FIU clinches dramatic walk-off win against Sam Houston with a ninth-inning grand slam

On March 21, 2026, the Florida International University (FIU) baseball team finally broke their 11-game losing streak in a spectacular fashion.

Facing Sam Houston at home, the Panthers secured a dramatic 12-11 walk-off victory, earning their first Conference USA win of the season.

Sam Houston jumped out to an early 4-0 lead, but FIU roared back in the second inning with five two-out runs.

The contest remained intense, with Sam Houston retaking an 11-7 lead in the eighth.

With the bases loaded and two outs, Mario Trivella blasted a game-winning grand slam to left-center field.

Trivella was the hero of the day, going 3-for-5 with two home runs and a massive seven RBI.

Notably, all 12 of FIU’s runs were scored with two outs, showcasing incredible clutch hitting.

Head coach Rich Witten praised the team's resilience after the victory, which serves as a vital turning point for the Panthers' season.

This thrilling comeback marks FIU's fourth walk-off home run win of the year and provides much-needed momentum for the rest of the series.