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The Florida State women's soccer team (20-0-1) is looking to clinch their seventh berth to the National Championship Game as they take on Clemson (18-3-4) for the third time this season in the National Semifinal at the College Cup at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, N.C. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. on Friday and can be seen live on ESPNU. Jenn Hildreth (Play by Play), Lori Lindsey (Color) and Marion Crowder (Sideline) will be on the call.
NCAA Tournament History
Last Time Out
FSU scored three goals in just over eight minutes to pull away from Pitt to secure their fourth consecutive College Cup. FSU converted on penalty kicks from Taylor Huff and Leah Pais in the 63rd and 69th minutes. Onyi Echegini added the third goal at the start of the 70th minute to put the game away. FSU defeated the Panthers for the third time this season and improved to a perfect 14-0-0 all-time against the Panthers.
14 College Cups
FSU reached the NCAA Women's College Cup for the 14th time in school history. The 14 semifinal appearances are the second most in NCAA history, trailing only North Carolina (30).
A Home Away from Home
Florida State has made itself at home in Cary, N.C., over recent memory. FSU holds an 11-1-1 record in its last 13 games in Cary and holds a 20-7-5 record in Cary since 2010.
Dominance in the NCAA Tournament
The Seminoles have been nothing short but dominant so far in the NCAA Tournament. FSU has not allowed a goal in four games and is outscoring their opponents 14-0. FSU is the first team since 2017 to shut out their first four NCAA Tournament opponents.
A Familiar Foe
This will be the third time this season that FSU and Clemson will have faced off this season. FSU defeated Clemson 4-2 on Sept. 15 and defeated the Tigers again at WakeMed Soccer Park for the ACC Championship. FSU has won the last seven meetings against the Tigers.
FSU vs the ACC in the NCAA Tournament
Friday will mark the 17th time that FSU has faced an ACC opponent in the NCAA Tournament and this will be the seventh time FSU has played an ACC team in the College Cup. FSU is 10-4-2 against ACC opponents in the NCAA Tournament and is 3-2-1 against ACC teams in the College Cup. Friday will be the first time FSU and Clemson have met in the NCAA Tournament since 2006.
Scoring Explosion
FSU has put together one of the best offensive seasons in school history this season. FSU has already scored 68 games this season which is the third most in school history and is just three goals from the second-most in school history. FSU is on pace to break the school record for goals per game, points per game and assists per game. FSU currently leads the country in goals per game, points per game and assists per game. FSU also scored 36 goals in ACC play which is the second-most goals ever scored in ACC history during conference play.
Historic Defensive Numbers
After struggling in the first three games of ACC play where FSU gave up seven goals in three games, FSU has locked down opponent after opponent in the last 13 games. FSU has allowed just four goals in their last 13 matches and have shut out seven out of their last eight opponents. FSU is the first team since 2017 to shut out their first four opponents in the NCAA Tournament.
Nothing Gets Past Roque
Cristina Roque has solidified herself as one of the top goalies in FSU history, and she continues to get better when the lights are at their brightest. With four shutouts so far in the NCAA Tournament, Roque is FSU's record holder for career shutouts in the NCAA Tournament with 15. Roque is second in school history with 15 wins in the NCAA Tournament. Roque currently has a 0.62 goals against average this season which is tied for the ninth-best in school history.
Success at Home in the NCAA Tournament
FSU has been dominant at home in the NCAA Tournament. Out of 62 games, FSU has advanced in 59 of those games while losing just twice. Overall, FSU has a 58-2-1 record in NCAA Tournament games in Tallahassee. In those 61 games, FSU is outscoring its opponent 173-23.
ACC Champs
For the fourth consecutive season, Florida State won an ACC Championship. FSU defeated Pitt (2-0) and Clemson (2-1) to claim the program's 10th ACC Championship. FSU claimed both the ACC Regular Season Championship and the ACC Tournament Championship for just the fourth time in program history.
A Historic Run
Florida State has been a perennial power for most of this century, but FSU was able to accomplish something they never have in school history this regular season. FSU completed its first ever undefeated regular season in school history with a 14-0-1 record. FSU did complete the 2020 regular season with an 8-0 record with a conference-only schedule. FSU's 21 game unbeaten streak is tied for the second longest streak in school history.
Getting Hot
FSU forward Onyi Echegini has been very impressive all season but has taken her game to another level in recent weeks. In her last 10 games, Echegini has scored nine goals and has emerged as the ACC's leading goal scorer. Echegini has scored 10+ goals in back-to-back seasons and is the first Nole to accomplish that feat since Deyna Castellanos in 2018-19. Echegini was named the ACC Offensive Player of the Year, and the ACC Tournament MVP.
A Star in the Making
Freshman forward Jordynn Dudley has put together one of the best freshman seasons in the country. Dudley has scored 12 goals while adding eight assists. Her 12 goals is tied for the second-most ever by a freshman in FSU history. Her 32 points also ranks second among freshman in FSU history. Dudley has recorded a point in eight out of the last nine games for the Seminoles.
