MIAMI (Nov. 6, 2018) – FIU couldn't overcome a hot start from No. 24/25 Miami on Tuesday night, as the Hurricanes took the 2018-19 season opener 94-43 at the Ocean Bank Convocation Center.
 
With the loss, FIU falls to 0-1 to start the season, while No. 24/25 UM improves to 1-0.
 
Redshirt junior Chelsea Guimaraes led FIU with 11 points while snagging one rebound and swatting a shot.
 
The Hurricanes had four players in double-figures with junior Sarah Mortensen leading the pack with 24 points. Redshirt junior Beatrice Mompremier posted a double-double with 14 points and 12 rebounds. 

UM jumped out to a 19-8 advantage in the first quarter and carried the momentum to take a 38-18 lead into the locker room. The Hurricanes outscored the Panthers 30-8 to open the second half before FIU scored 17 fourth-quarter points to narrow the gap, but it was not enough as UM earned a 94-43 victory. 
 
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The Panthers will be back home Friday, Nov. 9 as FIU hosts Palm Beach Atlantic at 5 p.m. ET. The game will be part of a double-header with the men's basketball team as they face Johnson & Wales. For fans interested in purchasing tickets for the 2018-19 season, visit here. 
 
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