Florida State University Athletics
Friday, October 30
Blacksburg, VA
6 p.m.
Florida State
11-10,5-5ACC
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3
Virginia Tech
7-13,4-7ACC
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida St. | 20 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 1 |
| Virginia Tech | 25 | 30 | 23 | 25 | 3 |
10/30/2026 9:38:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
BLACKSBURG – The Florida State volleyball team (11-10, 5-5 ACC) fell to Virginia Tech (7-13, 4-7 ACC) 3-1 on Friday night at Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Senior outside hitter Kyleene Filimaua led the Seminoles with a match-high 17 kills and 12 digs. The performance marked her eighth double-double of the season and her ninth match with at least 17 kills.
Sophomore middle blocker Nenu Kpea recorded nine kills, while junior opposite hitter Bailey Higgins had eight. They also combined for four blocks in the match.
Junior setter Emma Lilo finished with 21 assists and 13 digs, recording her sixth double-double of the season.
Junior libero Maile Chan posted a career-high 21 digs, becoming the first Seminole this season to reach the 20-dig mark in a single match. Chan also led Florida State with two service aces.
Trailing 7-3 in the opening set, the Seminoles used a 5-0 run to take an 8-7 lead. Florida State extended its advantage to 12-9 before holding a 15-14 lead at the media timeout. Virginia Tech responded with a 5-1 run to take a 19-16 advantage. The Seminoles remained within two at 22-20, but the Hokies scored the final three points to claim the set 25-20.
After four ties early in the frame, the Seminoles held a 15-12 advantage at the second set media timeout. FSU extended its lead to 18-13, but Virginia Tech closed the gap to 19-17 forcing a Florida State timeout. Florida State held set point at 24-21, but the Hokies scored three consecutive points to even the set at 24-24. The Seminoles regained set point at 25-24, 26-25 and 27-26, but Virginia Tech responded each time to tie the score. The Hokies eventually took a 28-27 lead, but Florida State fought off set point to even the score at 28-28. Virginia Tech then scored the final two points to close out the set 30-28.
Filimaua found her rhythm in the third set, recording eight of her 17 kills in the frame. Florida State trailed 15-14 at the media timeout before using a 3-0 run, highlighted by two Filimaua kills and a Virginia Tech attacking error, to take a two-point lead. The Seminoles extended their advantage to 21-17 before the Hokies pulled within one at 21-20. Another Filimaua kill and a Seminole block pushed the lead back to three at 23-20. Filimaua recorded her eighth kill of the set to help Florida State close it out 25-23.
Virginia Tech opened the fourth set with an 11-4 lead. The Seminoles cut the deficit to 15-11 at the media timeout and continued to battle, pulling within three at 21-18. The Hokies closed out the set 25-20 to secure the 3-1 victory.
Florida State continues its road trip Sunday against Virginia at John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville. First serve is set for 1 p.m. on ACCNX, with live stats available on Seminoles.com.
For updates and exclusive content, follow the Seminoles on X (@FSU_Volleyball), Instagram (@fsuvolleyball) and Facebook (Florida State Seminoles Volleyball).
Senior outside hitter Kyleene Filimaua led the Seminoles with a match-high 17 kills and 12 digs. The performance marked her eighth double-double of the season and her ninth match with at least 17 kills.
Sophomore middle blocker Nenu Kpea recorded nine kills, while junior opposite hitter Bailey Higgins had eight. They also combined for four blocks in the match.
Junior setter Emma Lilo finished with 21 assists and 13 digs, recording her sixth double-double of the season.
Junior libero Maile Chan posted a career-high 21 digs, becoming the first Seminole this season to reach the 20-dig mark in a single match. Chan also led Florida State with two service aces.
Trailing 7-3 in the opening set, the Seminoles used a 5-0 run to take an 8-7 lead. Florida State extended its advantage to 12-9 before holding a 15-14 lead at the media timeout. Virginia Tech responded with a 5-1 run to take a 19-16 advantage. The Seminoles remained within two at 22-20, but the Hokies scored the final three points to claim the set 25-20.
After four ties early in the frame, the Seminoles held a 15-12 advantage at the second set media timeout. FSU extended its lead to 18-13, but Virginia Tech closed the gap to 19-17 forcing a Florida State timeout. Florida State held set point at 24-21, but the Hokies scored three consecutive points to even the set at 24-24. The Seminoles regained set point at 25-24, 26-25 and 27-26, but Virginia Tech responded each time to tie the score. The Hokies eventually took a 28-27 lead, but Florida State fought off set point to even the score at 28-28. Virginia Tech then scored the final two points to close out the set 30-28.
Filimaua found her rhythm in the third set, recording eight of her 17 kills in the frame. Florida State trailed 15-14 at the media timeout before using a 3-0 run, highlighted by two Filimaua kills and a Virginia Tech attacking error, to take a two-point lead. The Seminoles extended their advantage to 21-17 before the Hokies pulled within one at 21-20. Another Filimaua kill and a Seminole block pushed the lead back to three at 23-20. Filimaua recorded her eighth kill of the set to help Florida State close it out 25-23.
Virginia Tech opened the fourth set with an 11-4 lead. The Seminoles cut the deficit to 15-11 at the media timeout and continued to battle, pulling within three at 21-18. The Hokies closed out the set 25-20 to secure the 3-1 victory.
Florida State continues its road trip Sunday against Virginia at John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville. First serve is set for 1 p.m. on ACCNX, with live stats available on Seminoles.com.
For updates and exclusive content, follow the Seminoles on X (@FSU_Volleyball), Instagram (@fsuvolleyball) and Facebook (Florida State Seminoles Volleyball).
Players Mentioned
Libero
/ Women's Volleyball
Outside Hitter
/ Women's Volleyball
Opposite
/ Women's Volleyball
Middle Blocker
/ Women's Volleyball
Setter
/ Women's VolleyballTeam Stats
FSU
VT
Kills
54
56
Errors
30
25
Attempts
159
159
Hitting %
.151
.195
Points
64.0
70.5
Assists
47
49
Aces
4
6
Blocks
6
8.5
Game Leaders
Kills
17
Aces
1
Blocks
1
Kills
9
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Kills
8
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Kills
7
Aces
0
Blocks
1
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