The FIU men's soccer ship is certainly sailing in the right direction. Currently, the Panthers (9-0-3) are No. 11 in the nation and are one of two unbeaten teams left in Division I soccer -- only No. 1 Indiana (12-0-2) has not lost a game this season.
The Panthers' success has been two-fold. Since training camp FIU has adopted a team-first mentality highlighted by its quality depth. Twelve Panthers have scored at least one goal this season led by Santiago Patino, the NCAA's top goal scorer. Twelve Panthers have recorded at least one point this season.