KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI — #3 Florida St. pulled off a stunning upset, defeating #2 TCU 1-0 in a tightly contested NCAA Division I Women's Soccer Championship semifinal Friday night in front of 7,066 fans. Wrianna Hudson's goal in the 73rd minute proved to be the difference in a match that saw the Seminoles control possession and create consistent scoring opportunities throughout the contest.
Hudson's decisive strike came off an assist from Peyton McGovern and Sophia Nguyen, capping a second-half performance that showcased Florida St.'s attacking prowess. The Seminoles dominated the shot count, recording 15 attempts compared to TCU's seven, with eight shots on goal to the Horned Frogs' two. Despite the lopsided offensive statistics, the match remained scoreless until Hudson's breakthrough moment late in regulation.
The first half unfolded as a chess match between two elite programs, with both teams probing for weaknesses but neither able to find the back of the net. Florida St. created the more dangerous chances early, with Jordynn Dudley testing TCU's defense on multiple occasions. Sydney Becerra answered with a low-center shot for the Horned Frogs in the fourth minute, but the half remained deadlocked at the break despite Florida St.'s territorial advantage.
TCU made wholesale changes at halftime, replacing four starters in an attempt to shift momentum. The adjustments initially seemed to work, as the Horned Frogs pressed higher and created some chances of their own. Emma Yolinsky came close with a shot off the woodwork in the 54th minute, keeping the match competitive. However, Florida St. continued to generate opportunities, with Taylor Suarez and Yuna McCormack both testing TCU's goalkeeper with low-center efforts.
The breakthrough finally arrived in the 73rd minute when Hudson capitalized on a well-constructed attacking sequence. The goal snapped a frustrating stretch for the Seminoles, who had dominated possession without reward for much of the match. From that point forward, Florida St. managed the game effectively, absorbing TCU's desperate late pressure while maintaining defensive discipline.
TCU's goalkeeper made seven saves to keep the Horned Frogs in contention, while Florida St.'s defense recorded two saves. The Frogs earned six corner kicks to Florida St.'s four, but couldn't convert their set-piece opportunities into goals. A yellow card to Nawreen Ahmad in the 33rd minute was the only disciplinary action of the match.
The victory extends Florida St.'s winning streak to five matches and showcases the Seminoles' ability to perform under pressure in championship competition. Coming off wins against #2 Georgetown and Ohio St., the Seminoles demonstrated the clinical finishing and defensive resilience required to compete at the highest level. TCU, meanwhile, saw its bid for a championship run halted after advancing past #1 Vanderbilt in the quarterfinals.
Hudson's performance highlighted Florida St.'s attacking depth, while the team's ability to control possession and limit TCU's opportunities demonstrated the defensive intensity that has defined their tournament run. The Seminoles advance to face #1 Stanford in the championship match, setting up a matchup between two of the nation's most dominant programs in pursuit of the national title.