NEW ORLEANS, La. - FIU Beach Volleyball (9-15) will head to New Orleans to participate in the Tulane-hosted Nola Classic for their last meet before the Conference USA Championships. The Panthers will see Southern Miss., New Orleans, Tulane and No. 20 Arizona during the two-day meet.

Friday, April 17

Southern Mississippi

Time: 9:30 a.m. ET

Location: New Orleans, La.

History: FIU leads, 2-0

Live Stats

 

New Orleans

Time: 2:30 p.m. ET

Location: New Orleans, La.

History: FIU leads, 5-0

Live Stats

 

Saturday, April 18

RV Tulane

Time: 9:30 a.m. ET

Location: New Orleans, La.

History: FIU leads, 11-6

Live Stats

 

No. 20 Arizona

Time: 12 p.m. ET

Location: New Orleans, La.

History: First Meeting

Live Stats

The first dual of the meet will see the Panthers match up against Southern Mississippi. The Golden Eagles come into the match with a 12-17 record. FIU is looking to continue its success against Southern Miss., holding a 2-0 lead in the all-time series.

The second match of day one will come against New Orleans, currently with an 11-13 record in the 2026 season. This will be the 18th meeting all-time between the two programs, with FIU up 11-6 in the series.

The first match of day two will come against the host-school and CUSA foe, Tulane. The Green Wave comes into the matchup receiving votes in the AVCA poll, and has spent time ranked this season. Tulane is currently 19-11, with one win over a ranked team in then-ranked No. 19 Washington, 4-1.

The Panthers will end the meet and the regular season against the only ranked team in the Nola Classic field, No. 20 Arizona, the first meeting between the two programs. The Wildcats are 18-8 on the season, with then-ranked victories over No. 13 Grand Canyon, No. 19 Georgia State and No. 18 South Carolina. FIU is still looking for its first win over a ranked opponent this season.

TICKETS
For more information on FIU tickets to FIU home games, including student ticketing, call 305-FIU-GAME or visit HERE. 

SOCIAL MEDIA
Fans are encouraged to follow the Panthers on Instagram (@fiubeach) and Twitter (@FIUBeachVB) for all the latest FIU Beach Volleyball news. General athletic news can also be found at @FIUAthletics on Facebook and @FIUAthletics on Twitter and Instagram.