University of Pittsburgh Athletics
Tuesday, October 24
Pittsburgh, Pa.
7:00 PM
Pitt
vs
Akron
Pitt Hosts No. 19 Akron in Final Non-Conference Game Tuesday
10/23/2017 4:34:00 PM | Men's Soccer
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PITTSBURGH – The University of Pittsburgh men's soccer team hosts No. 19 Akron Tuesday, Oct. 24 in its final non-conference game of 2017. The Panthers and Zips kick off at 7 p.m. at Ambrose Urbanic Field in the Petersen Sports Complex.
Pitt enters Tuesday's match 8-7 overall with a 2-5 mark against ACC opponents. The 19th-ranked Zips are 10-3-1 on the year with a 2-1 record against MAC foes.
HOW TO FOLLOW
- Friday's game will be broadcast live on the ACC Network Extra and may be viewed on WatchESPN/WatchESPN app by clicking here.
- Live stats can be found by clicking here.
- Fans can also follow along with live updates by following Pitt men's soccer on Twitter.
THE SERIES
- Pitt and Akron meet for the 26th time in program history.
- The Zips lead the all-time series 16-7-2.
- The two teams are meeting for the first time in 34 years.
- The Panthers claimed the last outing in 1983, 1-0, in Pittsburgh.
- Head coach Jay Vidovich is 3-2-1 against Akron.
LAST TIME OUT
- Pitt fell on the road Friday, Oct. 20 to No. 10 Virginia in Charlottesville, 2-1, in double overtime.
- The Panthers fell behind in the first half as the Cavaliers struck in the 40th minute.
- Pitt found the equalizer in the 76th minute thanks to freshman Alexander Dexter.
- Virginia netted the golden goal in the 107th minute.
SCOUTING THE ZIPS
- Akron comes to Pittsburgh on a four-game winning streak after defeating Bowling Green in overtime, 2-1, Saturday, Oct. 21.
- Last week, the Zips checked in at No. 19 in the United Coaches Poll and were 23 in the RPI.
- Akron has faced seven ranked opponents in 2017 and have gone 4-3 against those teams. The Zips most recently defeated then-ranked No. 8 Notre Dame, 2-0, Oct. 17.
- Akron is led by Sam Gainforod with 14 points (five goals, four assists) on the year, while Nick Hinds is close behind with 10 points (four goals, two assists).
- In goal, Ben Lundt has played the majority of minutes and has recorded four shutouts with a 0.58 goals against average.
- The Zips' defense has allowed just eight goals, while putting in 26 of their own.
LOOKING AHEAD
- The Panthers will play their final regular season game of the year Friday, Aug. 27 when ACC foe Virginia Tech comes to Pittsburgh.
- Pitt will then gear-up for the first round of the ACC Tournament, set for Wednesday, Nov. 3.
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PITTSBURGH – The University of Pittsburgh men's soccer team hosts No. 19 Akron Tuesday, Oct. 24 in its final non-conference game of 2017. The Panthers and Zips kick off at 7 p.m. at Ambrose Urbanic Field in the Petersen Sports Complex.
Pitt enters Tuesday's match 8-7 overall with a 2-5 mark against ACC opponents. The 19th-ranked Zips are 10-3-1 on the year with a 2-1 record against MAC foes.
HOW TO FOLLOW
- Friday's game will be broadcast live on the ACC Network Extra and may be viewed on WatchESPN/WatchESPN app by clicking here.
- Live stats can be found by clicking here.
- Fans can also follow along with live updates by following Pitt men's soccer on Twitter.
THE SERIES
- Pitt and Akron meet for the 26th time in program history.
- The Zips lead the all-time series 16-7-2.
- The two teams are meeting for the first time in 34 years.
- The Panthers claimed the last outing in 1983, 1-0, in Pittsburgh.
- Head coach Jay Vidovich is 3-2-1 against Akron.
LAST TIME OUT
- Pitt fell on the road Friday, Oct. 20 to No. 10 Virginia in Charlottesville, 2-1, in double overtime.
- The Panthers fell behind in the first half as the Cavaliers struck in the 40th minute.
- Pitt found the equalizer in the 76th minute thanks to freshman Alexander Dexter.
- Virginia netted the golden goal in the 107th minute.
SCOUTING THE ZIPS
- Akron comes to Pittsburgh on a four-game winning streak after defeating Bowling Green in overtime, 2-1, Saturday, Oct. 21.
- Last week, the Zips checked in at No. 19 in the United Coaches Poll and were 23 in the RPI.
- Akron has faced seven ranked opponents in 2017 and have gone 4-3 against those teams. The Zips most recently defeated then-ranked No. 8 Notre Dame, 2-0, Oct. 17.
- Akron is led by Sam Gainforod with 14 points (five goals, four assists) on the year, while Nick Hinds is close behind with 10 points (four goals, two assists).
- In goal, Ben Lundt has played the majority of minutes and has recorded four shutouts with a 0.58 goals against average.
- The Zips' defense has allowed just eight goals, while putting in 26 of their own.
LOOKING AHEAD
- The Panthers will play their final regular season game of the year Friday, Aug. 27 when ACC foe Virginia Tech comes to Pittsburgh.
- Pitt will then gear-up for the first round of the ACC Tournament, set for Wednesday, Nov. 3.
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