FSU volleyball opens 2026 season against No. 24 BYU at FGCU Invitational
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 6:59 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Florida State volleyball begins its season on Friday against BYU at the FGCU Invitational in Ft. Myers. New head coach Lindsay Allman, who takes over after previously serving as associate head coach, faces a ranked opponent for the first time since 2020. The match is part of a three-match weekend, with FSU also scheduled to play VCU and Florida Gulf Coast. Florida State has recruited several transfer players to bolster its roster, including libero Maile Chan from Wisconsin and setter Emma Lilo from Oregon State.
- •FSU faces No. 24 BYU Friday at 2 p.m.
- •Allman replaces longtime coach Chris Poole.
- •FSU plays VCU and FGCU over the weekend.
- •Chan and Lilo among notable transfers joining the team.
- •Seminoles have historically performed well against FGCU.
- 6:59 AMYahoo Sports — New Season, New Head Coach; FSU Volleyball Opens 2026 at FGCU
"Lindsay Allman leads a reinforced Seminole roster into the FGCU Invitational, kicking off her tenure with a high-stakes season opener against No. 24 ranked powerhouse BYU.
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