Dynamic Duo
The Seminoles have one of the top scoring duos not only in the ACC but also in the country with Jordynn Dudley and Onyi Echegini. Echegini (15) and Dudley (12) have combined to score 27 goals for the Seminoles this season. Echegini and Dudley are the top two scorers in the ACC. This is the first time since 2014 that FSU has had two double-digit scorers in a season.
Spreading the Wealth
Florida State is the best team in the country in terms of spreading the ball around. 13 players have scored for the Seminoles this season which is a top 10 mark in school history. FSU is ranked first in the country with 3.48 assists per game. Taylor Huff leads the team with 13 assists which ranks eighth in the country. Huff's 13 assists is tied for the third most in a single season by a Seminole.
Suffocating Defense
FSU has once again been one of the top defensive teams in the country. FSU has shutout seven out of their last eight opponents and have given up just four goals in their last 13 games. Against Miami, the Seminoles did not allow a single shot. This was the first time the Seminoles have held an opponent to 0 shots since Sept. 8, 2019, against Samford. It was the eighth time the Seminoles have held an opponent to 0 shots and just the third time and first time since 2014 that FSU has held an ACC opponent to 0 shots.
Strong PK Showing
Overall, Florida State has a combined record of 12-4 all-time in postseason penalty kicks - including a record of 10-2 since 2005 - and earned the 2011, 2015 and 2016 ACC Championship and the 2021 National Championship by way of PKs.
Comeback Kids
FSU has trailed just three times this season and have made comebacks in each match to either win or tie the match. FSU has trailed twice at the half this season against Syracuse and No. 18 Pitt and came back to win 3-2 in both matches. FSU also fell behind against No. 1 UNC in the final minutes but got a last-second goal from Mimi Van Zanten to earn the draw.
Finishing Strong
The Seminoles have dominated teams in the final 25 minutes of the match. In the last 25 minutes of their games this season, FSU is outscoring opponents 27-4 with two of those goals being surrendered against No. 1 North Carolina.
Dominating the Second Half
The Seminoles have been unstoppable in the final 45 minutes of their first six matches. In the second half this season, FSU is outscoring their opponents 49-4 compared to just a 17-8 advantage in the first half. Under Head Coach Brian Pensky, the Seminoles have outscored their opponents 90-14 in the second half.
Dominance Away From Home
The Seminoles are also impressive away from the friendly confines of the Seminole Soccer Complex, posting a true road record of 59-18-11 (.716) since 2013, as well as a neutral site mark of 27-6-4 (.771).
The Florida State women's soccer team (20-0-1) is looking to clinch their seventh berth to the National Championship Game as they take on Clemson (18-3-4) for the third time this season in the National Semifinal at the College Cup at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, N.C. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. on Friday and can be seen live on ESPNU. Jenn Hildreth (Play by Play), Lori Lindsey (Color) and Marion Crowder (Sideline) will be on the call.
NCAA Tournament History
- Three National Championships
- 22-0-1 in the first round
- 21-2 in the second round
- 17-3-1 in the third round
- 12-4-2 in the quarterfinals
- 5-7-1 in the semifinals
- 3-3 in the finals
- 80-19-5 in the NCAA Tournament
Last Time Out
FSU scored three goals in just over eight minutes to pull away from Pitt to secure their fourth consecutive College Cup. FSU converted on penalty kicks from Taylor Huff and Leah Pais in the 63rd and 69th minutes. Onyi Echegini added the third goal at the start of the 70th minute to put the game away. FSU defeated the Panthers for the third time this season and improved to a perfect 14-0-0 all-time against the Panthers.
14 College Cups
FSU reached the NCAA Women's College Cup for the 14th time in school history. The 14 semifinal appearances are the second most in NCAA history, trailing only North Carolina (30).
A Home Away from Home
Florida State has made itself at home in Cary, N.C., over recent memory. FSU holds an 11-1-1 record in its last 13 games in Cary and holds a 20-7-5 record in Cary since 2010.
Dominance in the NCAA Tournament
The Seminoles have been nothing short but dominant so far in the NCAA Tournament. FSU has not allowed a goal in four games and is outscoring their opponents 14-0. FSU is the first team since 2017 to shut out their first four NCAA Tournament opponents.
A Familiar Foe
This will be the third time this season that FSU and Clemson will have faced off this season. FSU defeated Clemson 4-2 on Sept. 15 and defeated the Tigers again at WakeMed Soccer Park for the ACC Championship. FSU has won the last seven meetings against the Tigers.
FSU vs the ACC in the NCAA Tournament
Friday will mark the 17th time that FSU has faced an ACC opponent in the NCAA Tournament and this will be the seventh time FSU has played an ACC team in the College Cup. FSU is 10-4-2 against ACC opponents in the NCAA Tournament and is 3-2-1 against ACC teams in the College Cup. Friday will be the first time FSU and Clemson have met in the NCAA Tournament since 2006.
Scoring Explosion
FSU has put together one of the best offensive seasons in school history this season. FSU has already scored 68 games this season which is the third most in school history and is just three goals from the second-most in school history. FSU is on pace to break the school record for goals per game, points per game and assists per game. FSU currently leads the country in goals per game, points per game and assists per game. FSU also scored 36 goals in ACC play which is the second-most goals ever scored in ACC history during conference play.
