No. 3 Florida State soccer shuts out FAU, 3-0 in home opener

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No. 3 Florida State soccer shuts out FAU, 3-0 in home opener
Summary

No. 3 Florida State secured a 3-0 victory over FAU in their home opener on August 20, 2026. The Seminoles controlled the match from the start, with Tanner Strickland scoring the first goal in the 11th minute. Freshman Ryder Ajeto added a second goal at 63:18, marking her first collegiate score. FAU struggled offensively, managing just two shots throughout the match. Florida State remains unbeaten this season with a 3-0 record and has not conceded a goal in their last five games, dating back to last season's College Cup. The Seminoles will next face Florida on August 23.

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  • Tanner Strickland scores first goal in the 11th minute.
  • Ryder Ajeto nets her first collegiate goal at 63:18.
  • Florida State takes 18 total shots to FAU's two.
  • Seminoles remain 3-0 to start the season.
  • Next match on August 23 against Florida.
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After moving up one spot to No. 3 in the rankings, Florida State returned to Tallahassee for its home opener, defeating FAU 3-0 to improve to 3-0 on the season. Florida State switched up its starting lineup from its previous match against FIU. The Seminoles started sophomore Kate Ockene in goal, with freshman Bridget Mutipula, […]

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Florida State soccer extended its unbeaten run in non-conference games to 36 with a shutout win over FAU in the Seminoles home opener.

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