No. 20 Pitt Shuts Out Towson 2-0 on Senior Day

Sunday, September 12

Pittsburgh, Pa.

1 PM

Pitt

Towson

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Seniors Katherine Robinson, Kate McKay & Celia Lopez

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Chloe Minas, Amanda West, Anna Bout & Athalie Palomo

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Senior Celia Lopez with Chloe Minas, Amanda West, Anna Bout and Athalie Palomo

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Seniors with coaches, family and friends

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No. 20 Pitt Shuts Out Towson 2-0 on Senior Day

9/12/2021 5:25:00 PM | Women's Soccer

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PITTSBURGH — No. 20 Pitt women's soccer's (7-1-0) closed out nonconference play with a 2-0 shutout of Towson (4-2-2) on Senior Day Sunday afternoon at Ambrose Urbanic Field. Sarah Schupansky scored both goals in the second half for her second collegiate brace (two in the 5-0 win over Cleveland State, Aug. 26).

Seniors Celia Lopez, Kate McKay and Katherine Robinson were honored with a pregame ceremony.

These three have meant so much to the growth of our program & are just amazing people. Thanks for everything, @ktkmck, @katrenrobinson & Celia Lopez!#H2P | #SeniorDay pic.twitter.com/z4lJMx10tX
— Pitt Women's Soccer (@Pitt_WSOC) September 12, 2021

Schupansky recorded her second game-winning goal of the season in the 65th minute, heading in a cross from Anna Bout from two yards out. Ellie Coffield led Bout deep into the right side of the box with a pass to pick up the secondary assist.

The passing by @elliecoffield1 & @anna_bout leads to the easy header goal for @sarahschupansky!

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— Pitt Women's Soccer (@Pitt_WSOC) September 12, 2021

Schupansky converted a penalty kick in the 78th minute, her team-leading sixth goal of the year. She drew the attempt after taking a pass from Athalie Palomo from the left side of the box and was tripped after making a move past a defender.

.@sarahschupansky draws the PK & then converts it for her second collegiate brace!

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— Pitt Women's Soccer (@Pitt_WSOC) September 12, 2021

Pitt opens ACC play at RV Clemson next Thursday at 8 pm, which is slated for an ACC Network broadcast.

NEWS AND NOTES

Katherine Robinson (5-1) made four saves, two in each half, for her second shutout.
Pitt produced its sixth shutout victory with a goals aggregate of 25-0.
Just eight games into the season, Pitt set the school record for assists (35) in a single-season in program history, topping the previous mark of 34 by the 1998 team.
The current squad also now has third-most points (91) and tied for the fourth-most goals (28) third-most shutouts.
The Panthers finished with the advantages in shots (28-16), shots on goal (7-4), corner kicks (8-3) and possession total (56%).
Schupansky finished with a game-high and career-high nine shots.
Landy Mertz had four shots.