Florida State University Athletics
11/3/2026 2:48:00 PM | Women's Soccer
TALLAHASSEE – Florida State soccer senior defender Tanner Strickland has been named the ACC Defensive Player of the Week, the conference announced on Tuesday.
Strickland is bestowed with weekly conference accolades for the first time in her career.
This is the fourth ACC weekly honor for the Seminoles this season, their most since they received five in 2023. Strickland is joined by fellow senior defender Grace Hoytink, who was named the ACC Defensive Player of the Week on October 20. Sophomore goalkeeper Kate Ockene was recognized as the ACC Goalkeeper of the Week twice, on September 8 and October 20.
Strickland helped Florida State to a 2-0-0 weekend, with a 2-1 win against No. 5 Duke on October 29 before a 2-0 victory at rival Miami on November 1. FSU has won five of its last six games and is unbeaten in nine of its last 10 going into the regular-season finale Thursday night in Tallahassee.
In Thursday's win against Duke, Strickland scored the eventual game-winning goal in the 13th minute. In a 2-1 game, Strickland and the FSU back line held Duke without a shot in the final 30 minutes to prevent a late rally by the fifth-ranked visiting side. Three days later at Miami, Strickland helped limit the Hurricanes to just one shot in the shutout victory. The defensive performance came after UM had 53 combined shots in its previous three games, with a single-game low of 15. In the two games last week, Strickland played the full 90 minutes vs. Duke and logged 72 minutes at Miami.
On the season, Strickland has scored three goals with one assist for seven points, tied for third-most on the team. She shares the team lead with two game-winning goals. Strickland has played in 12 games with 10 starts and has logged 792 minutes.
Strickland and the No. 10-ranked Seminoles conclude 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 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).
Strickland is bestowed with weekly conference accolades for the first time in her career.
This is the fourth ACC weekly honor for the Seminoles this season, their most since they received five in 2023. Strickland is joined by fellow senior defender Grace Hoytink, who was named the ACC Defensive Player of the Week on October 20. Sophomore goalkeeper Kate Ockene was recognized as the ACC Goalkeeper of the Week twice, on September 8 and October 20.
Strickland helped Florida State to a 2-0-0 weekend, with a 2-1 win against No. 5 Duke on October 29 before a 2-0 victory at rival Miami on November 1. FSU has won five of its last six games and is unbeaten in nine of its last 10 going into the regular-season finale Thursday night in Tallahassee.
In Thursday's win against Duke, Strickland scored the eventual game-winning goal in the 13th minute. In a 2-1 game, Strickland and the FSU back line held Duke without a shot in the final 30 minutes to prevent a late rally by the fifth-ranked visiting side. Three days later at Miami, Strickland helped limit the Hurricanes to just one shot in the shutout victory. The defensive performance came after UM had 53 combined shots in its previous three games, with a single-game low of 15. In the two games last week, Strickland played the full 90 minutes vs. Duke and logged 72 minutes at Miami.
On the season, Strickland has scored three goals with one assist for seven points, tied for third-most on the team. She shares the team lead with two game-winning goals. Strickland has played in 12 games with 10 starts and has logged 792 minutes.
Strickland and the No. 10-ranked Seminoles conclude 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 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).
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