No. 3 FSU Improves to 2-0 with Second Shutout
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The No. 3 Florida State soccer team beat FIU 2-0 on Sunday night at the Seminole Soccer Complex in Tallahassee, Florida.
Concluding the opening weekend of play with their second shutout in as many games, the Seminoles (2-0-0) benefited from goals by sophomore forward Wrianna Hudson and redshirt sophomore midfielder Peyton Nourse, both their second scores of the young campaign.
FSU held the Panthers (0-1-0), who made their season debut on Sunday night, without a shot. The home side registered 13 shots, five on goal, and had a 5-0 advantage in corner kicks. A total of 22 players saw action for the Garnet and Gold.
Florida State improved to 7-0-0 all-time against FIU. The last three games in the series have been clean sheets.
The Seminoles extended two multi-season streaks to 30 consecutive games on Sunday night, as FSU is 27-0-3 in regular-season non-conference play since early in the 2019 season and 28-0-2 overall at home since the middle of 2022.
Hudson gave Florida State a 1-0 lead in the 32nd minute, her 11th career goal and fourth in the last five games going back to the end of last season. It was Hudson’s fourth career game-winning goal and first in 2025. Nourse made it 2-0 in the 68th minute with her fifth career goal. That was assisted by a pair of sophomores, forward Solai Washington and midfielder Peyton McGovern.
Hudson, Nourse and junior forward Jordynn Dudley each had two shots to lead the team, and they were three of five players with a shot on goal. Freshmen goalkeepers Kate Ockene and Evan O’Steen both made their collegiate debuts and played 45 minutes in goal, with Ockene getting the start and O’Steen playing the second half to combine for the shutout.
The Seminoles had several good chances early before Hudson converted at 31:27 to give the Seminoles the 1-0 advantage. From the midfield line, freshman forward Jaida McGrew sent a long ball in towards the top of the 18-yard box. FIU’s keeper came out to play the ball but deflected it and could not make a clean catch. As the ball bounced away from the box, Hudson ran in and chipped it in from 23 yards out, beyond the diving leg of an FIU defender.
FSU had six shots, four on goal, in the first half, with four corner kicks.
Florida State began the second half with opportunities in the final third early, and registered two shots, but none on target.
The lead was doubled at 67:15 thanks to Nourse, who tapped it in from inside the six following two great passes. On the far side, McGovern sent a ball up to Washington at the corner of the penalty area. Washington dribbled into the box and, 10 yards out, delivered a perfect centering pass to a wide open Nourse near the far post.
The home side had seven shots, one on frame, in the final 45 minutes, with one corner kick.
Florida State will have the next 10 days off before traveling to Kansas for a matchup on Thursday, August 28. Kickoff is at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT, in what will be the Seminoles’ first road game of the year.
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).
Concluding the opening weekend of play with their second shutout in as many games, the Seminoles (2-0-0) benefited from goals by sophomore forward Wrianna Hudson and redshirt sophomore midfielder Peyton Nourse, both their second scores of the young campaign.
FSU held the Panthers (0-1-0), who made their season debut on Sunday night, without a shot. The home side registered 13 shots, five on goal, and had a 5-0 advantage in corner kicks. A total of 22 players saw action for the Garnet and Gold.
Florida State improved to 7-0-0 all-time against FIU. The last three games in the series have been clean sheets.
The Seminoles extended two multi-season streaks to 30 consecutive games on Sunday night, as FSU is 27-0-3 in regular-season non-conference play since early in the 2019 season and 28-0-2 overall at home since the middle of 2022.
Hudson gave Florida State a 1-0 lead in the 32nd minute, her 11th career goal and fourth in the last five games going back to the end of last season. It was Hudson’s fourth career game-winning goal and first in 2025. Nourse made it 2-0 in the 68th minute with her fifth career goal. That was assisted by a pair of sophomores, forward Solai Washington and midfielder Peyton McGovern.
Hudson, Nourse and junior forward Jordynn Dudley each had two shots to lead the team, and they were three of five players with a shot on goal. Freshmen goalkeepers Kate Ockene and Evan O’Steen both made their collegiate debuts and played 45 minutes in goal, with Ockene getting the start and O’Steen playing the second half to combine for the shutout.
The Seminoles had several good chances early before Hudson converted at 31:27 to give the Seminoles the 1-0 advantage. From the midfield line, freshman forward Jaida McGrew sent a long ball in towards the top of the 18-yard box. FIU’s keeper came out to play the ball but deflected it and could not make a clean catch. As the ball bounced away from the box, Hudson ran in and chipped it in from 23 yards out, beyond the diving leg of an FIU defender.
FSU had six shots, four on goal, in the first half, with four corner kicks.
Florida State began the second half with opportunities in the final third early, and registered two shots, but none on target.
The lead was doubled at 67:15 thanks to Nourse, who tapped it in from inside the six following two great passes. On the far side, McGovern sent a ball up to Washington at the corner of the penalty area. Washington dribbled into the box and, 10 yards out, delivered a perfect centering pass to a wide open Nourse near the far post.
The home side had seven shots, one on frame, in the final 45 minutes, with one corner kick.
Florida State will have the next 10 days off before traveling to Kansas for a matchup on Thursday, August 28. Kickoff is at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT, in what will be the Seminoles’ first road game of the year.
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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