Florida State University Athletics
Ockene Named ACC Goalkeeper of the Week
9/8/2026 7:12:00 PM | Women's Soccer
TALLAHASSEE – Florida State soccer sophomore goalkeeper Kate Ockene has been named the ACC Goalkeeper of the Week, the conference announced on Tuesday.
Ockene earns an ACC weekly accolade for the first time in her career, and she is the first FSU player to be named ACC Goalkeeper of the Week, as the award is bestowed by the league for the first time in 2026. Previously eligible for ACC Defensive Player of the Week accolades, the last Florida State goalkeeper recognized was Cristina Roque in 2022. Since ACC weekly honors were awarded beginning in 2010, four Seminole goalkeepers have received a total of eight weekly honors.
This is Ockene's first award of any kind this season after she concluded the 2025 campaign as the College Cup Defensive Most Outstanding Player.
In a pair of matches last week, Ockene totaled 11 saves, with three in a 2-1 comeback win at No. 25 Georgia on September 3 and a season-best eight saves in a 1-1 draw to Rice on September 6. The eight saves vs. Rice is one shy of Ockene's career high, while the three saves vs. UGA came as the Bulldogs attempted 18 shots.
Ockene has made 18 saves on the season, 11 coming last week, in five games. She boasts a 3-1-1 record with two shutouts. Her 3.6 saves per game is second in the ACC through the end of non-conference play.
Up next for Ockene and the Seminoles, the ACC schedule begins on Friday, September 11, vs. NC State at 7 p.m. ET in Tallahassee. It's Military Appreciation Presented by VyStar, and military and first responders can get discounted $4.50 tickets by using the code HEROES online here or at the ticket office on game day. 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 FSUID.
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).
Ockene earns an ACC weekly accolade for the first time in her career, and she is the first FSU player to be named ACC Goalkeeper of the Week, as the award is bestowed by the league for the first time in 2026. Previously eligible for ACC Defensive Player of the Week accolades, the last Florida State goalkeeper recognized was Cristina Roque in 2022. Since ACC weekly honors were awarded beginning in 2010, four Seminole goalkeepers have received a total of eight weekly honors.
This is Ockene's first award of any kind this season after she concluded the 2025 campaign as the College Cup Defensive Most Outstanding Player.
In a pair of matches last week, Ockene totaled 11 saves, with three in a 2-1 comeback win at No. 25 Georgia on September 3 and a season-best eight saves in a 1-1 draw to Rice on September 6. The eight saves vs. Rice is one shy of Ockene's career high, while the three saves vs. UGA came as the Bulldogs attempted 18 shots.
Ockene has made 18 saves on the season, 11 coming last week, in five games. She boasts a 3-1-1 record with two shutouts. Her 3.6 saves per game is second in the ACC through the end of non-conference play.
Up next for Ockene and the Seminoles, the ACC schedule begins on Friday, September 11, vs. NC State at 7 p.m. ET in Tallahassee. It's Military Appreciation Presented by VyStar, and military and first responders can get discounted $4.50 tickets by using the code HEROES online here or at the ticket office on game day. 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 FSUID.
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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