Friday, October 6
Pittsburgh, Pa.
7:00 PM
Pitt
vs
Duke
Panthers Host No. 19 Duke Friday
10/5/2017 4:34:00 PM | Men's Soccer
Pitt Faces Third Consecutive Ranked Team
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Notes: Pitt | Duke
PITTSBURGH – The University of Pittsburgh men's soccer team is set to face its third consecutive ranked opponent in No. 19 Duke Friday, Oct. 6. The ACC match-up is set to begin at 7 p.m. at Ambrose Urbanic Field in the Petersen Sports Complex.
The Panthers enter Friday's game 6-5-0 overall and are 1-3-0 against ACC opponents. The Blue Devils are 8-2-1 overall and are 2-2-0 against conference 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 Duke clash for just the sixth time.
- The Blue Devils lead the all-time series 4-0-1.
- In their last meeting in 2016, the two teams played to a 1-1 double overtime draw in Durham, N.C.
- Head coach Jay Vidovich is 8-14-6 all-time versus Duke.
LAST TIME OUT
- The Panthers upset No. 14 Columbia Tuesday, Oct. 3 in New York, N.Y.
- Pitt used a first half goal from freshman Alexander Dexter in the 41st minute to claim its second consecutive win over a top 25 opponent.
- With the win, the Panthers have now reached the six-win mark for the first time since the 2012 season when they finished 6-9-2 overall.
SCOUTING THE BLUE DEVILS
- Duke comes to Pittsburgh after defeating Elon, 1-0 Tuesday Oct. 3.
- The Blue Devils rank 19th in the United Soccer Coaches poll for the second consecutive week.
- In the first RPI of the 2017 season released Oct. 1, Duke checked in at No. 12.
- The Blue Devils are led by senior midfielder Brian White with 13 points after netting six goals with one assist. Close behind him is sophomore midfielder Daniele Proch with 10 points (four goals, two assists).
- Duke finished 2016 season 7-8-2 overall and 2-5-1 against ACC opponents.
CREGAN COLLECTS WEEKLY HONORS
- Senior Bryce Cregan was named ACC Defender of the Week Monday, Oct. 2.
- Cregan's weekly recognition is the first in program history since joining the ACC in 2013.
- The Dallastown, Pa., native played a crucial role in Pitt's notable wins over West Virginia and No. 21 Syracuse a week ago.
PITT AMONG TOUGHEST SCHEDULES
- In the first RPI release of the 2017 season, Pitt checks in at No. 39.
- Eight ACC teams are in the top 18 spots.
- The last time the Panthers opening RPI was within the top 50 was in 2015. Pitt started the season off at No. 38.
LOOKING AHEAD
- The Panthers remain home to host in-state rival Penn State Tuesday, Oct. 10.
- Non-conference action gets underway at 7 p.m. at Ambrose Urbanic Field in the Petersen Sports Complex.
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Notes: Pitt | Duke
PITTSBURGH – The University of Pittsburgh men's soccer team is set to face its third consecutive ranked opponent in No. 19 Duke Friday, Oct. 6. The ACC match-up is set to begin at 7 p.m. at Ambrose Urbanic Field in the Petersen Sports Complex.
The Panthers enter Friday's game 6-5-0 overall and are 1-3-0 against ACC opponents. The Blue Devils are 8-2-1 overall and are 2-2-0 against conference 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 Duke clash for just the sixth time.
- The Blue Devils lead the all-time series 4-0-1.
- In their last meeting in 2016, the two teams played to a 1-1 double overtime draw in Durham, N.C.
- Head coach Jay Vidovich is 8-14-6 all-time versus Duke.
LAST TIME OUT
- The Panthers upset No. 14 Columbia Tuesday, Oct. 3 in New York, N.Y.
- Pitt used a first half goal from freshman Alexander Dexter in the 41st minute to claim its second consecutive win over a top 25 opponent.
- With the win, the Panthers have now reached the six-win mark for the first time since the 2012 season when they finished 6-9-2 overall.
SCOUTING THE BLUE DEVILS
- Duke comes to Pittsburgh after defeating Elon, 1-0 Tuesday Oct. 3.
- The Blue Devils rank 19th in the United Soccer Coaches poll for the second consecutive week.
- In the first RPI of the 2017 season released Oct. 1, Duke checked in at No. 12.
- The Blue Devils are led by senior midfielder Brian White with 13 points after netting six goals with one assist. Close behind him is sophomore midfielder Daniele Proch with 10 points (four goals, two assists).
- Duke finished 2016 season 7-8-2 overall and 2-5-1 against ACC opponents.
CREGAN COLLECTS WEEKLY HONORS
- Senior Bryce Cregan was named ACC Defender of the Week Monday, Oct. 2.
- Cregan's weekly recognition is the first in program history since joining the ACC in 2013.
- The Dallastown, Pa., native played a crucial role in Pitt's notable wins over West Virginia and No. 21 Syracuse a week ago.
PITT AMONG TOUGHEST SCHEDULES
- In the first RPI release of the 2017 season, Pitt checks in at No. 39.
- Eight ACC teams are in the top 18 spots.
- The last time the Panthers opening RPI was within the top 50 was in 2015. Pitt started the season off at No. 38.
LOOKING AHEAD
- The Panthers remain home to host in-state rival Penn State Tuesday, Oct. 10.
- Non-conference action gets underway at 7 p.m. at Ambrose Urbanic Field in the Petersen Sports Complex.
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