Florida State University Athletics
Thursday, October 29
Tallahassee, Fla.
8:00 PM
Florida State
8-2-3, 4-1-2
2
vs
1
Duke
9-2-4, 4-2-3
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Florida St. | 2 | 0 | 2 |
10/29/2026 11:42:00 PM | Women's Soccer
TALLAHASSEE – The No. 22 Florida State soccer team beat No. 5 Duke 2-1 for the 500th victory in program history on Thursday night at the Seminole Soccer Complex in Tallahassee, Florida.
The Seminoles are the 18th NCAA Division I women's soccer program to win 500 games, and the fifth in the ACC, achieving the feat with a 500-167-65 all-time record. In its 32nd season in 2026, FSU is the sixth-fastest team overall and third in the ACC to reach the 500-win mark. Florida State is sixth overall among 500-win teams with a .727 all-time win percentage.
On Thursday night in front of a lively late-night crowd at the Seminole Soccer Complex, the Seminoles (8-2-3, 4-1-2 ACC) scored twice in the opening 13 minutes to hand the Blue Devils (9-2-4, 4-2-3 ACC) their first loss in seven games. FSU improves to 4-1-0 against top-25 teams, including two wins over squads ranked in the top five.
Thursday was the team's annual Paint It Pink match, presented by Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare, where the Seminoles wore special pink uniforms that are being auctioned off. Proceeds will go to the Walker Breast Program at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare in support of breast cancer patients. Fans can bid on the jerseys now at Seminoles.com/PaintItPink2026 until 5 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 17.
Junior forward Shaneil Buckley gave the Seminoles a 1-0 lead on a coast-to-coast goal in the 10th minute and senior defender Tanner Strickland knocked in the eventual game-winner just over three minutes later. The Blue Devils' lone goal came in the 32nd minute.
Buckley's goal is her second of the season, her inaugural NCAA Division I campaign. Strickland's score is her third of the year, a career high, and the sixth of her four-year collegiate tenure. It's Strickland's second game-winning goal in her first season at FSU, also a career best, and third career.
Junior midfielder Sam Erbach picked up her team-best fifth assist of the year and 26th of her career on Strickland's goal and sophomore midfielder Nawreen Ahmad set up Buckley's goal, her first assist of the season and second of her career.
Duke outshot Florida State 11-8 and both teams registered five shots on goal. Duke edged FSU in corner kicks, 4-2, but the visitors were held without a corner in the second half. Eleven fouls were called against the Seminoles and five against the Blue Devils.
Buckley and junior forward Wrianna Hudson had two shots and Buckley and Strickland were two of five FSU players with one shot on goal. Sophomore goalkeeper Kate Ockene recorded four saves as her Blue Devil-counterpart had three, all in the second half.
Florida State improves to 19-11-7 all-time against Duke and 13-3-0 at home. FSU has won three in a row overall in the series, and seven of the last nine, and the Seminoles are victorious in the last 13 in Tallahassee since 2001.
The Blue Devil offense forced a save over the crossbar from Ockene in the ninth minute. Duke's ensuing corner kick set up Buckley's goal, as Ahmad got to the loose ball inside the penalty area and quickly passed the ball up to Buckley, who used her speed to break away and get around several Duke defenders. After going the length of the field from one penalty area to the other, Buckley beat the Blue Devil keeper in a one-on-one opportunity just inside the box. Her low shot into the center of the goal gave FSU a 1-0 lead at 9:24.
Three minutes later, an Erbach corner kick found Strickland unmarked near the penalty spot. Strickland's shot at 12:47 ricocheted off a Blue Devil defender as the Seminoles doubled the score.
Ockene recorded two more saves within two minutes, grabbing one on the bottom left of the goal in the 20th minute and stopping a shot in the center in the 21st minute.
The Blue Devils scored their lone goal at 31:00.
Duke outshot Florida State 7-4 in the first half with a 3-1 edge in shots on target. The Blue Devils also held a 4-1 advantage in corner kicks. Ockene made three saves in the opening 45 minutes.
An early save by Ockene kicked off the second half, as the keeper stopped the potential equalizer in the 47th minute. A chance by freshman forward Ryder Ajeto forced the first save from the visiting goalkeeper in the 50th minute.
Florida State took two more shots on target, in the 74th minute by senior forward Ashley Henderson and in the 77th by junior midfielder Peyton McGovern. Meanwhile, Duke was held without a shot after the 60th minute.
The Seminoles and Blue Devils each recorded four shots in the second half, with Florida State posting a 3-1 advantage in shots on goal. FSU also held a 1-0 edge in second-half corner kicks.
FSU heads south for a rivalry game against Miami on Sunday, November 1, at 4 p.m. ET. The penultimate regular-season matchup will be broadcast live on ACC Network. FSU then concludes the regular season at home on Thursday, November 5, vs. Virginia Tech. The 6:30 p.m. ET contest is the team's Seminole Heritage game and Senior Night. Tickets are available for all fans at Seminoles.com/Tickets or by calling the FSU Athletics Ticket Office at 850-644-1830. Admission is free for all FSU students with their Unconquered Pass.
For more information on Florida State soccer, check Seminoles.com for the latest news and scheduling information, and keep up with the team on social media through Twitter/X and Facebook (@FSUSoccer) & Instagram (@NoleSoccer).
