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Volleyball to Take on Liberty at Home

Panthers aiming to end three-game skid, beat Flames all three matchups in 2026

10/15/2026 10:52:00 AM

MIAMI– FIU volleyball (10-9, 1-5 CUSA) is back in the 305 for a two-game series with Liberty (12-6, 4-2) looking to snap their three-game conference skid.

Opening Serve
FIU returns to the 305 for a weekend against Liberty, whom the Panthers beat three times in 2025. The Panthers were handed two losses in Murfreesboro over the weekend in their previous action.

FIU enters the matchup with a six-game winning streak in the series history, with all six wins in the series coming during the streak.

Matchup History
- FIU has met Liberty eight times in program history and has a 6-2 record all-time. Since Liberty joined CUSA, FIU is 5-1 against the Flames.
- In 2025, FIU won all three meetings, both in the regular season in Miami and then a 3-0 sweep again in Miami during the tournament.
- It's a six-game winning streak for FIU in the series, and all six wins in the series have come during this winning streak.

Notable Storylines
- Jillian Huckabey capped off the weekend by being a bright spot in a 3-0 loss Saturday, slamming 17 kills and hitting .385.
- Mariana Silva led the team in assists for the first time in a game since earlier in the season, recording 20 on Saturday.
- Ivona Lazovic is 32nd in the NCAA with 32 aces, continuing her pressure from the service line.
- Teodora Skocajic has seven straight games of multiple blocks. She had four in Friday's four-set setback.

Social Media
Fans are encouraged to follow the Panthers on Instagram (@FIUVolleyball), Twitter (@FIUVolleyball), and Facebook (Facebook.com/FIUVolleyball) for all the latest Women's Volleyball news. General athletic news can also be found at @FIUSports on Facebook and @FIUAthletics on Twitter and Instagram. 
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