Pitt Knocks Off No. 16 Oklahoma State 3-2 in Overtime

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Pitt Knocks Off No. 16 Oklahoma State 3-2 in Overtime

8/22/2021 6:19:00 PM | Women's Soccer

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STILLWATER, Okla. —Pitt women's soccer's (2-0-0) recorded its first win over a ranked opponent in 13 years, knocking off No. 16 Oklahoma State (1-1-0) 3-2 in overtime for the BancFirst Cowgirl Soccer Invitational Championship Sunday afternoon at Neal Patterson Stadium. Sarah Schupansky kicked in the golden goal just 30 seconds into overtime for her first collegiate goal.

FINAL (OT) | Pitt 3, No. 16 Oklahoma State 2

We knock off the ranked Cowgirls with @sarahschupansky golden goal!!#H2P pic.twitter.com/gk09vzVqk8
— Pitt Women's Soccer (@Pitt_WSOC) August 22, 2021

Anna Bout retrieved an errant cross deep in the left side of the box and tapped it back to Athalie Palomo, who sent the cross in the middle for Schupansky to one-touch it in with her left foot.

"I'm extremely proud of the progress we are making," said Pitt head coach Randy Waldrum. "It was a huge win today against a very dangerous opponent. The way this team continues to fight back amazes me! Our young players played very well for us this weekend. Ellie Coffield, Bri Hilsenteger and Sarah Schupansky all played with composure and looked like veterans. Emily Harrigan, Ashton Gordon, and Landy Mertz our transfers brought great experience and quality to us as well.

Emily Yaple got the Panthers on the board first in the 37th minute. After Bout passed it back to Chloe Minas, Minas touched the ball over to Yaple who tucked in a shot in the top left corner from outside of the right side of the box.

Are you kidding me @YapleEmily ????

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— Pitt Women's Soccer (@Pitt_WSOC) August 22, 2021

The Cowgirls responded quickly to start the second half, scoring two goals in the first five minutes.

Amanda West tied up even quicker in the 51st minute, heading in a cross from Mertz. Schupansky picked up the secondary assist, taking possession of the ball atop the box and finding Mertz in the right corner.

Of course @amanda_westt gets in on the scoring action in second half ??

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— Pitt Women's Soccer (@Pitt_WSOC) August 22, 2021

"I want to congratulate Chloe, Amanda, Ashton, and Kat for making the all-tournament team!" said Waldrum. "Also Ashton was named Defensive Player of the Tournament and Amanda West Offensive Player of the Tournament. Final shout out to Pitt women's woccer for being the Cowgirl Invitational Tournament Champions! Now it's back to work and move forward getting better!"

Pitt returns home for its opener at Ambrose Urbanic Field Thursday at 5 p.m. against Cleveland State, with the No. 3 Pitt men's soccer team opening up its season in the City Game against Duquesne following.

NEWS AND NOTES

The Panthers recorded just their fourth victory against a ranked team and second on the road.
- 2-1 (2OT) vs. No. 19 Georgetown (10/19/08)
- 2-1 vs. No. 10 West Virginia (9/01/05)
- 2-1 at No. 24 Miami, Fla. (10/12/01)
Katherine Robinson (2-0) made three saves, with two coming in the second half on headers just yards away from the goal line.
Oklahoma State had the advantage in shots (15-11), but Pitt had a sizable advantage in corner kicks (8-3) and a slight edge in shots on goal (7-5).
Pitt has started 2-0 all four years under Waldrum.
West has scored in each of the first two games in all three seasons of her career.
Pitt rolled out its same starting lineup from its season-opening 3-0 shutout win over Tulsa.
Schupansky, Mertz, West, McKay and Yaple each had two shots, and McKay placed both on goal.
The meeting was the first between the two schools.