Historic Defensive Numbers
After struggling in the first three games of ACC play where FSU gave up seven goals in three games, FSU has locked down opponent after opponent in the last 13 games. FSU has allowed just four goals in their last 13 matches and have shut out seven out of their last eight opponents. FSU is the first team since 2017 to shut out their first four opponents in the NCAA Tournament.
Nothing Gets Past Roque
Cristina Roque has solidified herself as one of the top goalies in FSU history, and she continues to get better when the lights are at their brightest. With four shutouts so far in the NCAA Tournament, Roque is FSU's record holder for career shutouts in the NCAA Tournament with 15. Roque is second in school history with 15 wins in the NCAA Tournament. Roque currently has a 0.62 goals against average this season which is tied for the ninth-best in school history.
Success at Home in the NCAA Tournament
FSU has been dominant at home in the NCAA Tournament. Out of 62 games, FSU has advanced in 59 of those games while losing just twice. Overall, FSU has a 58-2-1 record in NCAA Tournament games in Tallahassee. In those 61 games, FSU is outscoring its opponent 173-23.
ACC Champs
For the fourth consecutive season, Florida State won an ACC Championship. FSU defeated Pitt (2-0) and Clemson (2-1) to claim the program's 10th ACC Championship. FSU claimed both the ACC Regular Season Championship and the ACC Tournament Championship for just the fourth time in program history.
A Historic Run
Florida State has been a perennial power for most of this century, but FSU was able to accomplish something they never have in school history this regular season. FSU completed its first ever undefeated regular season in school history with a 14-0-1 record. FSU did complete the 2020 regular season with an 8-0 record with a conference-only schedule. FSU's 21 game unbeaten streak is tied for the second longest streak in school history.
Getting Hot
FSU forward Onyi Echegini has been very impressive all season but has taken her game to another level in recent weeks. In her last 10 games, Echegini has scored nine goals and has emerged as the ACC's leading goal scorer. Echegini has scored 10+ goals in back-to-back seasons and is the first Nole to accomplish that feat since Deyna Castellanos in 2018-19. Echegini was named the ACC Offensive Player of the Year, and the ACC Tournament MVP.
A Star in the Making
Freshman forward Jordynn Dudley has put together one of the best freshman seasons in the country. Dudley has scored 12 goals while adding eight assists. Her 12 goals is tied for the second-most ever by a freshman in FSU history. Her 32 points also ranks second among freshman in FSU history. Dudley has recorded a point in eight out of the last nine games for the Seminoles.
Dynamic Duo
The Seminoles have one of the top scoring duos not only in the ACC but also in the country with Jordynn Dudley and Onyi Echegini. Echegini (15) and Dudley (12) have combined to score 27 goals for the Seminoles this season. Echegini and Dudley are the top two scorers in the ACC. This is the first time since 2014 that FSU has had two double-digit scorers in a season.
Spreading the Wealth
Florida State is the best team in the country in terms of spreading the ball around. 13 players have scored for the Seminoles this season which is a top 10 mark in school history. FSU is ranked first in the country with 3.48 assists per game. Taylor Huff leads the team with 13 assists which ranks eighth in the country. Huff's 13 assists is tied for the third most in a single season by a Seminole.
Suffocating Defense
FSU has once again been one of the top defensive teams in the country. FSU has shutout seven out of their last eight opponents and have given up just four goals in their last 13 games. Against Miami, the Seminoles did not allow a single shot. This was the first time the Seminoles have held an opponent to 0 shots since Sept. 8, 2019, against Samford. It was the eighth time the Seminoles have held an opponent to 0 shots and just the third time and first time since 2014 that FSU has held an ACC opponent to 0 shots.
Strong PK Showing
Overall, Florida State has a combined record of 12-4 all-time in postseason penalty kicks - including a record of 10-2 since 2005 - and earned the 2011, 2015 and 2016 ACC Championship and the 2021 National Championship by way of PKs.
Comeback Kids
FSU has trailed just three times this season and have made comebacks in each match to either win or tie the match. FSU has trailed twice at the half this season against Syracuse and No. 18 Pitt and came back to win 3-2 in both matches. FSU also fell behind against No. 1 UNC in the final minutes but got a last-second goal from Mimi Van Zanten to earn the draw.
Finishing Strong
The Seminoles have dominated teams in the final 25 minutes of the match. In the last 25 minutes of their games this season, FSU is outscoring opponents 27-4 with two of those goals being surrendered against No. 1 North Carolina.
Dominating the Second Half
The Seminoles have been unstoppable in the final 45 minutes of their first six matches. In the second half this season, FSU is outscoring their opponents 49-4 compared to just a 17-8 advantage in the first half. Under Head Coach Brian Pensky, the Seminoles have outscored their opponents 90-14 in the second half.
Dominance Away From Home
The Seminoles are also impressive away from the friendly confines of the Seminole Soccer Complex, posting a true road record of 59-18-11 (.716) since 2013, as well as a neutral site mark of 27-6-4 (.771).
