MIAMI (September 17, 2016) – The FIU men's soccer team knew coming into Saturday's Conference USA opener against No. 21 Kentucky that it was going to be the beginning of a very tough and important stretch to its season. The meeting with the Wildcats was the beginning of four-straight matches against teams that are ranked or receiving votes in the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Top 25 poll this week, including the next three-consecutive contests on the road.
Well, the Panthers rose to the occasion and displayed the sense of urgency that would be expected from a team beginning their C-USA title defense, defeating Kentucky 2-1 in a spirited match that should have been expected at the FIU Soccer Stadium.