Florida State University Athletics
Sunday, October 4
Clemson, S.C.
3:30 PM
Florida State
5-1-3, 1-0-2
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Clemson
6-3-3, 2-2-1
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| Clemson | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Florida State Upends No. 23 Clemson
10/4/2026 7:00:00 PM | Women's Soccer
CLEMSON, S.C. – The Florida State soccer team defeated No. 23 Clemson on Sunday in Clemson, South Carolina.
On a rain-filled afternoon at Historic Riggs Field, the Seminoles (5-1-3, 1-0-2 ACC) scored twice in the opening 10 minutes to remain unbeaten in ACC play. FSU stretches its overall unbeaten streak to five in a row, which includes two victories over top-25 teams. The Tigers (6-3-3, 2-2-1 ACC) suffered their first home loss since September 2025, snapping an eight-game unbeaten run.
Junior forwards Sam Erbach and Wrianna Hudson both scored their team-high-tying fourth goals of the season, with Erbach opening the scoring in the seventh minute and Hudson making it 2-0 less than three minutes later. Clemson's lone goal came in the 20th minute.
Erbach leads the team with 12 points and has 33 collegiate goals as she netted her first career ACC score. Hudson's second goal of ACC play gives her two game-winning goals overall in 2026, a team-high total that she also shares with Erbach. It's Hudson's 28th goal of her career, all coming in the Garnet and Gold.
Sophomore midfielder Nyanya Touray assisted on Erbach's goal, her third career assist and first of 2026. Senior midfielder Joelle Jung got the assist on Hudson's winner, also her first of the year and of her Seminole tenure, while it is her 15th career assist.
Hudson had a game-high-tying four shots and Erbach had three, all on goal for a game best. Sophomore goalkeeper Kate Ockene made three saves in the win to improve to 4-1-3 in 2026. The Tigers' keeper also made three saves.
Clemson held a 10-9 advantage in shots, though shots-on-goal were 5-4 in Florida State's favor. Corner kicks also were 5-4 for the visitors, and both teams were called for seven fouls. Four yellow cards were shown, two for each side.
With the win, FSU improves to 26-8-4 all-time vs. Clemson and 10-5-2 in road affairs. The Seminoles have won 10 in a row in the series since a similar 2-1 win in 2019.
Erbach gave Florida State a 1-0 lead at 6:39. After having the ball headed to her over the midfield line, Touray took the ball downfield through several Clemson defenders before sending the ball up to Erbach at the top of the penalty arc. After getting the ball on her right foot and dispatching two defenders, Erbach delivered a bouncing ball inside the left post for the early advantage.
The Seminoles made it 2-0 at 9:22 off the foot of Hudson. Several passes near the team benches got the ball to Jung, who then sent the ball around a defender and up to Hudson near the corner of the penalty box. With a Tiger defender on her heels, Hudson went towards goal and fired a shot on frame from the corner of the goal box to the far post to beat the goalkeeper.
Clemson cut Florida State's lead in half at 19:33 to make it 2-1.
Erbach forced a save in the 26th minute. Clemson had the next three chances, but two were forced off target and another was blocked.
In the final five minutes of the half, another FSU shot was blocked and Erbach registered a shot that was saved.
FSU out-shot Clemson 7-5 in the first 45 minutes, with a 4-0 advantage in shots on goal. Corners were even at 3-3.
Ockene made her first save in the 48th minute, while junior midfielder Shaneil Buckley had a shot saved in the 52nd. Ockene stopped another shot three minutes later.
While both teams had chances in the next 30-plus minutes, the next shot didn't come until the 85th minute, when Ockene made her third and final save of the contest.
Hudson sent a shot off frame in the 87th minute for the final chance of the night for either team.
In the second half, Clemson out-shot Florida State 5-2, with a 3-1 edge in shots on goal. Corner kicks were 2-1 for the visitors.
Up next at the Seminole Soccer Complex is a rivalry contest vs. No. 1 North Carolina on Friday, October 9, at 6 p.m. ET, on ESPNU. Tickets are available for all fans now 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).
On a rain-filled afternoon at Historic Riggs Field, the Seminoles (5-1-3, 1-0-2 ACC) scored twice in the opening 10 minutes to remain unbeaten in ACC play. FSU stretches its overall unbeaten streak to five in a row, which includes two victories over top-25 teams. The Tigers (6-3-3, 2-2-1 ACC) suffered their first home loss since September 2025, snapping an eight-game unbeaten run.
