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Allen, Demirjian Named Big 12 Pair of the Week
3/24/2026 11:00:00 AM | Women's Beach Volleyball
IRVING, Texas – Boise State's Beach Volleyball's Avery Allen and Keira Demirjian have been named the Big 12 Pair of the Week, the conference announced on Tuesday.
The honor marks the first time a Bronco duo has been awarded pair of the week recognition since joining the Big 12.
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The pair went a perfect 4-0 at the Death Volley Invitational over the weekend, including three victories over ranked opponents. All four of their opponents were dispatched in straight sets.
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The tandem opened the weekend by defeating No. 9 California's Gia Fisher and Ava Haughy in a tightly contested 22-20, 21-18 battle. The duo then defeated Georgia State's Kealy Dirner and Ella Mozeleski 21-13, 21-18.
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With Boise State in a 2-0 hole against No. 6 Florida State, Allen and Demirjian took down Kyleene Filimaua and Jess Horwath 21-19, 21-17 to put a point on the board. Against No. 12 LSU, the duo defeated Camryn Chatellier and Aubrey O'Gorman 21-19, 7-0 (forfeit) to score the lone Bronco point of the dual.
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The pair, who started playing together in the No. 3 position two weekends ago at the Carolina Challenge, improved to 7-1 on the season following the undefeated weekend.
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The award marks the second pair of the week distinction for Allen, a sophomore who also claimed a Southland Conference Pair of the Week award last year with partner Abbie Wolf at the No. 3 slot. That duo was also recognized as the SLC Pair of the Tournament following Boise State's conference championship last April. The award marks the first recognition for Demirjian.
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Boise State will compete in its first Big 12 event this weekend at the Big 12 Preview, hosted by TCU. The Broncos will compete in a total of four duals over the course of the two-day event.
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The honor marks the first time a Bronco duo has been awarded pair of the week recognition since joining the Big 12.
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The pair went a perfect 4-0 at the Death Volley Invitational over the weekend, including three victories over ranked opponents. All four of their opponents were dispatched in straight sets.
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The tandem opened the weekend by defeating No. 9 California's Gia Fisher and Ava Haughy in a tightly contested 22-20, 21-18 battle. The duo then defeated Georgia State's Kealy Dirner and Ella Mozeleski 21-13, 21-18.
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With Boise State in a 2-0 hole against No. 6 Florida State, Allen and Demirjian took down Kyleene Filimaua and Jess Horwath 21-19, 21-17 to put a point on the board. Against No. 12 LSU, the duo defeated Camryn Chatellier and Aubrey O'Gorman 21-19, 7-0 (forfeit) to score the lone Bronco point of the dual.
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The pair, who started playing together in the No. 3 position two weekends ago at the Carolina Challenge, improved to 7-1 on the season following the undefeated weekend.
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The award marks the second pair of the week distinction for Allen, a sophomore who also claimed a Southland Conference Pair of the Week award last year with partner Abbie Wolf at the No. 3 slot. That duo was also recognized as the SLC Pair of the Tournament following Boise State's conference championship last April. The award marks the first recognition for Demirjian.
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Boise State will compete in its first Big 12 event this weekend at the Big 12 Preview, hosted by TCU. The Broncos will compete in a total of four duals over the course of the two-day event.
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