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No. 10 Panthers overcome early deficit, fight to 3-3 draw against No. 14 Akron

By Brian Sherry, Staff Writer • September 20, 2022

No. 10 Pitt Men's Soccer took on No.14 Akron Monday night at Ambrose Urbanic Field. The Panthers were down 2-0 early, but clawed back to force a 3-3 draw thanks to two late first half goals.

Pitt routs Akron, 18-6, on frigid evening at Highmark Stadium

By Stephen Thompson, Sports Editor • March 29, 2022

Fresh off of a competitive loss to the No. 2 team in the nation, Pitt lacrosse was eager to land something other than a moral victory. They did just that against Akron on Monday, winning 18-6 amid frigid early spring temperatures.

No. 3 Pitt topped 2-1 by No. 19 Akron in season’s second loss

By Kyle Saxon, Senior Staff Writer • September 7, 2021

Following a convincing home victory on Friday night, No. 3 Pitt men’s soccer suffered its second loss of the season on Monday night. The Panthers fell on the road, 2-1, to the No. 19 Akron Zips.

Dexter’s lone goal lifts Pitt past Zips

By Elliott Borawski, Staff Writer • September 17, 2019

Despite thoroughly outplaying Akron throughout the contest, it took a 74th-minute strike off the left foot of junior forward Alexander Dexter for Pitt to finally gain the upper hand in a 1-0 victory.

Zips hold Panthers to nil, 3-0

By Trent Leonard | Staff Writer • October 25, 2017

The Pitt men’s soccer team couldn’t manage a single goal Tuesday night, dropping a match to their out-of-conference neighbor to the west, No. 14 Akron, 3-0. The Panthers (8-8-0, 2-5-0 ACC) couldn’t...

Quarterback controversy brewing for Pitt after win in Akron

By Stephen Caruso / Assistant Sports Editor • September 14, 2015

Doug Flutie or Rob Johnson? Cardale Jones or J.T. Barrett? Nate Peterman or Chad Voytik? Because of a touchdown drive from the backup quarterback to end the first half against Akron on Saturday, Pitt...

Off to 6-1-1 start, Pitt women’s soccer makes program history

By Jeff Carpenter / Staff Writer • September 14, 2015

As they head into conference play next week, Pitt women’s soccer team is in good standing. Make that historically good standing. A pair of victories over Liberty and Akron, 2-1 and 3-0, respectively,...

Gallery: Pitt vs. Akron Football Sept. 12, 2015

By Jeff Ahearn | Assistant Visual Editor • September 12, 2015

Pitt defeats Akron 24-7 to advance to 2-0

By Stephen Caruso / Assistant Sports Editor • September 12, 2015

AKRON, Ohio — It was steel city football in steel city weather in a city of rubber. The home of Goodyear Tires is also home to InfoCision Stadium - Summa Field, where Pitt beat Akron 24-7 on a rainy...

Pitt putting 2014 loss behind them in preparation for Akron game

By Jeremy Tepper / Senior Staff Writer • September 9, 2015

Two days after its opening victory against Youngstown State, the Pitt football team took a monumental blow, losing star running back James Conner for the entire season to a torn MCL. On Saturday, they’ll...