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Volleyball Wins Classic City Clash Title
8/27/2023 1:50:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
ATHENS, Georgia (Seminoles.com) – Florida State Volleyball completed a flawless opening weekend by sweeping UConn in three sets (25-15, 25-18, 25-20) to win the Classic City Clash title on Sunday afternoon inside the Ramsey Center at the University of Georgia.
Junior middle blocker Khori Louis capped a dominant weekend with another sound performance against UConn, delivering 11 kills in 17 attacks along with three blocks. The Huskies never had an answer for the Tallahassee native.
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Sophomore outside hitter Audrey Rothman had nine kills along with nine digs and hit .400 in the match. Junior outside hitter Audrey Koenig added eight kills and 11 digs in the win.
Junior middle blocker Kiari Robey finished a strong debut weekend by totaling seven kills and a .463 hitting percentage against UConn.
The Seminoles never dropped a set in their three matches at the Classic City Clash, defeating Western Carolina on Friday and host Georgia on Saturday.
FSU had another strong match in serve-receive, totaling five aces on Sunday. FSU hit .443 for the match and attacked at a .440 clip in its three matches.
Freshman Kyleene Filimaua added 10 digs along with four assists and three kills.
FSU hosts the upcoming Seminole Invitational beginning Friday, Sept. 1, at 6 p.m. against SMU. FSU finishes the weekend facing Auburn on Sunday, Sept. 3, at 1 p.m. Both matches will be played at Tully Gym.
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