Volleyball Defeats Miami in 5; Advances to 5-0 in ACC Play
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Seminoles.com) – The Florida State Volleyball team won a five-set thriller (25-27, 25-20, 22-25, 25-20, 15-6) against the Miami Hurricanes in Coral Gables, Fla., on Wednesday evening. The Seminoles (11-6, 5-0) are now 5-0 in ACC play for the first time since 2015.
The Seminoles’ strong offense was led by junior outside hitter Audrey Koenig, who recorded a career-high 24 kills on 46 swings – her third career 20-kill match. She also tacked on a career-high tying 19 digs, completing her double-double. Seminoles setters Jelli Draskovic and Kenna Phelan also shined as they each had a double-double of their own, each with 20 assists and 12 digs and 23 assists and 10 digs, respectively.
The Seminoles’ defense felt the absence of junior middle blocker Khori Louis, who did not play due to injury. Despite this, Florida State still put up 10 total blocks and 72 total digs.
The match began rather close before the Hurricanes took control and held a 22-16 lead. Kiari Robey then stepped up to the service line and spear-headed a 6-1 scoring run to bring the Noles back and tie the set at 22. The set was ultimately decided by the Hurricanes, 27-25, after fending off a determined FSU team. The first set saw 13 ties and multiple lead changes.
The second set was highlighted by an incredible rally which included multiple one-handed digs and close calls to keep the ball alive, and was ultimately decided by the Seminoles. This set the tone for the rest of the set as the Noles would win 25-20.
Miami then captured the third set and sought to finish the match, but the Seminoles refused to go down as they rallied and forced a fifth set. The final frame was all FSU where they won in dominant fashion, 15-6.
Miami’s strong efforts were led by freshman outside hitter Grace Lopez, who finished the match with 23 kills and nine digs.
The Seminoles will return to Tallahassee where they will face NC State on Sunday afternoon in Tully Gym at 1 p.m. The match will be streamed on ACC Network Extra.
Fans can follow all the content from this season on the FSU Volleyball social media channels on Instagram, X and Facebook.
The Seminoles’ strong offense was led by junior outside hitter Audrey Koenig, who recorded a career-high 24 kills on 46 swings – her third career 20-kill match. She also tacked on a career-high tying 19 digs, completing her double-double. Seminoles setters Jelli Draskovic and Kenna Phelan also shined as they each had a double-double of their own, each with 20 assists and 12 digs and 23 assists and 10 digs, respectively.
The Seminoles’ defense felt the absence of junior middle blocker Khori Louis, who did not play due to injury. Despite this, Florida State still put up 10 total blocks and 72 total digs.
The match began rather close before the Hurricanes took control and held a 22-16 lead. Kiari Robey then stepped up to the service line and spear-headed a 6-1 scoring run to bring the Noles back and tie the set at 22. The set was ultimately decided by the Hurricanes, 27-25, after fending off a determined FSU team. The first set saw 13 ties and multiple lead changes.
The second set was highlighted by an incredible rally which included multiple one-handed digs and close calls to keep the ball alive, and was ultimately decided by the Seminoles. This set the tone for the rest of the set as the Noles would win 25-20.
Miami then captured the third set and sought to finish the match, but the Seminoles refused to go down as they rallied and forced a fifth set. The final frame was all FSU where they won in dominant fashion, 15-6.
Miami’s strong efforts were led by freshman outside hitter Grace Lopez, who finished the match with 23 kills and nine digs.
The Seminoles will return to Tallahassee where they will face NC State on Sunday afternoon in Tully Gym at 1 p.m. The match will be streamed on ACC Network Extra.
Fans can follow all the content from this season on the FSU Volleyball social media channels on Instagram, X and Facebook.
