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Aggies Flip Script, Taking Friday Match with FIU in Five Sets
MIAMI – NM State Volleyball opened its final regular-season series of the year with a hard-fought five-set victory over FIU on Friday evening inside the Ocean Bank Convocation Center. The Aggies overcame a fourth-set setback and closed strong in the deciding frame to secure a 3-2 victory.
Set-by-set: NM State def. FIU 3-2 (21-25, 25-20, 25-21, 17-25, 15-10)
FIRST SET
The opening frame featured three ties and two lead changes before FIU gained momentum late. Maggie Lightheart recorded four kills, while Mia Fox added three kills and a block. NM State erased an early deficit and briefly led 18-14 before the Panthers closed on an 11-3 run to claim the set, 25-21.
SECOND SET