FIU shut out the University of Illinois-Chicago, 3-0, Saturday afternoon at the UCF Challenge at The Venue in Orlando.
The Panthers wrapped up the UCF Challenge with a win to improve to 6-3 on the season. The Flames fell to 5-5.
FIU defeated UIC 27-25, 25-22 and 25-21.
After the teams went to extra points in the first set, the Panthers defense set the tone for the final two sets. FIU held UIC to a .128 hit percentage in the second set and a miniscule .071 hit percentage in the third set.
The Panthers snapped a 22-22 tie in the second set by recording the final three points to win the set.