FIU student-athletes showed serious skills at Freshmen Convocation Aug. 21. Freshmen were treated to a video of tricks by basketball player DeJuan Wright; quarterback Wes Carroll; women’s soccer players Nicole DiPerna, Ashleigh Shim and Marie Egan; men’s soccer players Lucas Di Croce and Christopher Graces; volleyball players Marija Prsa, Natalia [...]
Panthers called to the Major Leagues
06/10/2011 By
Two Panthers were drafted by Major League Baseball (MLB) earlier this week. Former backstop Jose Behar was picked by the Florida Marlins in the 30th round of the 2011 MLB First-Year Player draft Tuesday. Junior third baseman Jeremy Patton was drafted in the 38th round by his hometown St. Louis [...]
Follow baseball Regional action beginning at 1 p.m.
06/01/2011 By
The FIU baseball team takes on James Madison at 1 p.m. Friday, June 3, at Boshamer Stadium in the opening round of the Chapel Hill Regional. Below are a few ways fans can follow all the action. The Prowl Live Game Blog - Click Here Live Stats - Click Here Twitter – @FIUAthletics Free [...]
Road to Regionals
06/01/2011 By
The FIU family came together June 1 to send off the baseball team to the 2011 NCAA Regional Tournament. The squad is now on its way to Chapel Hill, N.C. to face the No. 3 seed James Madison Friday, June 3, at 1 p.m. at UNC’s Boshamer Stadium.
Panthers fall in Sun Belt championship game
05/27/2011 By
UALR pushed across the go-ahead run in the sixth inning to defeat FIU 7-6 in the Sun Belt Conference Baseball Championship at Warhawk Field in Monroe, Louisiana, on May 29. Hector Acosta stole third base in the sixth inning and kicked the ball out of third baseman Jeremy Patton’s glove [...]
Making the grade: FIU’s Academic Progress Rate score highest ever
05/25/2011 By
The FIU Athletic Department’s continued dedication to academic excellence became apparent with the release of the seventh-annual Academic Progress Rate (APR) report, announced May 24 by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). In the report, the university’s athletic programs registered their highest multi-year scores across the board in the seven-year [...]
Kyle Fitzpatrick pitches no-hitter vs. Northeastern
03/02/2011 By
FIU right-hander Kyle Fitzpatrick threw the fifth no-hitter in FIU baseball history and the first no-hitter for the Panthers since 1979 on Wednesday, March 2, at the FIU Baseball Stadium. Fitzpatrick blanked Northeastern 4-0. He allowed one walk and struck out five. Shortly after, the College Baseball Hall of Fame called [...]
All about the Panthers: Video highlights of Sports Super Saturday
02/25/2011 By
Saturday, Feb. 19, was SUPER for Panthers. FIU fans enjoyed baseball, softball, women’s and men’s basketball as well as a free tailgate hosted by the FIU Alumni Association – all without leaving Modesto A. Maidique Campus. Check out all the fun:
Join us on Super Saturday Feb. 19 for an all-sports day of fun!
02/10/2011 By
Baseball, softball, basketball and free tailgate – all this weekend FIU fans are invited to join the university community for an all-sports day, Super Saturday, Feb. 19, at Modesto A. Maidique Campus. Baseball Super Saturday kicks off with FIU baseball playing Southeastern Louisiana at 1 p.m. Last season, the squad defied [...]
Baseball is back Feb. 18 at MMC
02/04/2011 By
Wittels will pursue NCAA baseball record at home opener The defending Sun Belt Conference baseball champions begin their 2011 season Feb. 18-20 against Southeastern Louisiana, with high expectations and 15 new faces. Last season, the Panthers went 36-25 capturing the Sun Belt Tournament crown for the first time since 1999. [...]
