In FIU’s preparations for Duke, one of the focuses might be how to get a better pass rush on quarterback Sean Renfree. The Blue Devils quarterback wasn’t sacked and rarely was forced to scramble in launching 43 passes against the Panthers last season. Greg Hickman and Tourek Williams, FIU’s two leaders in sacks last year, managed a combined two tackles against Duke. Williams said he played the last 10 games last season battling neck and concussion problems.
The Panthers, who finished with a losing record for the first time in five years, say they can turn it around in the conference tournament.
Miscues on defense and on the base paths hampered FIU’s chances against FAU’s Jeremy Strawn, who pitched a shutout.
FAU’s sacrifice fly in the top of the 11th ensured the Owls’ fifth consecutive win, and the Panthers their first losing regular season since 2008.
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