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Sweet 16 Showdown: FSU vs. Georgetown, Ohio State Upsets Notre Dame

11/23/2025

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Summary

NCAA Soccer Playoffs

The 2025 NCAA Women's Soccer tournament has reached the Sweet 16, with Florida State University women's soccer (No. 3) facing Georgetown (No. 2) on November 23, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
The Ohio State University upset No. 1 Notre Dame 1-0, their first tournament win against Notre Dame, and will face No. 23 Baylor on November 23, 2025.
The Women's College Cup will be held in Kansas City on December 5 and 8, 2025.

Summary

Kansas Faces Duke

Kansas will face No. 2-seeded Duke University in the NCAA Women's Soccer Tournament Sweet 16 on November 23.
Kansas advanced by defeating No. 20 Louisville 3-1, matching its record for most goals in an NCAA match.
Duke University defeated UCF 1-0 on ESPN+.
Duke University forward Mia Minestrella has scored her fourth tournament goal.

History

Historical Context

The inaugural NCAA Women's Soccer Tournament began in 1982, with the University of North Carolina claiming the first championship. This event marked a pivotal moment for women's sports, reflecting the impact of Title IX, enacted in 1972, which advanced gender equality in athletics. Over four decades, programs like Florida State University and Duke University have emerged, showcasing the tournament's growth and significance.

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NCAA Soccer Playoffs

The 2025 NCAA Women's Soccer tournament has reached the Sweet 16, with Florida State University women's soccer (No. 3) facing Georgetown (No. 2) on November 23, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
The Ohio State University upset No. 1 Notre Dame 1-0, their first tournament win against Notre Dame, and will face No. 23 Baylor on November 23, 2025.
The Women's College Cup will be held in Kansas City on December 5 and 8, 2025.

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