MIAMI (Feb. 13, 2021) – The FIU indoor volleyball team travels to Charlotte for a pair of Conference USA matches from Feb. 14-15. First serve from both contests is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET and fans can view both games on C-USA TV.

LAST TIME OUT
The Panthers split its first conference series by sweeping Old Dominion before falling in a four-set match. Emily Meyer led the way during both games. The freshman posted 12 kills and hit .435 during the sweep. She followed the performance with an 11 kill and 11 dig double-double the next day.

BY THE NUMBERS
FIU enters the weekend ranked second in the league with a .071 opponent hitting percentage. Individually, Valeria Santos comes into the series third in C-USA with 0.58 service aces and 5.17 digs per set.

SCOUTING THE 49ERS
Charlotte boasts a 3-2 record on the year and a 1-1 mark against league opponents. The 49ers opened conference play by splitting their series with Marshall. The team averages 14.0 kills per set and 13.1 assists per set to lead all Conference USA teams.

Individually, Emani Foster paces the league with 13 total aces, 4.80 kills and 5.78 points per set. The outside hitter has won C-USA Freshman of the Week honors three-straight weeks and took home AVCA National Player of the Week honors following the second week of the season.

UP NEXT
The Panthers come home for a clash with Marshall on Feb. 21-22. Both matches from the Ocean Bank Convocation Center are scheduled for 1 p.m.

SOCIAL MEDIA
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