Pitt Women’s Soccer Ends Tumultuous Season with Upset Over No. 1 Notre Dame
Pitt women’s soccer concluded a challenging season by stunning the top-ranked Notre Dame at Ambrose Urbanic Field last week. The decisive goal came in the 85th minute from junior defender Mya Archibald, who headed home a corner kick delivered by senior forward Margaret Wilde.
Junior goalkeeper Abby Reisz played a key role, delivering a strong performance with six saves, including a critical stop in the first half that halted Notre Dame’s early momentum.
Notre Dame’s Title Hopes Dashed
Notre Dame only needed a win or a draw to secure the ACC regular-season title, with the trophy literally waiting under the field. Despite this, Pitt played with determination, preventing the Irish from creating scoring chances.
“Led by junior captain Olivia Lee, the Panthers’ backline stayed disciplined and compact, stopping Notre Dame from generating dangerous touches they usually have in the box.”
The team that had previously scored eight goals in a single game was held scoreless by an underdog Pitt squad unwilling to watch their championship celebration on home turf.
Historic Victory Amid a Difficult Season
This victory marks the first time in program history that Pitt women’s soccer defeated a No. 1 ranked opponent. However, the season overall was challenging, with the Panthers finishing 6-10-2 overall and only two ACC wins, struggling for consistency in one of the nation’s toughest women’s conferences.
Author’s summary: Pitt women’s soccer capped a difficult season with a historic upset over No. 1 Notre Dame, showcasing resilience and determination despite overall struggles.