MIAMI - The FIU Volleyball Team opened Conference USA play with a convincing 3-0 (25-17, 25-19, 29-27) sweep of Louisiana Tech on Friday night at Ocean Bank Convocation Center.  

The Panthers dominated the opening two sets as they limited the Bulldogs to a sub .200 hitting clip in each of the first two sets and .205 overall in the match. 

Mackenzie Morgan led the way in the victory with a team-best 13 kills and a .429 hitting percentage.  

Syra Tanchin added a double-double with 11 kills and 17 digs.  Mandi Morioka added 20 digs and a pair of service aces.  

For the match, the Panthers hit .295 overall, including a .333 clip in the second.  

The Panthers posted a total 12 block assists and one solo swat in the win.  FIU also dropped in six service aces.  

FIU closes out the weekend set with Louisiana Tech on Saturday in a 1 p.m. start in Miami.  

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Following Saturday's finale vs. the Bulldogs, the Panthers will hit the road to Huntsville, Texas to take on the Sam Houston Bearkats on Friday, Sept. 29 at 7 p.m. EST and Saturday, Sept. 30 at 2 p.m. EST.

Both matches can be streamed on ESPN+.

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