Florida State University Athletics
Noles Begin 2022 Campaign with Garnet and Gold Match
8/18/2022 9:41:28 AM | Women's Volleyball
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Fans will get their first look at the 2022 Florida State volleyball team Friday night at the Garnet and Gold match. Doors at Tully Gym will open at 5 p.m. with first serve set for 6 p.m. Fans will also be able to pick up a free 2022 schedule poster.
Head Coach Chris Poole enters his 15th season as the leader of the Seminoles. Poole returns a solid group from last year’s team which won the program’s first NCAA Tournament game since 2016. Leading the group of returners is two-time All-American Emma Clothier. Clothier led the team in kills and aces and was second on the team in blocks last season. All-ACC Freshman selection Audrey Koenig returns after a big freshman campaign where she was second on the team in kills with 262. The Noles also return middle-blocker Khori Louis and libero Emery Dupes who were each joined Koenig on the All-ACC Freshman Team.
The Noles also have a set of newcomers who are expected to make an immediate impact for the Noles. Alabama Gatorade Player of the Year Audrey Rothman intends to be a force for the Seminoles on the outside. The Noles also added transfers Andjelija Draskovic (Setter), Emily Ryan (Middle-Blocker), Alejandra Perez (Defensive Specialist) and Melanie Cuervo (Setter) to the 2022 team.
The Noles will open up regular season play at Cincinnati Tournament in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Aug. 26-28. The Noles will face Illinois State, Dayton and Cincinnati.
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