Junior forwards Sam Erbach and Wrianna Hudson both scored their team-high-tying fourth goals of the season, with Erbach opening the scoring in the seventh minute and Hudson making it 2-0 less than three minutes later. Clemson's lone goal came in the 20th minute.
Erbach leads the team with 12 points and has 33 collegiate goals as she netted her first career ACC score. Hudson's second goal of ACC play gives her two game-winning goals overall in 2026, a team-high total that she also shares with Erbach. It's Hudson's 28th goal of her career, all coming in the Garnet and Gold.
Sophomore midfielder Nyanya Touray assisted on Erbach's goal, her third career assist and first of 2026. Senior midfielder Joelle Jung got the assist on Hudson's winner, also her first of the year and of her Seminole tenure, while it is her 15th career assist.
Hudson had a game-high-tying four shots and Erbach had three, all on goal for a game best. Sophomore goalkeeper Kate Ockene made three saves in the win to improve to 4-1-3 in 2026. The Tigers' keeper also made three saves.
Clemson held a 10-9 advantage in shots, though shots-on-goal were 5-4 in Florida State's favor. Corner kicks also were 5-4 for the visitors, and both teams were called for seven fouls. Four yellow cards were shown, two for each side.
With the win, FSU improves to 26-8-4 all-time vs. Clemson and 10-5-2 in road affairs. The Seminoles have won 10 in a row in the series since a similar 2-1 win in 2019.
Erbach gave Florida State a 1-0 lead at 6:39. After having the ball headed to her over the midfield line, Touray took the ball downfield through several Clemson defenders before sending the ball up to Erbach at the top of the penalty arc. After getting the ball on her right foot and dispatching two defenders, Erbach delivered a bouncing ball inside the left post for the early advantage.
The Seminoles made it 2-0 at 9:22 off the foot of Hudson. Several passes near the team benches got the ball to Jung, who then sent the ball around a defender and up to Hudson near the corner of the penalty box. With a Tiger defender on her heels, Hudson went towards goal and fired a shot on frame from the corner of the goal box to the far post to beat the goalkeeper.
Clemson cut Florida State's lead in half at 19:33 to make it 2-1.
Erbach forced a save in the 26th minute. Clemson had the next three chances, but two were forced off target and another was blocked.
In the final five minutes of the half, another FSU shot was blocked and Erbach registered a shot that was saved.
FSU out-shot Clemson 7-5 in the first 45 minutes, with a 4-0 advantage in shots on goal. Corners were even at 3-3.
Ockene made her first save in the 48th minute, while junior midfielder Shaneil Buckley had a shot saved in the 52nd. Ockene stopped another shot three minutes later.
While both teams had chances in the next 30-plus minutes, the next shot didn't come until the 85th minute, when Ockene made her third and final save of the contest.
Hudson sent a shot off frame in the 87th minute for the final chance of the night for either team.
In the second half, Clemson out-shot Florida State 5-2, with a 3-1 edge in shots on goal. Corner kicks were 2-1 for the visitors.
Up next at the Seminole Soccer Complex is a rivalry contest vs. No. 1 North Carolina on Friday, October 9, at 6 p.m. ET, on ESPNU. Tickets are available for all fans now 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
MF
/ Women's Soccer
MF/F
/ Women's Soccer
F
/ Women's Soccer
MF
/ Women's Soccer
GK
/ Women's Soccer
MF
/ Women's SoccerTeam Stats
FSU
CU
Goals
2
1
Shots
9
10
Shots on Goal
5
4
Saves
3
3
Corners
5
4
Fouls
7
7
Scoring Plays
Sam Erbach (4)
Assisted By: Nyanya Touray
GOAL by FSU Erbach, Sam Assist by Touray, Nyanya.
06:39
Wrianna Hudson (4)
Assisted By: Joelle Jung
GOAL by FSU Hudson, Wrianna Assist by Jung, Joelle.
09:22
Juju Harris (3)
Assisted By: Jolie Jenkins
GOAL by CU Harris, Juju Assist by Jenkins, Jolie.
19:33
Game Leaders
Shots
4
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
3
SOG
3
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
mid
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
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