Twitter Reaction: Pitt falls short to James Madison in back-and-forth battle in NCAA tournament first round

There will be no College Cup run for Pitt men’s soccer this year.

The Pitt Panthers came up short in a wild, back-and-forth first round NCAA Tournament match, losing to James Madison, 3-2, at Ambrose Urbanic Field on Thursday night, marking the earliest exit from the National Tournament for Pitt in the Jay Vidovich era.

It was an intense match, that became especially chippy in the second half, as Pitt’s second team All-ACC defender Jackson Gilman was shown a red card in the 71st minute, not too long after Pitt allowed the go-ahead goal.

PSN’s Dominic Campbell kept tabs of the match on the live match blog.  In addition, we have Twitter Reaction to Pitt’s first-round tournament loss.

Final. Thanks to our amazing fans for the tremendous support all season long 💙💛#H2P pic.twitter.com/uq6cRttomn

— Pitt Men's Soccer (@Pitt_MSOC) November 17, 2023

𝗗𝗨𝗞𝗘𝗦 𝗚𝗘𝗧 𝗜𝗧 𝗗𝗢𝗡𝗘.@JMUMSoccer notches its first NCAA Men’s Soccer Tournament victory since 2018, topping Pitt in the First Round. #SunBeltMSOC ☀️⚽ pic.twitter.com/b9wDWzZpL4

— Sun Belt (@SunBelt) November 17, 2023

@JMUSports going to be in the news again…. men’s soccer going to Pitt and taking down a good Panthers team

1-0, every sport, every game… pic.twitter.com/wagvsyXuno

— Joey Pacelli (@JoeyPa89) November 17, 2023

We've seen @Pitt_MSOC pull out a win in NCAA tournament playing down a man before.

This has been a wild one, so anything's possible… #H2P @NCAASoccer https://t.co/ZCXoMbhhPa

— John Krysinsky (@JohnKrysinsky) November 17, 2023

🟥 https://t.co/0dnnvQMFtr

— Pittsburgh Soccer Now (@pghsoccernow) November 17, 2023

Good goal from JMU here. Pitt needs to respond. @pghsoccernow https://t.co/czwY6yz6VI

— Dominic Campbell (@DOMISMONEY) November 17, 2023

A little college soccer tonight…@Pitt_MSOC pic.twitter.com/jSFwkUKN8v

— HPG (@HPG_GK) November 16, 2023

NCAA Men's Soccer Halftime
JMU 2 (Krakowiak, Robles)
Pitt 2 (Sullivan, Thorsen)

Dukes-Panthers
Shots 7-7
SOG 2-4
Saves 2-0
Fouls 5-6
Corners 3-3
Offsides 3-3

— Curt Dudley (@CurtDudley) November 17, 2023

THAT'S HOW YOU DO IT!!!💪💙💛#H2P

— Matthew Carroll (@carroll_ma67922) November 17, 2023

Is this soccer?
NCAA Men's Soccer 18'
JMU 2, Pitt 1

Rodrigo Robles has scored five goals in JMU's last six matches, running his point streak to six matches with his eighth goal of the year, 10th of his career.

— Curt Dudley (@CurtDudley) November 17, 2023

18' | RODRIGOOOOOOOO!!

The Dukes are back out in front!

JMU 2, Pitt 1#GoDukes pic.twitter.com/del2szFC0K

— JMU Men's Soccer (@JMUMSoccer) November 17, 2023

This kid is unreal!!! @Msullivan_09 https://t.co/bvo739xti8

— Pittsburgh City Futsal Club (@city_pittsburgh) November 17, 2023

Let’s Go @Msullivan_09 ! Awesome goal young man! Lancer Pride!

— E Mack (@EddieMack49) November 17, 2023

Here's the goal if you missed it. Not very good to say the least @pghsoccernow https://t.co/iMECPtBWfe

— Dominic Campbell (@DOMISMONEY) November 17, 2023

John Krysinsky

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).