MIAMI (Oct. 30, 2021) - The FIU indoor volleyball Senior Day was one to remember as the Panthers topped Conference USA foe Charlotte in a five-set thriller at the Ocean Bank Convocation Center on Saturday afternoon. The score stood at 17-25, 25-22, 19-25, 25-21, 18-16 in favor of the Blue and Gold.

The win marked the team's fifth-straight victory, helping the team improve to 8-11 this year and 5-5 against C-USA opponents. The 49ers dropped to 12-10 overall and 5-5 in league play.

Overall, FIU tallied 60 kills and hit .203 from the match. The Panthers added 107 digs, 66 assists, 12 blocks and six service aces. Giada Bianchi posted a stellar performance, logging 25 kills, 23 digs and three aces. Fiorella Murillo recorded 18 kills and 14 digs for a double-double on Senior Day. Valeria Santos logged 29 digs during her final time on the Panthers' home court.

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The Panthers hit the road for the final time this season when the team heads to Marshall for its last Conference USA series of the year from Nov. 5-6. The first contest is scheduled for 6 p.m. while the second match is slated for 2 p.m.

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