MIAMI (March 14, 2021) - The FIU softball team kept its undefeated home record intact on Sunday, after the Panthers run-ruled South Dakota 9-1 to sweep its weekend series with the Coyotes. 

FIU improved to 6-0 at Felsberg Field, with the home series this past weekend being the first for the Panthers since Feb. 12-14. As a team, the Panthers finished the weekend with 35 hits.

Jessica Rivera led the Panthers at the plate once again, as she went 2-for-3 with three RBI to add to her eight RBI weekend overall. Gaby Ruiz stepped into the lead-off spot on Sunday and went 3-for-3 with an RBI to help spark the Panther lineup at the top of the order. 

In the circle, Alexys Lawson earned her first win of the season as she pitched five innings and allowed just one run on seven hits. The victory for Lawson was her first since March 2, 2019. 

UP NEXT
The Panthers will be off until next Sunday, as the Panthers host FAU on March 21 for a single-game C-USA contest. First pitch between the Panthers and the Owls is set for 3 p.m. 

FAN ATTENDANCE
Due to physical distancing requirements, the total capacity at FIU Athletics events will be reduced this season. FIU's softball games will be limited to 125 fans this spring due to the COVID-19 repopulation plan. For more information on tickets, call 305-FIU-GAME or visit here.

SOCIAL MEDIA
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