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Stanford Edges Duke 1-0 to Reach NCAA Women’s College Cup Final Against Florida State

The Cardinal carry a 17-match unbeaten run into an all-ACC championship as they pursue a fourth national title.

San Jose State’s Mitchell Keightley prepares to shoot during the Spartans’ match against Fordham in the NCAA men’s water polo quarterfinals at Stanford on Friday. Keightley scored on the shot, but the Spartans lost the match. 
UC Davis goalie Baxter Chelsom makes a save during an men's water polo NCAA quarterfinal match against Stanford at Avery Aquatic Complex at Stanford on Friday. Stanford won 15-9 to advance to the semifinals.
Jeff Watt’s Stanford University polo shirt with a logo featuring the redwood tree El Palo Alto on Nov. 4, 2024, in Palo Alto, Calif. (Dai Sugano/Bay Area News Group)

Overview

  • Senior midfielder Jasmine Aikey delivered the winner on a free kick around the 10th minute at CPKC Stadium in Kansas City.
  • Freshman goalkeeper Caroline Birkel made two saves to secure the clean sheet as Stanford’s defense allowed only two shots on target.
  • Stanford outshot Duke 23-11 with an 8-2 edge in shots on goal, had a goal disallowed for offside, and saw Charlotte Kohler hit the post late.
  • Duke keeper Caroline Dysart, who had four straight tournament shutouts, conceded her first goal of the NCAA run and finished with three saves.
  • No. 1 Stanford (21-1-2) will face No. 3 Florida State on Monday after the Seminoles beat TCU 1-0, a rematch following FSU’s 2023 title win and Stanford’s 2-1 road victory in October.