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Pitt women battle Xavier to 1-1 draw, remain unbeaten

from University of Pittsburgh Athletic Department report 
For the third consecutive outing, the University of Pittsburgh women’s soccer team competed in a two-overtime battle as the Panthers fought to a 1-1 tie at Xavier Sunday afternoon.
A goal in the 84th minute off the head of Seyla Perez tied the game late for the Panthers. Sarah Krause was credited with the assist as Pitt moves to 2-0-2 on the season.

“Today was one of those contests where you are tested to the limits and find a way to make it through,” said head coach Greg Miller. “Credit Xavier for putting us under pressure and playing hard. We had to come from behind for the first time all season and our players did a good job of making the proper adjustments to do so. While a draw is never a satisfactory result, we got out of the weekend still undefeated. It’s a short week with Detroit on Wednesday, so it’s a quick turnaround.”

Xavier tallied the game’s first goal in the 35th minute as Sydney Schemrbi converted a set piece to give the home team a 1-0 lead.
Redshirt freshman Amaia Pena took over in net in the second half, making five saves in 65 minutes of play as she made her collegiate debut. Fellow redshirt freshman keeper Katelyn McEachern earned the start, making four saves in 45 minutes of play.
Perez tallied the lone goal for the Panthers off two shots, while Kendall Higgs recorded three shots and Krause, Vildan Kardesler and Hanna Hannesdottir each added two. Xavier out-shot the Panthers 18-12 and 10-6 on goal. Pitt was forced to make nine saves, to Xavier’s five.
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Pitt will return to Ambrose Urbanic Field Aug. 30, kicking off a two-game homestand with Detroit and Illinois State.

John Krysinsky has covered soccer and other sports for many years for various publications and media outlets. He is also author of 'Miracle on the Mon' -- a book about the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC, which chronicles the club, particularly the early years of Highmark Stadium with the narrative leading up to and centered around a remarkable match that helped provide a spark for the franchise. John has covered sports for Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, DK Pittsburgh Sports, Pittsburgh Sports Report, has served as color commentator on Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC broadcasts, and worked with OPTA Stats and broadcast teams for US Open Cup and International Champions Cup matches held in the US. Krysinsky also served as the Head Men’s Soccer Coach at his alma mater, Point Park University, where he led the Pioneers to the first-ever winning seasons and playoff berths (1996-98); head coach of North Catholic boys (2007-08), associate head coach of Shady Side Academy boys (2009-2014).

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