The Seminoles are the 18th NCAA Division I women's soccer program to win 500 games, and the fifth in the ACC, achieving the feat with a 500-167-65 all-time record. In its 32nd season in 2026, FSU is the sixth-fastest team overall and third in the ACC to reach the 500-win mark. Florida State is sixth overall among 500-win teams with a .727 all-time win percentage.
On Thursday night in front of a lively late-night crowd at the Seminole Soccer Complex, the Seminoles (8-2-3, 4-1-2 ACC) scored twice in the opening 13 minutes to hand the Blue Devils (9-2-4, 4-2-3 ACC) their first loss in seven games. FSU improves to 4-1-0 against top-25 teams, including two wins over squads ranked in the top five.
Thursday was the team's annual Paint It Pink match, presented by Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare, where the Seminoles wore special pink uniforms that are being auctioned off. Proceeds will go to the Walker Breast Program at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare in support of breast cancer patients. Fans can bid on the jerseys now at Seminoles.com/PaintItPink2026 until 5 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 17.
Junior forward Shaneil Buckley gave the Seminoles a 1-0 lead on a coast-to-coast goal in the 10th minute and senior defender Tanner Strickland knocked in the eventual game-winner just over three minutes later. The Blue Devils' lone goal came in the 32nd minute.
Buckley's goal is her second of the season, her inaugural NCAA Division I campaign. Strickland's score is her third of the year, a career high, and the sixth of her four-year collegiate tenure. It's Strickland's second game-winning goal in her first season at FSU, also a career best, and third career.
Junior midfielder Sam Erbach picked up her team-best fifth assist of the year and 26th of her career on Strickland's goal and sophomore midfielder Nawreen Ahmad set up Buckley's goal, her first assist of the season and second of her career.
Duke outshot Florida State 11-8 and both teams registered five shots on goal. Duke edged FSU in corner kicks, 4-2, but the visitors were held without a corner in the second half. Eleven fouls were called against the Seminoles and five against the Blue Devils.
Buckley and junior forward Wrianna Hudson had two shots and Buckley and Strickland were two of five FSU players with one shot on goal. Sophomore goalkeeper Kate Ockene recorded four saves as her Blue Devil-counterpart had three, all in the second half.
Florida State improves to 19-11-7 all-time against Duke and 13-3-0 at home. FSU has won three in a row overall in the series, and seven of the last nine, and the Seminoles are victorious in the last 13 in Tallahassee since 2001.
The Blue Devil offense forced a save over the crossbar from Ockene in the ninth minute. Duke's ensuing corner kick set up Buckley's goal, as Ahmad got to the loose ball inside the penalty area and quickly passed the ball up to Buckley, who used her speed to break away and get around several Duke defenders. After going the length of the field from one penalty area to the other, Buckley beat the Blue Devil keeper in a one-on-one opportunity just inside the box. Her low shot into the center of the goal gave FSU a 1-0 lead at 9:24.
Three minutes later, an Erbach corner kick found Strickland unmarked near the penalty spot. Strickland's shot at 12:47 ricocheted off a Blue Devil defender as the Seminoles doubled the score.
Ockene recorded two more saves within two minutes, grabbing one on the bottom left of the goal in the 20th minute and stopping a shot in the center in the 21st minute.
The Blue Devils scored their lone goal at 31:00.
Duke outshot Florida State 7-4 in the first half with a 3-1 edge in shots on target. The Blue Devils also held a 4-1 advantage in corner kicks. Ockene made three saves in the opening 45 minutes.
An early save by Ockene kicked off the second half, as the keeper stopped the potential equalizer in the 47th minute. A chance by freshman forward Ryder Ajeto forced the first save from the visiting goalkeeper in the 50th minute.
Florida State took two more shots on target, in the 74th minute by senior forward Ashley Henderson and in the 77th by junior midfielder Peyton McGovern. Meanwhile, Duke was held without a shot after the 60th minute.
The Seminoles and Blue Devils each recorded four shots in the second half, with Florida State posting a 3-1 advantage in shots on goal. FSU also held a 1-0 edge in second-half corner kicks.
FSU heads south for a rivalry game against Miami on Sunday, November 1, at 4 p.m. ET. The penultimate regular-season matchup will be broadcast live on ACC Network. FSU then concludes the regular season at home on Thursday, November 5, vs. Virginia Tech. The 6:30 p.m. ET contest is the team's Seminole Heritage game and Senior Night. Tickets are available for all fans at Seminoles.com/Tickets or by calling the FSU Athletics Ticket Office at 850-644-1830. Admission is free for all FSU students with their Unconquered Pass.
For more information on Florida State soccer, check Seminoles.com for the latest news and scheduling information, and keep up with the team on social media through Twitter/X and Facebook (@FSUSoccer) & Instagram (@NoleSoccer).
Players Mentioned
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/ Women's SoccerTeam Stats
DU
FSU
Goals
1
2
Shots
11
8
Shots on Goal
5
5
Saves
3
4
Corners
4
2
Fouls
5
11
Scoring Plays
Shaneil Buckley (2)
GOAL by FSU Buckley, Shaneil.
09:24
Tanner Strickland (3)
Assisted By: Sam Erbach
GOAL by FSU Strickland, Tanner Assist by Erbach, Sam.
12:47
Mia Minestrella (16)
Assisted By: Phoebe Goldthwaite
GOAL by DU Minestrella, Mia Assist by Goldthwaite, Phoebe.
31:00
Game Leaders
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
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