In a match bearing no resemblance to the opener, they beat Bucknell on the road 1-0 in double overtime.
The match was shown on the Patriot League Network. Yes, the Patriot League has a network too.
Pitt totally dominated the 106 approximate minutes the match lasted. In regulation time, they outshot Bucknell 24-9. They hit a post and the crossbar; the Bucknell GK made a couple of saves that were outstanding. Pitt finally scored shortly after the start of the 2nd OT.
Based on these two games, it’s hard to tell what to expect from this team. Waldrum used a different lineup, starting 5 freshmen today and replacing 2 sophomores with 2 other sophomores. They appeared much more cohesive defensively and the MF controlled the action, but it was against Bucknell.
The match was shown on the Patriot League Network. Yes, the Patriot League has a network too.
Pitt totally dominated the 106 approximate minutes the match lasted. In regulation time, they outshot Bucknell 24-9. They hit a post and the crossbar; the Bucknell GK made a couple of saves that were outstanding. Pitt finally scored shortly after the start of the 2nd OT.
Based on these two games, it’s hard to tell what to expect from this team. Waldrum used a different lineup, starting 5 freshmen today and replacing 2 sophomores with 2 other sophomores. They appeared much more cohesive defensively and the MF controlled the action, but it was against Bucknell.