Saturday, September 14, 2002

Volleyball swept in the FIU Fall Volleyball Classic by Miami

IU is swept in the final match of the FIU Fall Invitational Classic by Miami, 3-0 (22-30, 20-30, 27-30). UM's Valeria Tipiana was named the Most Valuable Player of the Classic, after recording 16 kills and five digs.

The Hurricanes (10-0) are on a 21-match winning streak and out-attacked FIU (4-6) in all three games. The Golden Panthers were again without star Nirvana Kos, who is out with a back injury.

Adriana Fundora led the FIU attack with 14 kills and 10 digs, it was her third straight double-double match. Jennifer Owens was next with seven kills and four blocking assists.

The Golden Panthers will now travel to Atlanta, GA to play in the Georgia Tech Invitational on Friday and Saturday.