FIU's softball team secured a dramatic 5-4 victory over Kennesaw State in a Conference USA matchup, thanks to a walk-off double by Kennedy Byrd in extra innings. The Panthers (25-12, 7-7 CUSA) built a lead early but saw the Owls (7-27, 3-11 CUSA) battle back to forge a tie. Byrd's late-game heroics capped off a hard-fought contest, marking the Panthers' second consecutive win in the series.

By the Numbers
  • FIU improved to 25-12 and won its 20th home game of the season.
  • Kennesaw State has a record of 7-27 after the loss.
State of Play
  • FIU leads the series against Kennesaw State with two consecutive wins.
  • The Panthers are looking for a series sweep in the upcoming finale.
What's Next

The Panthers are set to face Kennesaw State again in a crucial series finale on Saturday, April 4, at 11 a.m. at Baptist Health Stadium, with an aim to complete the series sweep.

Bottom Line

FIU鈥檚 resilience and ability to perform in clutch situations, highlighted by Byrd鈥檚 game-winning hit, demonstrate their competitive edge in CUSA play as they advance toward the series finale.