MATCH DAY CENTRAL: Volleyball Opens ACC Play with FSU and Miami

September 24, 2025

Clemson (12-0) hosts Florida State (6-3) and No. 24 Miami (Fla.) (10-1)

MATCH SETUPS

Clemson: Roster | Schedule | Match Notes (PDF) | Jervey Gym Game Day Guide

PREVIEW

Clemson concludes its month-long home stand by hosting Florida State and Miami (Fla.) in the opening weekend of ACC play
Friday’s match against Florida State will be the 65th meeting all-time between the Tigers and Seminoles on the volleyball court with FSU leading the series, 44-20
Clemson last defeated Florida State Nov. 6, 2010 when the Tigers swept the Seminoles inside Jervey Gym
Sunday’s match vs. Miami marks the 36th time the Tigers and Hurricanes will be with Miami leading the series, 20-15
The last time the two programs met inside Jervey Gym was on Oct. 13, 2023, where Clemson claimed a 3-2 victory

WHAT A START

The 2025 roster have strung together a perfect 12-0 nonconference slate and start to the season
The 12-0 start marks only the sixth time in program history the Tigers have opened the season with at least 12 wins. Both the 12-0 start and 9-0 record at home are the best marks since 1999 in the respective categories.
Other times the program has started with at least a 12-0 record include: 1993 (13-0), 1994 & 1997 (14-0), 1992 (15-0) and 1999 (16-0)
The Tigers were last undefeated in nonconference play on home court in 2021 – Head Coach Jackie Simpson Kirr’s inaugural season at the helm of the program
Not only is the 12-0 start the best start since 1999, it marks the longest winning streak by the program since the 2007 season when Clemson strung together 17 wins from Sept. 14-Oct. 30
Entering conference play, Clemson is the only ACC program undefeated

GREAT KATE

Middle hitter Kate Hansen is a force at the net for the Tigers providing a threat on both offense and defense
A former Texas Tech transfer before the 2024 season, Hansen has come into her own for the Tigers by averaging 2.39 points per set at Clemson, including 0.82 blocks per set
In 2025, she leads the roster with 33 total blocks (0.79 per set) and with a .395 hitting percentage
She was named the Big Orange Bash MVP after a career weekend that included 14 kills, seven blocks and two aces against Georgetown
Following opening weekend, Hansen was named an all-tournament selection at the Gamecock Classic after tallying 28 kills, 10 blocks, 10 digs and two aces
She’s currently third on the team in total kills (113)
The athletic gene runs in her family, as her older brother, Hayden Hansen, is a tight end with the Florida Gators

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