No. 22 Florida State soccer tied Louisville 0-0, and now must play No. 23 Clemson, who is already battled tested this season with wins over Miami, Syracuse, and Arkansas.
No. 22 Florida State soccer tied Louisville 0-0 on Sunday, September 27, at Dr. Mark and Cindy Lynn Stadium in Louisville KY.
With the tie Florida State is now 4-1-3 overall, and 0-0-2 in the ACC this season. Florida State was outshot by Louisville 9-3, and Louisville dominated in corner kicks, 8-2. This was a physical matchup that resulted in both teams committing nine fouls each. Not only did the two defenses each pitch a shutout, but there was only one shot on goal each for both teams.
Shaneil Buckley had two shots for Florida State, including the lone shot on goal for the Seminoles. Buckley, a junior midfielder, has four shots on goal this season. Buckley's shot didn't come until the 73rd minute of the game.
Goalkeeper Kate Ockene made a save on the single shot on goal attempt made by Louisville. Ockene now has eight clean sheets in her career, and three for the season.
Janet Ockene led a defensive charge in the final third of the game when Louisville was awarded three corner kicks in a late rally attempt. Ockene made her lone save of the game in the 81st minute as part of the late rally.
Up next for Florida State is the No.23 Clemson Tigers. The Tigers are led by head coach Eddie Radwanski who has been the coach for 16 seasons. With over 300 career wins his record at Clemson is 162-102-43.
Against Florida State, Rawanski is 3-16-2. Florida State has won nine of the last ten matches against Clemson.
This season Clemson is 6-2-3 and has wins over Miami, Syracuse, and Arkansas. They have losses to Notre Dameand South Carolina. They have tied Auburn, Boston College, and Ohio St.
Key transfers that Radwanski will be counting on are: Nona Reason and Gabby Hoscheck. Reason is a goalkeeper from North Carolina with experience on the US Youth National Team. Hoscheck, a transfer from Elon, brings experience and depth to the midfield.
Key returners for Clemson are Juju Harris and Taylor Leib. Harris was All-ACC Freshman Team and was the team leader with 22points, 7 goals, and eight assists. She was also third-team All-ACC.
Leib has been Rookie of the Week, as well as ACC Offensive Player of the Week. The forward/midfielder had four goals, three assists, and 11 total points last season.
Florida State will travel to Clemson for their match on Sunday, October 4. Kickoff will be at 3:30 p.m. ET.
