This week, FIU tennis received some national buzz and Lauderhill night cricket’s juggernaut continued to expand. Both the Heat and Panthers suffered tough losses on the road. Inter Miami was back with star Lionel Messi at the helm. The Marlins finally snapped their early season cold streak.
FIU tennis has caught fire recently late with a 14 -game win streak, including a victory this past weekend over USF. The team’s success has placed it within the top 40 of the Intercollegiate Tennis Association. Players, staff, and fans alike discuss what this current run means to them.
Lauderhill’s yearly night cricket tournament is in full swing. Players from diverse countries have found a home to compete in the sport they love with an ever-growing fanbase.
The Heat fell short in a must-win game against the Indiana Pacers yesterday. The team managed to erase a 17-point deficit in the second half behind the crunch time heroics of the returning Tyler Herro. The Pacers weathered the storm though, winning 117-115.
The Panthers lost another rivalry game on Saturday ahead of the playoffs. Both Aleksander Barkov and Mathew Tkachuk converted on goals, but it was not enough to put away the Boston Bruins in overtime. The final score was 3-2.
Lionel Messi returned from injury for Inter Miami on Saturday against Colorado. The Argentine superstar made his first goal only 11 minutes after being subbed into the match.
The Marlins put their nine-game losing streak to bed after a 10-3 win against the St. Louis Cardinals. Jazz Chisholm Jr. led the Fish’s batting clinic with a three-run homer.
