Pitt fires women’s soccer head coach Greg Miller
By Jordan Mondell / Assistant Sports Editor
November 3, 2017
Filed under Sports, Sports / Other Varsity Sports, Top Stories
Pitt head women’s soccer coach Greg Miller will not return next season after six years with the program, according to a press release from Pitt Athletics Friday. In the press release, Athletic Director Heather Lyke thanked Miller for his time with the program and said she sees a brighter future for ...
Women’s soccer surrenders to Illinois State, 1-0
By Brandon Glass / Staff Writer
September 4, 2017
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After going undefeated through its first five games, the Pitt women’s soccer team dropped its first game of the season Sunday afternoon at Ambrose Urbanic Field, losing 1-0 to the Illinois State Redbirds. The two teams got roughly the same amount of shots on the day, with the Redbirds (2-3-1) outshoo...
Women’s soccer ties twice, remains unbeaten
By Mackenzie Rodrigues / Assistant Sports Editor
August 27, 2017
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Coming off back-to-back wins to start the season, the Pitt women’s soccer team played two similar games this weekend, one on Thursday against the Cincinnati Bearcats and another on Sunday against the Xavier Musketeers. Both were away, both went into double overtime and both ended in a tie. Thursd...
Women’s soccer survives Hofstra, Duquesne, starts season 2-0
By Ryan Zimba / Sports Editor
August 20, 2017
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Considering they won just two games last year, it’s safe to say the Pitt women’s soccer team didn’t have high expectations coming into the 2017 season. But those expectations might’ve taken a bit of a jump this weekend, as the Panthers equaled their win total from last year after beating Hofstra...
Fall Sports Preview: Men’s and Women’s Soccer
By Ryan Zimba | Sports Editor
July 3, 2017
Filed under Sports, Sports / Other Varsity Sports
With the start of the school year fast approaching, each of the fall sports teams are beginning to gear up for their 2017 seasons. In August, training camps will start before the Panthers take to the field toward the end of the month. So over the next couple of weeks, we’re going to take a look a...
Women’s soccer team announces 2017 recruiting class
By Bayard Miller | Assistant Sports Editor
February 8, 2017
Filed under Sports / Other Varsity Sports
In the 2016 season, the Pitt women’s soccer team did not score very often, finishing last in the ACC for offense and averaging a measly 0.44 goals per game. Nevertheless, the team netted promising prospects in their 2017 recruiting class, which head coach Greg Miller announced Monday night. The...
Pitt women’s soccer falls in 1-0 shutout vs. Colorado College
By David Leftwich / Staff Writer
August 26, 2016
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The Pitt women’s soccer team has learned over the past two matches that every opponent –– big or small –– is a serious threat. Following a 2-0 loss to Duquesne in the home opener, the Panthers (0-2-1) welcomed Colorado College (2-1) to Ambrose Urbanic Field Thursday night. Despite part...
Pitt women’s soccer draws in season opener at Michigan, 2-2
By Steve Rotstein / Sports Editor
August 20, 2016
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The Pitt women’s soccer team nearly pulled off a huge upset Friday night, but settled for a season-opening draw instead. After 90 minutes of regulation and two 10-minute overtime periods, the Panthers’ first regular season game of 2016 ended in a 2-2 draw against the Michigan Wolverines in An...
Women’s soccer facing challenge of Demon Deacons on Thursday
By Jeff Carpenter / Staff Writer
September 23, 2015
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Pitt women’s soccer has veered away from most obstacles it’s faced this season. While the wins have accumulated, the obstructions on the horizon are only growing larger, as the Panthers’ schedule strength improves heading into ACC play. The next foe for the Panthers is Wake Forest, which enters Pi...
Women’s soccer thriving thanks to strong freshmen play
By Jeff Carpenter / For The Pitt News
September 9, 2015
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Sporting a young roster and a weak resumé, there was little reason to expect much from the Pitt women’s soccer team this year. Six games into the season, it appears that youth might be reversing the program’s fortunes. Touting a 4-1-1 record and coming off a successful 2-0 weekend, the Panthers must ...