Friday, September 22
Clemson, S.C.
7:00 PM
Pitt
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Clemson
Panthers Travel to No. 8 Clemson Friday
9/21/2017 5:12:00 PM | Men's Soccer
Pitt Faces its Third ACC Opponent of 2017
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PITTSBURGH – The University of Pittsburgh men's soccer team heads to South Carolina Friday, Sept. 22 to take on No. 8 Clemson at Historic Riggs Field. Conference action is set to get underway at 7 p.m.
The Panthers enter Friday's match 3-4-0 overall record with a 0-2-0 mark against ACC opponents in 2017. The Tigers boast an overall record of 6-1-0 overall and are 1-1-0 against conference foes.
HOW TO FOLLOW
- Friday's game will be broadcast live on 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's men's soccer on Twitter.
THE SERIES
- Pitt and Clemson clash for just the second time in program history.
- The Tigers lead the series 2-0 with their last win coming in 2014 in Pittsburgh.
- Head coach Jay Vidovich is 13-7-6 all-time versus Clemson.
LAST TIME OUT
- The Panthers picked up their third win of the season Tuesday night over cross-town foe Robert Morris, 2-1.
- Pitt struck first in the eighth minute as freshman Colin Brezniak netted his second goal of the season.
- The Colonials found the equalizer in the 55th minute, but the Panthers responded soon after thanks to junior Joshua Gaspari who put in the game-winner.
SCOUTING THE TIGERS
- Clemson has suffered just one loss this season – coming against ACC foe NC State Sept. 8.
- In their last time out, the Tigers took down UCLA 3-0 Sept. 19.
- Clemson boasts two players who have each scored three goals, including senior Diego Campos who leads the way with eight points (three goals, two assists).
- The Tigers finished the 2016 campaign with the No. 1 RPI in the country while ranking fifth in the NSCAA Coaches poll.
- Clemson fell short in the ACC Championship match, dropping a 3-1 decision to Wake Forest.
- The Tigers then made a run in the NCAA Tournament, reaching the Elite Eight where they fell to Denver. They finished the year 14-4-5 overall record while going 4-1-3 against conference foes.
VIDOVICH AT THE HELM
- Head coach Jay Vidovich enters his second year at the helm of the Pitt soccer program and his 23rd season overall on the sidelines.
- The two-time NSCAA Coach of the Year has produced over 35 professional players, 21 All-Americans and five ACC Player of the Year honorees.
- Prior to Pitt, Vidovich spent 21 seasons at Wake Forest where the team captured the 2007 National Championship, made four College Cup appearances and claimed five ACC regular season titles.
LOOKING AHEAD
- The Panthers return to Pittsburgh Tuesday, Sept. 26 to host West Virginia in non-conference action.
- The Backyard Brawl is set for 7 p.m. at Ambrose Urbanic Field in the Petersen Sports Complex.
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PITTSBURGH – The University of Pittsburgh men's soccer team heads to South Carolina Friday, Sept. 22 to take on No. 8 Clemson at Historic Riggs Field. Conference action is set to get underway at 7 p.m.
The Panthers enter Friday's match 3-4-0 overall record with a 0-2-0 mark against ACC opponents in 2017. The Tigers boast an overall record of 6-1-0 overall and are 1-1-0 against conference foes.
HOW TO FOLLOW
- Friday's game will be broadcast live on 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's men's soccer on Twitter.
THE SERIES
- Pitt and Clemson clash for just the second time in program history.
- The Tigers lead the series 2-0 with their last win coming in 2014 in Pittsburgh.
- Head coach Jay Vidovich is 13-7-6 all-time versus Clemson.
LAST TIME OUT
- The Panthers picked up their third win of the season Tuesday night over cross-town foe Robert Morris, 2-1.
- Pitt struck first in the eighth minute as freshman Colin Brezniak netted his second goal of the season.
- The Colonials found the equalizer in the 55th minute, but the Panthers responded soon after thanks to junior Joshua Gaspari who put in the game-winner.
SCOUTING THE TIGERS
- Clemson has suffered just one loss this season – coming against ACC foe NC State Sept. 8.
- In their last time out, the Tigers took down UCLA 3-0 Sept. 19.
- Clemson boasts two players who have each scored three goals, including senior Diego Campos who leads the way with eight points (three goals, two assists).
- The Tigers finished the 2016 campaign with the No. 1 RPI in the country while ranking fifth in the NSCAA Coaches poll.
- Clemson fell short in the ACC Championship match, dropping a 3-1 decision to Wake Forest.
- The Tigers then made a run in the NCAA Tournament, reaching the Elite Eight where they fell to Denver. They finished the year 14-4-5 overall record while going 4-1-3 against conference foes.
VIDOVICH AT THE HELM
- Head coach Jay Vidovich enters his second year at the helm of the Pitt soccer program and his 23rd season overall on the sidelines.
- The two-time NSCAA Coach of the Year has produced over 35 professional players, 21 All-Americans and five ACC Player of the Year honorees.
- Prior to Pitt, Vidovich spent 21 seasons at Wake Forest where the team captured the 2007 National Championship, made four College Cup appearances and claimed five ACC regular season titles.
LOOKING AHEAD
- The Panthers return to Pittsburgh Tuesday, Sept. 26 to host West Virginia in non-conference action.
- The Backyard Brawl is set for 7 p.m. at Ambrose Urbanic Field in the Petersen Sports Complex.
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