Pitt Women's Soccer Team Looks to Bounce Back Against Boston College

Strategic Insights -

The University of Pittsburgh Athletics women's soccer team is set to take on Boston College on Thursday, Sept. 18, in its first conference away match of the season. The Panthers are looking to rebound from an 0-2 start to ACC play and maintain their perfect road record. Freshman Katie Ellermeyer leads the team with five goals this season, while senior Margaret Wilde is having a breakout season, earning four starting nods in ten appearances.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Pitt women's soccer team is looking to bounce back from an 0-2 start to ACC play against Boston College.
  • The Panthers aim to maintain their perfect road record, which stands at 2-0 after securing non-conference wins at Monmouth and Dayton.
  • Freshman Katie Ellermeyer leads the team with five goals this season, including a tally in Pitt's ACC opener against Cal, and is ranked ninth in program history for goals scored by a freshman.
  • Senior Margaret Wilde is having a breakout season, earning four starting nods in ten appearances, and sits second in points for the Panthers with six.
  • Boston College opens its ACC campaign against Pitt after concluding non-conference play last week unbeaten at home and is coming off a scoreless draw against St. John's on the road on Sept. 14.
  • The Eagles are led by Sophie Reale, who has 11 points on the season, including five goals and one assist.

Statistics:

  • Pitt's perfect road record stands at 2-0.
  • Katie Ellermeyer leads the team with five goals this season.
  • Margaret Wilde has earned four starting nods in ten appearances and sits second in points for the Panthers with six.
  • Boston College is coming off a scoreless draw against St. John's on the road on Sept. 14.
  • The Eagles have six different players that have scored this year.
  • Sophie Reale has 11 points on the season, including five goals and one assist.

Sources:

  • University of Pittsburgh Athletics Pennsylvania
  • ACC Network Extra