RAMS DROP SEASON-OPENER TO FLORIDA GULF COAST

Tournament: FGCU Invitational Score: FGCU 3, VCU 1 (25-17, 25-16, 26-24, 25-19) Location: Fort Myers, Fla. (Alico Arena) Records: VCU 0-1, FGCU 1-0 The short story: Senior Nina Boledovicova racked up nine kills, but it wasn't enough for VCU Friday night as the Rams dropped their 2026 season opener 3-1 at Florida Gulf Coast. OPENING VOLLEY Boledovicova hit .368 on 19 swings Friday. She added three aces and a pair of blocks for a 14-point night Sophomore middle blocker Sarah Dibbs-Frantz provided seven kills, while hitting .312 for the Black and Gold Junior setter Cansin Sendir chipped in with 30...