No. 21 Pitt can’t convert on chances, lose for first time at No. 22 Xavier, 2-1

Photo courtesy Xavier women's soccer

o. 22 Pitt Panthers (6-1-0, 0-0-0 ACC) fell to the No. 21 Xavier Musketeers (5-1-0, 0-0-0 Big East) in Thursday night matchup at Concoran Field.

The Panthers dominated the front half of the first 45 minutes but could not find the elusive first goal. Goalkeeper Ellie Breech posted four saves in the first half with seven saves total for the Panthers.

In the 32nd minute, Shelby Sallee netted her first goal of the season off of Breech’s save rebound.

Xavier went into the locker room with the 1-0 lead.

Xavier posted their second goal on the night in the 74th minute as Sallee headed in the ball off a free-kick.

Shelby Sallee’s second goal of the match is the game-winner in Xavier’s 2-1 win over No. 22 Pitt! pic.twitter.com/Gzb7KgF4Ff

— Xavier Women's Soccer (@XavierWSOC) September 8, 2023

Just under the 81st minute, Pitt cut Xavier’s lead in half after Mackenzie Evers sent the ball into the net off of Amanda West’s assist. This was Evers’ first goal and West’s second assist of the season.

Pitt posted 13 shots with nine shots on goal, including two penalty kick opportunities which were saved by Xavier keeper Maria Galley.

Maria Galley matches her career high with eight saves, including stopping a pair of Pitt PKs! pic.twitter.com/UAws8VCZPo

— Xavier Women's Soccer (@XavierWSOC) September 8, 2023

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The Panthers will remain in Cincinnati, OH where they will take on the Cincinnati Bearcats on Sunday, Sept. 10 with a 1 PM start.