UPDATED: No. 18 Florida State soccer opened ACC play Friday with a 2-2 draw against NC State, rallying from behind twice at the Seminole Soccer Complex in Tallahassee.WATCH FULL REPORT BELOW: No. 18 Florida State battles back tw ice to earn 2-2 draw with NC State in ACC openerNo. 18 Florida State twice came from behind to earn a 2-2 draw against NC State in the ACC opener for both teams Friday night at the Seminole Soccer Complex in Tallahassee.The Seminoles hosted the unbeaten Wolfpack on Military Appreciation Night, as FSU honored those who have served on the 25th anniversary of 9/11.NC State wasted little time taking control. Just 2 minutes in, Erica Roberts scored from deep to put the Wolfpack ahead 1-0.Florida State answered in the 23rd minute. Shaneil Buckley sent in a cross and Wrianna Hudson headed it home to tie the match at 1.The first half turned into a physical ACC battle from there. NC State out shot FSU 7-4 and held a 5-0 advantage in corners, but the two sides went to the break tied.Both teams came out attacking in the second half, and NC State broke through again. In the 58th minute, Daisy Duda found the back of the net to put the Wolfpack back in front, 2-1.Florida State had an answer again. Seven minutes later, Buckley fought through the defense and scored bar-down, tying the match at 2 and giving her a goal and an assist on the night.Neither side found a winner from there. FSU's defense turned away multiple opportunities down the stretch as the two teams traded chances, ending the ACC opener deadlocked at 2.FSU head coach Brian Pensky said the result showed the character of his group despite areas that still need improvement."Certainly going down a goal 90 seconds in isn't how you dial it up, but I'm really proud of the group to come back from a goal two times and the courage and the fight and all those things. Obviously, there are things we gotta clean up. We gotta get better, but certainly from a passion and togetherness in a fight, really proud and glad we got a point," Pensky said.Florida State now has a long break before heading to Louisville on Sept. 27 for their next match.EARLIER:No. 18 Florida State opens ACC soccer play Friday against an unbeaten NC State squad. The Seminoles haven't lost to the Wolfpack since 1998 22 straight meetings without a loss. Florida State soccer opens ACC play Friday against unbeaten NC State WolfpackNo. 18 Florida State opens conference play Friday against an NC State team that has yet to lose this season.The Wolfpack arrive in Tallahassee 7-0-1, including an unbeaten record on the road. But history is firmly on Florida State's side. The Seminoles haven't lost to NC State since 1998, going unbeaten in the last 22 meetings between the two programs.Brian Pensky, FSU women's soccer head coach, said the team is still developing its identity but feels ready for the moment."In terms of a style and connections and relationships, I think that's a real work in progress, but I think in terms of us not just putting on the jersey and calling us a team, I think in the locker room and emotionally we're becoming a team, and I think we're ready to fight for each other Friday and NC State ACC play," Pensky said.Conference play has meant championships for Florida State. In Pensky's first four seasons leading the Seminoles, FSU has won five ACC titles two regular-season championships and three tournament crowns.Goalkeeper Kate Ockene said the energy inside the program heading into ACC play has been building."Yeah, I mean we're so hyped. I mean, it's so exciting ACC play I mean, I'm bias but best conference but I think our positivity is so good. Our energy is so good and I mean, everything again everything is just getting better and better as time goes on, but yeah, it's been super great in the locker room," Ockene said.The last time these two teams met, NC State nearly ended Florida State's unbeaten streak in the series. The Wolfpack led late before the Seminoles scored with just 35 seconds remaining to force a 1-1 draw.Florida State begins its pursuit of another ACC championship against NC State on Friday. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at the Seminole Soccer Complex.This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.Want to see more local news? Visit the WTXL ABC 27 Website. Stay in touch with us anywhere, anytime.Like us on FacebookFollow us on Instagram and X. ...read more read less