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The Florida State Volleyball team (23-9) was defeated by TCU (17-14) in the first round of the NCAA Division I Women’s Volleyball Tournament. The Seminoles put up a tough fight but lost 1-3 (24-26, 25-16, 18-25, 24-26).
The first set was a battle from the start. Things got started early with an ace by Audrey Rothman to make the score 5-4. TCU would not go away as they continued to chip away at any lead the Seminoles made. A kill by Koenig would put FSU up 21-15. Before the Seminoles could close it out, TCU made a last second effort to tie the score (23-23). Koenig made another kill to give the Noles an advantage, but the team was unable to put TCU away. The Horned Frogs would go on to win the set 24-26.
Florida State responded quickly in the second set. FSU jumped out to a 10-5 lead and would not look back. Going on a 7-0 scoring run, Florida State would quickly close out the set 25-16.
The third set was difficult for Florida State. TCU took the lead early and FSU was only able to tie the score once at 4-4. The Horned Frogs secured the lead, fighting off any efforts the Noles made to come back. TCU would win the set 18-25.
As the energy in the match continued to grow, so did the crowd and the fourth set was a great showing of both teams’ talents. There were nine ties throughout the set, and it could have gone either way. Just as TCU took a 17-21 lead, the Seminoles kept a never say die mentality. FSU clawed back and tied the score at 22-22. The final points kept everyone on the edge of their seats, but the Horned Frogs would clinch the fourth set with a 24-26 win.
Koenig led the way for FSU with 13 kills, 21 digs, and a .370 hitting percentage. Andjelija Draskovic had 23 assists and Kiari Robey had five blocks.
The Seminoles were not expected to be in this position at the beginning of the season. Being picked to finish fourth in the ACC, they were the first team to be ranked fourth or lower and finish with a share of the ACC title since 2017 Louisville. Overcoming injuries, Florida State defied the odds and became ACC Co-Champions for the first time since 2012. Audrey Koenig had a historic season winning the ACC Co-Player of the Year. Head Coach Chris Poole won his third ACC Coach of the Year, his first since 2011. It was a memorable year for FSU, and you can expect the team to return next season with a healthy and mature roster, ready to compete at the highest level.
The Florida State Volleyball team (23-9) was defeated by TCU (17-14) in the first round of the NCAA Division I Women’s Volleyball Tournament. The Seminoles put up a tough fight but lost 1-3 (24-26, 25-16, 18-25, 24-26).
The first set was a battle from the start. Things got started early with an ace by Audrey Rothman to make the score 5-4. TCU would not go away as they continued to chip away at any lead the Seminoles made. A kill by Koenig would put FSU up 21-15. Before the Seminoles could close it out, TCU made a last second effort to tie the score (23-23). Koenig made another kill to give the Noles an advantage, but the team was unable to put TCU away. The Horned Frogs would go on to win the set 24-26.
Florida State responded quickly in the second set. FSU jumped out to a 10-5 lead and would not look back. Going on a 7-0 scoring run, Florida State would quickly close out the set 25-16.
The third set was difficult for Florida State. TCU took the lead early and FSU was only able to tie the score once at 4-4. The Horned Frogs secured the lead, fighting off any efforts the Noles made to come back. TCU would win the set 18-25.
As the energy in the match continued to grow, so did the crowd and the fourth set was a great showing of both teams’ talents. There were nine ties throughout the set, and it could have gone either way. Just as TCU took a 17-21 lead, the Seminoles kept a never say die mentality. FSU clawed back and tied the score at 22-22. The final points kept everyone on the edge of their seats, but the Horned Frogs would clinch the fourth set with a 24-26 win.
Koenig led the way for FSU with 13 kills, 21 digs, and a .370 hitting percentage. Andjelija Draskovic had 23 assists and Kiari Robey had five blocks.
The Seminoles were not expected to be in this position at the beginning of the season. Being picked to finish fourth in the ACC, they were the first team to be ranked fourth or lower and finish with a share of the ACC title since 2017 Louisville. Overcoming injuries, Florida State defied the odds and became ACC Co-Champions for the first time since 2012. Audrey Koenig had a historic season winning the ACC Co-Player of the Year. Head Coach Chris Poole won his third ACC Coach of the Year, his first since 2011. It was a memorable year for FSU, and you can expect the team to return next season with a healthy and mature roster, ready to compete at the highest level.
