TALLAHASSEE – The Florida State beach volleyball team began its 2026 season with three dual sweeps at the FSU Unconquered Invitational, beating UAB, Cal State Bakersfield, and Georgia State.

The Seminoles recorded 10 set wins against UAB, needing only two three-set duals to complete the sweep. Kyleene Filimaua and Kenzie Hultquist made quick work on court five, securing their two-set victory at 21-10 and 21-12.

FSU continued to dominate in their second match, with each court finishing in only two sets. In set one, Jordan Boulware and Audrey Rothman managed to keep the Roadrunners court one to only seven points (21-7) before closing set two and the dual at 21-11.

In the Noles final match of the day, it was a nail-biter set two on court two with new addition Saofe Duval and sophomore Gella Andrew. After taking set one 21-18, FSU fell back four points to the Panthers. Thanks to a major scoop and swing from Duval, set two ended 21-19 Florida State.

The FSU Unconquered Invitational continues with the Seminoles first match against North Alabama beginning at 11:30 a.m. EST. They will go on to face Southeastern Louisiana at 4:30 p.m.

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