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No. 6 Beach Volleyball Brings Win Streak to 8-0
2/27/2026 5:45:00 PM | Women's Beach Volleyball
TALLAHASSEE – The No. 6 beach volleyball team began the Seminole Beach Bash by defeating two ranked opponents, No. 16 UNF and No. 14 Florida Atlantic. These wins brought the Noles season-opener win streak to eight.
Florida State began the tournament by facing familiar foe No. 16 North Florida. Last season's CCSA Co-Pair of the Year Alexis Durish and Audrey Koenig took court one for the first time this season, recording the Noles first dual point of the match at 21-14 and 21-12. Courts one through five won their first set against the Ospreys, with Gella Andrew and Saofe Duval creating the largest win margin at 21-13.
The Seminoles went on to battle No. 14 Florida Atlantic to conclude day one, with Bailey Higgins and Maddie Trusty quickly jumping ahead on court five. The duo notched the final dual point for FSU, winning set one 21-17 and set two 21-13.
The 2026 Seminole Beach Bash continues tomorrow with match play beginning at 8:30 a.m. EST. Florida State will face UNC Wilmington at 11 a.m. EST to finish pool play, before heading into a playoff round.
#6 Florida State 3, #16 North Florida 0
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Alexis Durish/Audrey Koenig (FSU) def. Cameron Humphries/Sophia Notaro (UNF) 21-14, 21-12
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Jordan Boulware/Audrey Rothman (FSU) vs. Kenzie Murphy/Presley Murray (UNF) 21-17, 14-16 DNF
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Jessica Horwath/Myriah Massey (FSU) vs. Samantha Crosby/Kamryn McDonald (UNF) 21-19, 15-12 DNF
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Gella Andrew/Saofe Duval (FSU) def. Eden Anderson/Madison Espy (UNF) 21-13, 21-19
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Bailey Higgins/Madison Trusty (FSU) def. Alexandra Hennessey/Natalie Villalon (UNF) 21-16, 21-15
#6 Florida State 3, #14 Florida Atlantic 0
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Alexis Durish/Audrey Koenig (FSU) def. Denisse Morgenstern/Shantel Starling (FAU) 21-14, 21-13
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Jessica Horwath/Myriah Massey (FSU) vs. Ava Koehl/Olivia Strandberg (FAU) 21-19, 9-14 DNF
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Gella Andrew/Saofe Duval (FSU) def. Reese Edwards/Kendall Mignerey (FAU) 21-13, 21-8
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Kyleene Filimaua/Kenzie Hultquist (FSU) vs. Mia Scanlon/Klaire Vandeusen (FAU) 15-21, 19-18 DNF
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Bailey Higgins/Madison Trusty (FSU) def. Cameron Knifton/Allison Spittal (FAU) 21-17, 21-13
For more information on the Florida State beach volleyball program, check Seminoles.com and follow us on social media at fsubeachvolleyball (IG) and @FSU_BeachVB (X).
