Florida State Seminoles
ACC
The Florida State Seminole women’s soccer team has been the most consistent squad in the nation during the 2012 regular season, even while facing the stiff competition in the ACC. Florida State rose up to the challenge and secured the regular season championship against a level of in-conference competition that is like no other. Thus, heading into the 2012 NCAA Tournament, the Seminoles will be a team on a mission and attempt to finally break the national championship door down and win its first national title.
2012 Record: 16-3-0, 8-2-0
Coach: Mark Krikorian
Good Results: 8/31 Florida (1-0), 9/16 Wake Forest (1-0), 10/28 Boston College (4-0)
Bad Results: 10/18 at Boston College (2-3), 10/25 at Miami (0-1), 11/2 vs Virginia (2-4)
Why They Can Surprise:
The ability to defend at an elite level is a huge asset for the Seminoles. In previous years towards the end of the season, the defense has let down enough to make it hard for the explosive offense to overcome. Another asset is the fact that this experienced squad, led by senior Tiffany McCarty, has the familiarity of making a deep run into the postseason and knows what it takes to return to the College Cup. In addition, the gauntlet of the ACC schedule should have this team very prepared for the November sprint to the College Cup in San Diego. No matter what happens in the ACC Tournament, Florida State should have one of the top four national seeds already on lock-down and be at home all the way through until the College Cup.
Why They Can Disappoint:
The Seminoles have played a ton of one goal matches in 2012. Thus, there is a potential for concern if they were to fall behind early in a match in the postseason. If Florida State were to fall behind early and have to push extra numbers forward to get back into a match, how will that affect their ability to defend at an elite level? The ability to defend all season long is a huge reason why the Seminoles won the ACC, and will be a top national seed. They are going to need to continue to defend and consistently finish scoring chances in the attacking end to make it to San Diego and the College Cup.
Key Strikers:
Tiffany McCarty, Senior, 10 goals, 4 assists
Jessica Price, Senior, 2 goals, 7 assists
Jamia Fields, Sophomore, 1 goal, 7 assists
Key Midfielders:
Dagny Brynjarsdottir, Sophomore, 7 goals, 6 assists
Isabella Schmid, Freshman, 0 goals, 1 assist
Casey Short, Senior, 0 goals, 2 assists
Key Defenders:
Kristin Grubka, Sophomore, 5 goals, 4 assists
Ines Jaurena, Senior, 3 goals, 2 assists
Tiana Brockway, Senior, 2 goals, 2 assists
Key Goalkeepers:
Kelsey Wys, Junior, 0.65 goals against average, .836 save percentage, 9 shutouts
By the Numbers:
Scoring Offense: 2.11 (35th in nation, 5th in conference)
Goals-Against Average: 0.388 (1, 1)
Shutout Percentage: 0.788 (1, 1)
Save Percentage: 0.887 (3, 1)
Recent Postseason Appearances:
Florida State 2011 First Round Defeated Samford
Florida State 2011 Second Round Defeated Portland
Florida State 2011 Third Round Defeated Louisville
Florida State 2011 Quarterfinals Defeated Virginia
Florida State 2011 National Semifinals Lost to Stanford
Florida State 2010 First Round Defeated Middle Tennessee
Florida State 2010 Second Round Defeated USF
Florida State 2010 Third Round Defeated Marquette
Florida State 2010 Quarterfinals Lost to Stanford
Florida State 2009 First Round Defeated Southeastern Louisiana
Florida State 2009 Second Round Defeated California
Florida State 2009 Third Round Defeated Texas A&M
Florida State 2009 Quarterfinals Lost to Notre Dame
Florida State 2008 First Round Defeated Mississippi Valley
Florida State 2008 Second Round Defeated Auburn
Florida State 2008 Third Round Defeated Boston College
Florida State 2008 Quarterfinals Lost to Notre Dame
Florida State 2007 First Round Defeated Kennesaw State
Florida State 2007 Second Round Defeated LSU
Florida State 2007 Third Round Defeated Texas
Florida State 2007 Quarterfinals Defeated Connecticut
Florida State 2007 National Semifinals Defeated Notre Dame
Florida State 2007 National Finals Lost to USC
Fresno State 2010 First Round Lost to UCF
Fresno State 2008 First Round Lost to UCLA
Fresno State 2005 First Round Lost to Santa Clara
Fresno State 1999 First Round Lost to Cal Poly
*all team stats through 10/28
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