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Seminoles Fall to SMU in Three Sets
9/1/2023 9:23:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Seminoles.com) – The Florida State Volleyball team came up short against SMU on Friday night. The Mustangs defeated the Seminoles, 3-0 (23-25, 30-32, 19-25), in a hard-fought match at Tully Gym as part of the Seminole Invitational.
The Seminoles (3-1) attacked at a .258 clip and were hurt by 10 service errors. Sophomore outside hitter Audrey Rothman led the Seminoles with a .405 hitting percentage and a career-high 18 kills. Junior Audrey Koenig also contributed to the FSU attack, tallying 11 kills.
Graduate setter Jelli Draskovic and freshman Kenna Phelan helped anchor the offense as they put up 20 and 21 assists, respectively.
FSU got up for seven team blocks, as senior Sydney Conley, and junior Kiari Robey each had four blocks.
Freshman Kyleene Filimaua got another start at the libero spot and recorded 16 digs while Koenig added 12, giving her a double-double in the match.
SMU's Lauren Ohlinger led the Mustangs (2-2) with 17 kills, while Brooke Frazier recorded 15 digs.
The match was punctuated by a thrilling second set that was ultimately decided by the Mustangs. SMU swung momentum in the match when they took the second set, 32-30, which featured several frenzied rallies and was highlighted by 18 ties and nine lead changes. FSU had six set-point opportunities in the second set but was unable to finish.
FSU will finish the Seminole Invitational against Auburn on Sunday at 1 p.m. at Tully Gym.
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