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Pitt women’s soccer battle Bucknell to 1-1 draw

NCAA Women’s College Soccer

FINAL: Pitt 1, Bucknell 1

Match Stats 

From Pitt Athletics report

On senior day, Pitt women’s soccer team (4-2-2) battled Bucknell (2-4-1) to a 1-1 draw on Sunday afternoon at Ambrose Urbanic Field.

The Panthers began the scoring early with a brace in the seventh minute when Lola Abraham found the feet of freshman Hannah Minogue on a breakaway, who poked the ball into the back of the net.

With the goal, Minogue finds her first career goal and Abraham tallied her first assist of the season.

The Bison leveled the score in the 70th minute with a long shot from Katie Connell, hitting the top left corner of the net. Bucknell’s late goal is just the second time this season the Panthers have given up a second half goal.

Pitt put on the pressure in the final minutes of the game looking for the game winner but was unable to convert. Margaret Wilde led the effort with four shots on the day followed by Katie Ellermeyer with three. The Panthers outshot Bucknell 17-8 on the day.

Four Panthers logged 90 minutes on the day, including Ellie Breech who tallied one save. Bailey Wagenknecht made her season debut on her Senior Day.

UP NEXT

The Panthers will look to Thursday, Sept. 11 as they kick off ACC play hosting Cal.

Play is set to begin at 7 p.m. at Ambrose Urbanic Field.

 

 

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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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