LAS CRUCES, N.M. — FIU's volleyball program was defeated in straight sets by New Mexico State on the road in Conference USA (CUSA) play on Saturday afternoon. 

The Panthers (2-19, 0-8 CUSA) fell to the Aggies (12-10, 6-4 CUSA) in three sets for the second-straight day to conclude their weekend out west. Jillian Huckabey totaled seven kills to lead the FIU offense, adding 14 digs on the defensive end. 

Courtney O'Brien picked up six kills and 10 digs in support while Anna Feldkamp added four kills.  Travel Morris paced the Panthers at the net with five blocks in the match. Mandi Morioka had 16 digs and Savannah Cook dished out 15 assists. 

FIU was downed by set scores of 25-16, 25-20 and 25-11, respectively. The Panthers held several leads in the second set and tied the score at 19-all with a kill from Madison Morgan. The Aggies then went on a 6-1 run to close out the frame. FIU totaled a match-best 12 kills in that set. 

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