Close, but no W

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The FIU Panthers came really close to serving a second-consecutive L to the Louisville Cardinals out on the rainy gridiron Sept. 22, but, when it was all said and done, the blue-and-gold team dropped a 28-21 decision to its No. 18-ranked guests.

Redshirt senior Jeremiah Harden led the Panthers (1-3), rushing for a career-high 102 yards on 20 carries. Freshman E.J. Hilliard and redshirt sophomore Jake Medlock combined for 198 yards passing, completing 19 of 26 passes. Senior Wayne Times grabbed a game-high seven receptions for 58 yards. Redshirt senior Jacob Younger, who registered his first receiving touchdown of the season, hauled in a career-best five catches for a game-high 73 yards.

On the defensive side of the ball, senior Johnathan Cyprien recorded a game-high nine tackles to go along with his fourth career interception.

Click here for more about this game – and be sure to check out ESPN3 on Saturday, Sept. 29, at 7 p.m., to catch the FIU-Louisiana game.

FIU Athletics will host the game’s Official Watch Party at Cadillac Ranch at The Palms at Town & Country in Kendall (11735 Sherri Lane St.) beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Be sure to wear your FIU gear and join Roary, the Golden Dazzlers, the FIU cheerleaders and your fellow FIU students and alumni to enjoy an evening of camaraderie and good food as you root for your favorite team.