Pitt
High Point
No. 1 Pitt Poised for Showdown with High Point Monday
10/13/2024 5:52:00 PM | Men's Soccer
PITTSBURGH – Playing its third match in the last seven days, the top-ranked Pitt men's soccer team will host High Point Monday evening at Ambrose Urbanic Field.
Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m., and the match can be streamed via ACCNX.
Need to Know - Game 13
No. 1 Pitt (10-2-0, 4-1-0 ACC) vs. High Point (7-2-2, 4-0-0 Big South)
Monday, Oct. 14, 2024 - 7 PM - ACCNX
Pittsburgh, Pa. – Ambrose Urbanic Field
Fan/Ticket Information
Single-match tickets for the 2024 campaign can be purchased in advance HERE for $10 each. Tickets on match day will be sold at the Petersen Sports Complex ticket office for $12 each. Discounted group sale tickets are available for groups of 15+.
The Opening Kick
Hosting the Hottest Team in the Country
High Point currently owns the nation's longest winning streak (7).
Avenging Friday's Defeat
Pitt is looking to rebound after suffering its first loss since Sept. 1 against Cal. Friday's defeat snapped Pitt's seven-match winning streak – tied for the longest in program history.
Exceeding Expectations
Pitt is in first place in the ACC with just three league matches remaining. Coming into the season, the Panthers were picked to finish ninth in the league.
Scouting the Panthers
- Ranked 20th nationally according to Top Drawer Soccer, High Point owns the nation's longest winning streak (7).
- The Panthers are unbeaten in Big South play, boasting a 4-0 record.
- High Point owns a 1-0 victory over then-No. 17 Elon.
- The Panthers have outscored their opponents 10-1 over their last three matches.
- Zach Haines' squad is led offensively by Brendan Krueger - who has logged six goals and six assists for a team-high 18 points.
Series History
- Monday will mark the second-ever meeting between Pitt and High Point.
- Head coach Jay Vidovich is unbeaten against the Panthers, owning a 5-0 ledger.
Last Time Out
In the first ever meeting between the two sides, No. 1 Pitt dropped a 1-0 decision to Cal Friday evening at Ambrose Urbanic Field.
The loss marked the Panthers' first in ACC play and their first overall since Sept. 1. Of note, coming into Friday's contest, Pitt owned a seven match winning streak – tied for the longest in program history.
Despite Friday's result, the Panthers dominated much of the contest, controlling possession 73 percent and outshooting the Golden Bears, 18-4. Pitt also earned 12 corners, compared to just one for Cal.
After failing to take advantage of several near scoring opportunities early, Pitt faced a 1-0 deficit as the Golden Bears capitalized off a bad touch in the final third.
The Panthers dominated the remainder of the contest but were unable to equalize. Pitt's best opportunity came in the 80th minute as junior forward Eben McIntyre was taken down inside the box, resulting in a penalty kick.
Senior forward Luis Sahmkow stepped to the spot and blasted a shot toward the right post that was saved by Cal's keeper. The Panthers continued to test the Golden Bears' back line but failed to equalize, dropping their first match in nearly six weeks.
Panthers in the Polls
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United Soccer Coaches |
TopDrawerSoccer |
NCAA RPI |
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Preseason |
Unranked |
Unranked |
- |
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Week 1 |
No. 3 |
No. 10 |
- |
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Week 2 |
No. 8 |
No. 12 |
- |
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Week 3 |
No. 7 |
No. 6 |
- |
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Week 4 |
No. 2 |
No. 5 |
- |
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Week 5 |
No. 1 |
No. 3 |
No. 1 |
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Week 6 |
No. 1 |
No. 3 |
No. 1 |
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Week 7 |
No. 1 |
No. 2 |
No. 1 |
Up Next
The Panthers will travel to face No. 7 North Carolina on Saturday evening. Kickoff is slated for 6 p.m., and the match can be streamed via ACCNX.
