No. 10 Florida State soccer looks to finish regular season strong ahead of postseason play - Tomahawk Nation
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Florida State women’s soccer will conclude its regular-season schedule on Thursday, Nov. 5, against Virginia Tech in Tallahassee, looking to carry its recent success into the postseason. Following back-to-back wins over Duke and Miami, the Seminoles climbed from No. 22 to No. 10 in the latest United Soccer Coaches national rankings. No. 10 Florida State enters its final regular-season matchup with a 9-2-3 record, looking to earn its 10th win of the season. The Seminoles have scored 25 goals on 150 shots, including 83 shots on goal. The Seminoles’ two losses came against SEC rival Florida on Aug. 23 (3-1) and Notre Dame on Oct. 24 (2-0). Florida State also recorded three draws against Rice on Sept. 6 (1-1), NC State on Sept. 11 (2-2) and Louisville on Sept. 27 (0-0). The Seminoles’ scheduled matchup against North Carolina was canceled. Offensively, Wrianna Hudson leads Florida State with six goals, followed by Sam Erbach with four and Tanner Strickland with three. Erbach also leads the team with five assists. Florida State entered the season with 16 newcomers, including 11 transfers and five freshmen. Throughout the season, the Seminoles have worked to build chemistry and establish consistency with a largely new roster. Head coach Brian Pensky has adjusted the starting lineup throughout the season, finding combinations that work best together. The Seminoles have also faced challenges with injuries and players representing their respective national teams. During his Oct. 28 media availability, Pensky discussed the team’s offensive development following its loss to Notre Dame. “It’s an evolution, right?” Pensky said. “We were shut out against Louisville, and then we went three straight games, I believe, scoring two goals a game and then we had another bump the other day……
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