No. 10 Florida State women’s soccer fell 2-1 to Virginia Tech on Thursday night in Tallahassee, closing out its regular season with a loss on Senior Night.
Florida State fell to 9-3-3 on the season, while Virginia Tech improved to 8-5-5.
The Seminoles nearly took an early lead in the sixth minute when Joelle Jung’s shot struck the crossbar.
Virginia Tech broke through inside the 13th minute when Anna Weir found the back of the net, giving the Hokies a 1-0 advantage.
Despite being down 1-0 at halftime,
Florida State controlled much of the offensive action, recording 11 shots, including four on goal, compared to Virginia Tech’s four shots and two on goal. The Hokies committed nine fouls in the opening half, while the Seminoles recorded three.
Florida State responded quickly after halftime.
Just 93 seconds after halftime, Jung scored off an assist from Ryder Ajeto, tying the game at 1-1.
The Seminoles continued creating offensive opportunities, with Wrianna Hudson nearly giving Florida State the lead in the 59th minute. Jung followed with another attempt a minute later, but her shot went wide right.
Virginia Tech regained the lead with just under 10 minutes left when Eliana Salama scored, putting the Hokies ahead 2-1.
Florida State continued searching for an equalizer in the closing minutes. The Seminoles earned a free kick just outside the penalty area following a Virginia Tech foul but were unable to convert.
Another opportunity came off a corner kick when Hudson attempted a header that was over the crossbar.
Despite outshooting Virginia Tech 19-9, including a 7-5 advantage in shots on goal, Florida State was unable to find another goal.
The Seminoles will now turn their attention to postseason play, with an ACC Tournament matchup against Virginia scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 8.
