FIU Panthers to Clash with Jax State in Crucial CUSA Softball Showdown
The FIU Panthers are hosting a pivotal Conference USA series against Jax State this weekend at Felsberg Field, with three games scheduled from Friday to Sunday.
By the Numbers- FIU is 12-3 when leading after 4 innings.
- They are hitting .283 overall as a team and .303 in Conference USA games.
- Senior Bailey Grossenbacher leads the team with a .475 average in CUSA contests.
- Freshman Kally Meredith ranks second in CUSA with 17 stolen bases.
- The Panthers are 8-2 when scoring six or more runs.
- They have a 13-4 record when outhitting their opponent.
FIU faces tough competition with a challenging Conference USA schedule against top teams, making their path to the championship more difficult.
State of Play- FIU is three wins behind Jacksonville State and UTEP, currently tied for sixth place in the conference.
- The Panthers have upcoming games against Sam Houston and Louisiana Tech to conclude the regular season.
FIU aims to make a late run to secure a spot in the six-team 2024 Conference USA Championship in May.
Bottom LineFIU's softball series against Jax State is crucial for their Conference USA standings, requiring strong performances to secure a spot in the championship.
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