MIAMI (Jan. 27, 2021) – The FIU indoor volleyball team began the season with a match against Jacksonville at the Ocean Bank Convocation Center on Wednesday afternoon. The Panthers fell to the Dolphins in five sets.

FIU dropped to 0-1 overall this season while JU improved to 1-1. The final score stood at 25-23, 20-25, 25-23, 22-25, 15-10.

As a team, FIU held the 79-68 advantage in digs and a 54-53 edge in kills. Fiorella Murillo led the Panthers with 15 kills, while Yaniris Miller-Green and Emily Meyer posted 11 kills apiece. Meyer also logged 12 digs for her first double-double in the Blue and Gold. Catherine Lederman recorded a team-best 22 assists while Valeria Santos notched 28 digs.

Up next, the Panthers begin Conference USA play by welcoming Old Dominion for a series in the Sunshine State from Feb. 7-8. First serve is set for 1 p.m. ET for both contests.

FAN ATTENDANCE

Due to physical distancing requirements, the total capacity at Ocean Bank Convocation Center will be reduced to 15%, with no lower-level seating available. For more information on tickets, call 305-FIU-GAME or visit here.

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