Gators Soccer Vs. No. 3 FSU

The Florida Gators soccer team will play host to the No. 3 Florida State Seminoles at 2 p.m. Sunday. The match will be played at Donald R. Dizney Stadium and broadcasted on SEC Network.

Florida (2-0-3) is coming off a 1-1 draw against Towson at Tiger Field in Maryland last Sunday. Sophomore forward Lena Bailey scored her second goal of the season, as graduate defender Emilee Hauser collected her first assist with the Gators. Nevertheless, it was not enough for UF to avoid its third tie in five games to start the season.

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Red-Hot Seminoles at Dizney

As the defending national champions, the Seminoles (4-0-1) present a unique challenge. Florida State has recorded 21 goals on the season, the most in its first five matchups since 2009. Senior midfielder/forward Taylor Huff leads her squad with five goals.

The Seminoles defeated Villanova 2-0 last Sunday, adding to their 28-game unbeaten streak.

✋Games, ✋Goals for Taylor Huff‼️#OneTribe pic.twitter.com/xpRV6100qc

— FSU Soccer (@FSUSoccer) September 1, 2024

Gators’ Areas Of Focus

Florida State will likely keep things rolling in Gainesville, as its starting 11 will look to keep the high-powered offense rolling. The Gators will have to defend in tight spaces and along the transition.

The Seminoles are averaging 32.6 shots per game, on top of 44 total corners taken. Due to the high efficiency of FSU’s offense, Florida will have to find a way to limit the opposing production. The Gators’ defenders will need to address the threat along the wings, preventing crosses from being made into the box.

As Florida faces its first top-10 opponent of the season, the Gators will likely mold a gameplan to disturb the flow of pace by Florida State. Be on the lookout for Florida to adapt a low block to reduce FSU’s chances while rapidly counterattacking with the quick break after regaining possession.

How To Watch

FSU leads 16-13 in the series against UF. FSU won 1-0 in Tallahassee on Sept. 10, 2023.

The SEC Network will televise the match and FloridaGators.com will carry it on the web.