Seminole Sunday Sauce — Oct. 1, 2023: FSU Soccer Gets Thrilling Draw vs. No. 1 North Carolina, Shutout Win Over Rival Miami
It wasn’t a perfect week for Florida State soccer, but it was a pretty good one.
FSU salvaged a thrilling draw at No. 1 North Carolina on Sunday before blanking rival Miami on Thursday night, 2-0. Following the 3-3 draw in Chapel Hill, FSU moved up one spot to No. 2 in the United Soccer Coaches Poll.
Against the top-ranked Tar Heels, FSU was on the short end of a 3-2 score as Taylor Huff scurried to get a corner kick in. Her shot was deflected before Amelia Van Zanten knocked home the equalizer off the ricochet with just a single second remaining.
Jordynn Dudley scored the first two goals to give FSU a 2-1 lead before North Carolina answered with a pair of goals in less than a 10-minute stretch, including the go-ahead Kate Faasse in the 86th minute. Huff added two assists while Leilanni Nesbeth contributed another.
On Thursday, Dudley had her second straight multi-goal match with two in the second half in a 2-0 win over rival Miami. Dudley broke a scoreless tie in the 60th minute before putting the Hurricanes away in the 87th. Leah Pais tallied an assist in the win. Despite a scoreless tie for nearly 60 minutes, FSU outshot Miami 22-0 with 11 of those shots coming on frame.
For the season, FSU is now 8-0-1 and tied with North Carolina and Notre Dame atop the ACC standings at 3-0-1. The Seminoles will hit the road this week to take on Louisville.
FOOTBALL
Record: 4-0 (2-0 ACC)
Ranking: No. 5 AP Poll; No. 4 USA Today Coaches Poll
Past Week: Idle
Upcoming: vs. Virginia Tech (Saturday)
Recognitions: Kalen DeLoach, LB (ACC Linebacker of the Week); Renardo Green, CB (ACC Co-Defensive Back of the Week); Jordan Travis, QB (Manning Award Star of the Week, Davey O’Brien Great 8)
Commitments: None
Decommitments: None
2024 Recruiting Class Rank: No. 6 nationally, first in ACC (21 total commitments)
Wrap-up: FSU had its bye week, but received good news about defensive tackle Darrell Jackson potentially being eligible for postseason.
MEN’S BASKETBALL
Commitments: None
Decommitments: None
2024 Recruiting Class Rank: No. 52 nationally, 11th in ACC (1 total commitment)
Wrap-up: The 2023-24 schedule is set for FSU. The Seminoles will open the season against Kennesaw State on Nov. 10.
SOCCER
Record: 8-0-1 (3-0-1 ACC)
Ranking: No. 2 United Soccer Coaches
Past Week: (1-0-1), tied North Carolina on Sunday, 3-3; beat Miami on Friday, 2-0
Upcoming: at Louisville (Thursday)
Recognitions: None
Wrap-up: It was a great week for FSU with a rivalry win and a thrilling draw against the nation’s No. 1 team.
VOLLEYBALL
Record: 9-6 (3-0 ACC)
Ranking: N/A
Past Week: (2-0), beat Wake Forest on Sunday, 3-2; beat North Carolina on Friday, 3-0
Upcoming: vs. Duke (Sunday); at Miami (Wednesday)
Recognitions: Kiari Robey, MB (ACC Co-Defensive Player of the Week)
Wrap-up: Since a rough non-conference slate, ACC play has brought out the best in the Seminoles.
CROSS COUNTRY
Ranking: Men USTFCCCA, No. 4 South Region; women No. 28 USTFCCCA, No. 3 South Region
Past Week: Participated in Joe Piane Invite and Florida State XC Invite
Upcoming: Nuttycombe Invite (Oct. 13); Alabama Invite (Oct. 13)
Recognitions: None
Wrap-up: FSU’s cross country teams had strong showings at two events this week.
MEN’S GOLF
Ranking: No. 5 Bushnell/Golfweek Coaches Poll
Past Week: Idle
Upcoming: Ben Hogan Collegiate Invitational (Sunday-Tuesday)
Recognitions: None
Wrap-up: After a quiet week, FSU begins a 3-day tournament in Texas.
WoMEN’S GOLF
Ranking: No. 10 WGCA Coaches Poll
Past Week: Fifth at Schooner Fall Classic
Upcoming: Tar Heel Invitational (Oct. 9-10)
Recognitions: None
Wrap-up: FSU has just one event remaining on its fall schedule.
Swimming and Diving
Ranking: N/A
Past Week: Won Florida State Invite and North Florida Invite
Upcoming: at Georgia Tech (Oct. 19)
Recognitions: None
Wrap-up: Another season is underway for FSU. The Seminoles opened with victories in two events.
*Recruiting rankings according to the 247Sports Composite rankings
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