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| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMU | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
| Florida St. | 26 | 23 | 15 | 20 | 1 |
FIlimaua Has Career Night in Loss to No. 10 SMU
10/10/2025 9:11:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
TALLAHASSEE - The Florida State volleyball team (8-6, 2-3) fell to No. 10 SMU (11-4, 3-2) in four sets (26-24, 23-25, 15-25, 20-25) in its return to Tully Gym for the first time since September 15th, on Friday evening.
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The Mustangs got out to an early 7-2 lead, but the Noles continued to claw their way back and eventually took the lead at 15-14. The teams traded points until the Noles then went on a 4-0 scoring run to take a 22-19 lead. The Noles were looking to close out the set with ease but SMU fought off three set points to tie the set at 24.  A service error from the Mustangs and a clutch kill from Delaney Ewing gave the Noles the first set 26-24. Kyleene Filimaua led the first set in kills with six total.
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The second set began with the Noles and Mustangs trading points back and forth. Never once surrendering their lead to the Mustangs, the Noles went on a 3-0 scoring run to be the first to 15. The Mustangs used a 7-2 run to take the lead, but the Noles were able to tie the set at 23. SMU ultimately prevailed to take the lead in the set.Â
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SMU jumped out to an early lead in set three, and reached 15 first, making the score 15-11 and ultimately ran away with the set in a 25-15 victory.Â
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Set four began with the Noles falling behind early and SMU taking a five-point lead. The Noles went on a 4-0 scoring run to cut their deficit to five and continued to battle through the set but fell to the Mustangs 25-20
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Despite losing the match, Kyleene Filimaua had a career night of 25 kills, leading the team for the evening, while also recording 14 digs and three blocks. Mio Yamamoto led the team once again with 18 digs.
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The Seminoles will be back in Tully Gym this Sunday at 3 pm, as they take on No. 4 Pitt on ESPN.Â
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