FIU’s softball team is 18-20, but last week’s 3-0 victory against the nation’s fourth-ranked team, the Florida Gators, served as a reminder as to what the Panthers program can accomplish.
Last season, for example, coach Gator Rebhan’s Panthers set school records for most victories (46), fewest losses (15) and best win percentage (.754). The Panthers made it to an NCAA regional tournament, getting bounced out with a 1-2 record that included two shutout losses to Oklahoma State.
FIU graduated four starters from that last game against OSU, including record-setting power hitter Stephanie Texeira at first base as well as second baseman Ashley Leon, who hit .