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Sarah Schupansky’s playmaking sparks Pitt women’s soccer to 6-1 win vs Dartmouth

Final: Pitt 6, Dartmouth 1

Match Stats 

Following a scoreless first half, Pitt women’s soccer team, led by senior Sarah Schupansky’s one goal, three assist performance, exploded for a six-goal second half, beating Dartmouth, 6-1, at Ambrose Urbanic Field on Thursday evening.

The Panthers dominated play for 90 minutes, despite a 19-2 shots edge in the first half, they didn’t break through until the 53rd minute, when Keera Melonhorst volleyed a ball in from the left side from Schupansky.

But only moments before the Panthers wew in danger of surrendering the first goal of the match, but goalkeeper Ellie Breech came thru with a massive penalty kick save.

From that point on, the rout was on.

Panthers getting into the second half scoring barrage included Keera Melonhorst, Samiah Phiri, Olivia Lee, Ava Boyd, Schupansky and Magali Gagne.

In the midst of Pitt’s goal fest, as things were opening up, Dartmouth’s Hailey Rorick scored to cut the lead to 3-1 in the 66th minute.

Schupansky added assists on Phiri and Lee’s goals to bring her assist totals to nine through seven matches played this season.  At the start of the week, Schupansky was tied with four others for the NCAA Division I lead in assists.

With the win, the Panthers improve to 5-1-1 overall.

Next up, Pitt will host Mercyhurst on Sunday (1 p.m. kickoff) at Ambrose Urbanic Field.

Look for more reaction from this match to follow from PSN’s Rachael Kriger, who was also on the call for the ESPN+ broadcast on Thursday.  

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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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