Friday, October 27
Pittsburgh, Pa.
7:00 PM
Pitt
vs
Virginia Tech
Panthers Conclude Regular Season with Virginia Tech
10/26/2017 12:32:00 PM | Men's Soccer
Pitt Hosts Hokies Friday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m.
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PITTSBURGH – The University of Pittsburgh men's soccer team concludes regular season action Friday, Oct. 27 when the Virginia Tech Hokies visit Pittsburgh. Conference play is set to begin at 7 p.m. at Ambrose Urbanic Field in the Petersen Sports Complex.
The Panthers enter Friday's match 8-8 overall with a 2-5 mark against ACC foes. The Hokies are 7-8 overall and are also 2-5 in conference play.
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.
FRIDAY PROMOTIONS
- Prior to the start of Friday's game, Pitt will recognize its seven graduating seniors: Kevin Angulo, Matt Bischoff, Bryce Cregan, Mauriq Hill, Raj Kahlon, Will Marshall and Pol Planellas.
- In conjunction with Senior Night, former Pitt men's soccer players in attendance will be recognized at halftime for Alumni Night.
THE SERIES
- The Panthers and Hokies clash for the eighth time in program history.
- Virginia Tech leads the all-time series 3-0-4.
- In the last meeting in Blacksburg, Va., Pitt dropped a 2-1 decision to the Hokies.
- Head coach Jay Vidovich is 13-3-1 all-time versus Virginia Tech.
LAST TIME OUT
- In the Panthers' final non-conference game of 2017, Pitt dropped a 3-0 decision to No. 14 Akron.
- The Zips used a first half goal and two in the second half to take down the Panthers.
SCOUTING THE HOKIES
- In their last time out, the Hokies fell 4-0 to No. 4 North Carolina Sunday, Oct. 22.
- Virginia Tech is 28th in the latest RPI.
- The Hokies are led by Marcelo Acuna with 20 points (nine goals, two assists) on the year.
- In goal, Ben Lundgaard has appeared in 15 games for Virginia Tech and has made 83 saves.
- The Hokies had a notable season a year ago, finishing 13-5-4 overall with a 3-4-1 mark in the ACC.
- Virginia Tech's season came to an end in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament as Wake Forest took them down 2-0.
- The Hokies finished eighth in the NSCAA Coaches poll and was 11th in the RPI.
LOOKING AHEAD
- Pitt enters postseason play Wednesday, Nov. 1 with the first round of the ACC Men's Soccer Tournament.
- Following the conclusion of the ACC games, the Panthers will find out who their opponent is.
#H2P | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
PITTSBURGH – The University of Pittsburgh men's soccer team concludes regular season action Friday, Oct. 27 when the Virginia Tech Hokies visit Pittsburgh. Conference play is set to begin at 7 p.m. at Ambrose Urbanic Field in the Petersen Sports Complex.
The Panthers enter Friday's match 8-8 overall with a 2-5 mark against ACC foes. The Hokies are 7-8 overall and are also 2-5 in conference play.
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.
FRIDAY PROMOTIONS
- Prior to the start of Friday's game, Pitt will recognize its seven graduating seniors: Kevin Angulo, Matt Bischoff, Bryce Cregan, Mauriq Hill, Raj Kahlon, Will Marshall and Pol Planellas.
- In conjunction with Senior Night, former Pitt men's soccer players in attendance will be recognized at halftime for Alumni Night.
THE SERIES
- The Panthers and Hokies clash for the eighth time in program history.
- Virginia Tech leads the all-time series 3-0-4.
- In the last meeting in Blacksburg, Va., Pitt dropped a 2-1 decision to the Hokies.
- Head coach Jay Vidovich is 13-3-1 all-time versus Virginia Tech.
LAST TIME OUT
- In the Panthers' final non-conference game of 2017, Pitt dropped a 3-0 decision to No. 14 Akron.
- The Zips used a first half goal and two in the second half to take down the Panthers.
SCOUTING THE HOKIES
- In their last time out, the Hokies fell 4-0 to No. 4 North Carolina Sunday, Oct. 22.
- Virginia Tech is 28th in the latest RPI.
- The Hokies are led by Marcelo Acuna with 20 points (nine goals, two assists) on the year.
- In goal, Ben Lundgaard has appeared in 15 games for Virginia Tech and has made 83 saves.
- The Hokies had a notable season a year ago, finishing 13-5-4 overall with a 3-4-1 mark in the ACC.
- Virginia Tech's season came to an end in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament as Wake Forest took them down 2-0.
- The Hokies finished eighth in the NSCAA Coaches poll and was 11th in the RPI.
LOOKING AHEAD
- Pitt enters postseason play Wednesday, Nov. 1 with the first round of the ACC Men's Soccer Tournament.
- Following the conclusion of the ACC games, the Panthers will find out who their opponent is.
#H2P | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
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