No. 7 Panthers Open Home Slate Thursday Against Buffalo

PITTSBURGH – The University of Pittsburgh nationally ranked women's soccer team (1-0-1, 0-0-0 ACC) will officially open their home slate Thursday evening as they play host to the Buffalo Bulls (1-0-0, 0-0-0 MAC). Thursday's matchup is set for a 5 p.m. kickoff at Ambrose Urbanic Field.

FOLLOW ALONG

Fans can tune into ACC Network Extra to stream the match live.
Live stats for Thursday's game can be found HERE.
Live updates throughout the game will also be posted on X (formerly known as Twitter) by following the Pitt women's soccer account @Pitt_WSOC.

THE SERIES

Thursday evening's matchup will be the seventh time the Panthers have met the Bulls with Pitt holding a 5-1 edge to Buffalo.
Last time out, the Panthers opening their season with a 2-1 victory over the Bulls. Buffalo has not secured a win against the Panthers since 1996.
Pitt plans to continue their winning streak against the Bulls this Thursday evening.

SCOUTING THE BULLS

The Bulls kicked off their 2024 campaign with a victory over St. Bonaventure in a 1-0 shutout, Thursday night.
Midfielder Kelly Severini put up the game-winning goal in the 80th minute in her first match as a Buffalo Bull. This game-winning goal was assisted by Maya Galko. Buffalo also saw seven Bulls put up shots on goal with three posting two each.
Goalkeeper Lexie Thompson played the full 90 minutes on the pitch - putting up on save to secure the win for Buffalo.
The Bulls outshot the Bonnies 23-2 with a 10-1 edge in shots on goal, and a 9-0 corner kick advantage.

RECAPPING PITT'S FIRST VICTORY OF THE SEASON

The Panther posted their first victory of the season on Sunday afternoon as they took down the Duquesne Dukes, 2-1, at Highmark Stadium in front of 1250 fans.
Pitt battled back and forth with the Dukes in the first 45 minutes of play.
The Panthers went into the locker room at the half holding the edge in total shots, 9-5, and shots on goal, 3-2, with a total possession of 66 percent.
Coming out for the second half, the Panthers were ready for more.
Senior Sarah Schupanksy put Pitt on the board first in the 63rd minute after a quick assist from sophomore Sage Stelzer.
Sophomore Lucia Wells doubled Pitt's lead in the 84th minute - posting her first-ever career goal from an assist off of Chloe Minas.
The Dukes responded in the 87th minute, earning their only goal of the afternoon - coming up short to the Panthers.
Pitt didn't just lead the afternoon in goals. The Panthers had 22-11 shots, 11-4 shots on goal and 9-1 corner kick opportunities.

UP NEXT

The Panthers will hit the road as the travel to Lewisburg, PA to meet the Bucknell Bison on Sunday, Aug. 25 for a 1 PM kickoff.

No. 7 Panthers Open Home Slate Thursday Against Buffalo

Players Mentioned

Chloe Minas

Sage Stelzer

Lucia Wells

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