Panthers' ACC Tournament Run Ends in Penalty Shootout

Wednesday, November 4

Pittsburgh, PA

7 PM

Pitt

9-4-4, 4-2-2

Syracuse

7-7-3, 1-5-2

Team	1	2	3	4	5	Final F
Syracuse	1	0	0	0	0	1
Pittsburgh	0	1	0	0	0	1

11/4/2026 11:04:00 PM | Men's Soccer

Box Score

PITTSBURGH – The Pitt men's soccer team battled Syracuse to a 1-1 draw Wednesday night at Ambrose Urbanic Field in the first round of the ACC Tournament. The Orange advanced to the next round after winning the penalty shootout, 7-6.

Syracuse opened the scoring in the 17th minute as Bryson Rodriguez found the back of the net to give the Orange a 1-0 advantage. The Panthers headed into halftime trailing by one despite holding a 57% advantage in possession.

Pitt continued to pressure the Syracuse defense in the second half, eventually finding the equalizer in the 78th minute. Miguel Bertran set up Mamadou Tall, who finished the opportunity for his team-leading sixth goal of the season. The assist marked Bertran's fourth of the season, while Niklas Sørensen also earned an assist on the play.

The Panthers continued to create opportunities throughout the remainder of regulation and both overtime periods but were unable to find a game-winner. Pitt outshot Syracuse 16-12 and held a 9-5 advantage in corner kicks while maintaining 62% of possession.

After 110 minutes of play, the match went to a penalty shootout. Both teams converted their first six attempts before each side missed its seventh. Syracuse converted its eighth attempt, while Pitt was unable to answer, giving the Orange a 7-6 shootout victory.

Jack Moxom recorded two saves in goal for the Panthers, while Pitt's offense generated four shots on target.

Up Next

Pitt will await the NCAA Selection Show on Monday, Nov. 16, to learn its postseason fate.