-6 on the year, with their lone win coming against Washington Adventist. MSU has been led by Andre'onia Coleman, who averages 15.8 ppg this season.
 
DOUBLE TROUBLE
Freshman Ce'Nara Skanes has posted two double-doubles this season, being the only Panther to accomplish the feat this season. Skanes' double-doubles came against Georgia State (10pt/12reb) and FAMU (11pt/14eb).
 
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 Sunday's tilt, the Panthers will be off until Dec. 11 as FIU travels up the coast to face North Florida at 7 p.m. FIU's next home action will be against Howard on Dec. 15 at 2 p.m. For those interested in buying tickets, go here. 
 
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