| #4 Notre Dame (14-2-2) vs #5 Florida State (12-2-2) | |
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| When: | Thursday, Nov. 3 | 8 p.m. ET |
| Where: | Cary, NC | WakeMed Stadium |
| Watch: | ACC Network |
| Live Scoring: | |
| Notes: | ND Notes |
| Social: | NDWSOC Twitter NDWSOC Instagram |
CARY, N.C. – It’s a rematch and another top-5 showdown with more than just ACC Tournament implications on Thursday night for Notre Dame women’s soccer. The No. 4 nationally ranked Fighting Irish will once again collide with No. 5 Florida State, this time in the ACC Tournament semifinals. The two will not only be fighting for a spot in Sunday’s title game, but ultimately a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament as well.
First touch is set for 8 p.m. ET inside WakeMed Stadium. The match will air live on ACC Network.
ACC TOURNAMENT
Notre Dame joined the league back in 2013 and are searching for its first appearance in the ACC Tournament Final.
The Irish are 1-7-1 all-time in the ACC Tournament. They’ve appeared in the semis twice (2014 & 2016) and its lone win was a quarterfinal matchup in 2016.
Prior, Notre Dame dominated the Big East with 11 Tournament Titles, posting a 37-5-1 record in the league tourney over 17 appearances.
A WIN ON THURSDAY WOULD ALSO …
mark Coach Norman’s best year at the helm, already surpassing last year’s win total of 14.
THE OTHER PRIZE ON THURSDAY
In Monday’s RPI update it went No. 1 UCLA, No. 2 Alabama, No. 3 UNC, No. 4 Florida State, No. 5 Notre Dame and No. 6 Duke. That’s right – four ACC teams in the 3-6 spots and all four teams that are in Cary on Thursday. So yes, these four teams are battling for a spot in Sunday’s final, but also 1-2 spots that could be up for grabs in terms of a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament.
RED-HOT ALBERT
Nothing like hitting your stride down the stretch.
Albert recorded braces at Wake Forest and vs Duke to end the regular season. She has ultimately scored eight goals over the last seven games, which includes three game-winners.
In addition, she scored free-kick goals in both the Virginia Tech and Wake Forest games and has three total on the season.
ITS PLACE AMONG THE BEST
The Irish have made major statements all season long to boost their resume. Take this stat — 4-1-2 against the top-25.
Notre Dame defeated then No. 2 Virginia 1-0, No. 3 Florida State 4-0 and tied both No. 11 Duke and No. 19 Pitt.
Notre Dame earned two top-three wins during the regular season for the first time in program history.
The victory…