MIAMI (February 9, 2017) -- FIU softball begins the 2017 season at home, hosting the Felsberg Invitational. The three-day tournament suffered a setback when Seton Hall and Rutgers, two scheduled teams in the field, could not safely travel to Miami due to storms in the Northeast. That shortens the field to just three teams – FIU, Georgetown and Memphis. The three teams will all play one another in three games Friday and Saturday and FIU will face each team in what amounts to a Sunday home doubleheader Sunday at Felsberg Field at FIU Softball Stadium.
The Panthers finished 29-27 in 2016, including 18 home victories, and return Preseason All-Conference performer and senior first baseman Stephanie Texeira.