No. 18 Florida State hosted NC State Friday night in its first ACC matchup of the season, ending the evening with a 2-2 draw.
The Seminoles transfer to 4-1-2 on the season, whereas the Wolfpack transfer to 7-0-2.
FSU goalkeeper Kate Ockene entered the matchup after being named ACC Goalkeeper of the Week for her efficiency towards Rice on Sunday.
Florida State’s beginning lineup featured Ockene in purpose; Olivia Web page and Claire Rain on the again line; Shaneil Buckley, Peyton McGovern, Joelle Jung and Sam Erbach within the midfield; and Nyah Rose, Tanner Strickland, Wrianna Hudson and Ryder Ajeto up entrance.
The Seminoles had been nonetheless with out Bridget Mutipula, Janet Okeke and Nyanya Touray, who’re competing within the FIFA U-20 Girls’s World Cup.
NC State wasted little time getting on the board. Erica Roberts scored simply 1:37 into the match to offer the Wolfpack an early 1-0 lead.
FSU continued in search of alternatives to reply, and the Seminoles discovered one within the twenty second minute. Buckley despatched the ball to Hudson in entrance of the purpose, the place Hudson headed it into the online to tie the match at 1-1.
The Seminoles continued in search of one other alternative earlier than halftime. Erbach took a free kick from outdoors the 18-yard field that discovered Hudson, however her header was saved by NC State goalkeeper Riley Pickels.
At 41:42, Erbach had one other alternative, however her shot went simply over the purpose.
NC State entered halftime with seven photographs in comparison with FSU’s two. The physicality additionally began to point out, with the Wolfpack recording 4 fouls and a yellow card, whereas the Seminoles had two fouls.
The Wolfpack regained the lead at 57:32 when sophomore Daisy Duda discovered the again of the online to make it 2-1.
As soon as once more, the Seminoles needed to discover a solution.
At 64:29, Buckley stayed persistent in entrance of the purpose and completed the chance, tying the match at 2-2.
Neither group was capable of finding the go-ahead purpose, leaving FSU with a attract its first ACC matchup of the season.
NC State completed the match with 13 photographs, 4 on purpose, whereas FSU recorded seven photographs, 5 on purpose. The Wolfpack additionally held a bonus in nook kicks, having eight and FSU having none. NC State completed with 12 fouls in comparison with six for Florida State.
Head coach Brian Pensky and the Seminoles now have greater than every week away from competitors to regroup, watch movie and proceed engaged on their chemistry as a group.
Florida State will return to ACC play on Sept. 27, touring to Louisville for its second midday matchup of the season.
