MIAMI — FIU's volleyball program opens its Conference (CUSA) slate this weekend with two matches against UTEP inside the Ocean Bank Convocation Center. The Panthers (2-11, 0-0 CUSA) welcome the Miners (10-2, 0-0 CUSA) as they serve up their opening CUSA series of 2024. FIU finished 8-8 in conference play last season, advancing to the CUSA Tournament Semifinals for the first time since 2018.