Pitt Women’s Soccer Ends Tumultuous Season with Victory Over No. 1 Notre Dame
Pitt women’s soccer concluded a challenging season by stunning No. 1 Notre Dame at Ambrose Urbanic Field last week. The decisive moment came in the 85th minute when junior defender Mya Archibald scored a clean header from a late corner kick by senior forward Margaret Wilde, securing the win for the Panthers.
Key Performance Highlights
- Junior goalkeeper Abby Reisz delivered one of her best performances with six saves, including a critical stop in the first half that halted Notre Dame’s early momentum.
- Junior captain Olivia Lee led a disciplined and compact defense that prevented the Irish from creating dangerous opportunities in the box.
Match Context and Significance
Notre Dame entered the game needing only a win or draw to claim the ACC regular-season title, with the trophy literally ready at Ambrose Urbanic Field. Despite this, Pitt played with determination, refusing to let the Irish celebrate on their home field.
"A team that had scored eight goals in a single match earlier this season was held scoreless by an underdog Pitt squad."
This victory marks the first time in program history that Pitt women’s soccer has defeated a No. 1 ranked team.
Season Summary
The Panthers finished with a 6-10-2 overall record and just two ACC wins, struggling with consistency in one of the nation’s toughest women’s soccer conferences.
Author’s Summary
Pitt women’s soccer overcame a difficult season to achieve a historic upset against No. 1 Notre Dame, demonstrating resilience and strong defensive effort.