Raleigh native Desiree Reed’s second half goal lifts Pitt past NC State, 1-0

ACC Women’s Soccer 

FINAL: Pitt 1, NC State 0

Match Stats

From University of Pittsburgh Athletics Report 

A second half goal from Raleigh native Desiree Reed lifted the Pitt women’s soccer team to a 1-0 victory at NC State Thursday evening. The win marked the first in ACC play for the Panthers this season and evened the all-time series between the programs at six.

Elli Johnson posted her third solo shutout of the season with four saves on the night.

Pitt (7-5-2, 1-4-1 ACC) was offensive minded early, drawing three corners in the first 15 minutes of action. At the 22 minute mark, Sofia Doheny tried to head a cross from Lola Abraham into the net, but the shot lacked the power to make it past the Wolfpack keeper.

NC State (9-3-2, 2-3-1 ACC) seemed to have break the deadlock in the 27^th minute, getting past the Pitt backline to send the ball into the back of the net.

However, after video review, the goal was ruled offsides and the 0-0 tie continued.

VAR was initiated again with eight minutes remaining as the referee signaled for a Wolfpack penalty kick with Sophie Rourke collided with a Wolfpack forward in the box. After review, the penalty was waved off. The teams entered the halftime break deadlocked at 0.

After the break, the Panthers were pressuring the Wolfpack backline once again. Pitt got two shots off in the first two minutes of the second stanza.

The Panthers finally broke the deadlock in the 67^th minute.

Katie Ellermeyer played the ball down the left sideline to Mya Archibald. Archibald dribbled to the endline, sending the ball across the goal and finding Reed who finished.

Pitt closed out the win with a strong defensive stance and a handful of saves from Johnson.

Up Next

Pitt is on the road again next Thursday to take on No. 18 Notre Dame. The Panthers upset the Irish to end the 2025 regular season and mark the Panthers first ever win over a top-ranked team in the country.

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).