PITTSBURGH – The Pitt men’s soccer team (5-1-0, 2-0-0 ACC) will be looking for their fourth straight victory Monday night as they welcome No. 14 Akron (4-1-1, 0-0-0 MAC) to Ambrose Urbanic Field for a non-conference clash. Monday’s Top-15 matchup will kick at 7:00 pm and air live on ACC Network Extra.
FOLLOW ALONG
- Monday night’s contest will be live on ACC Network Extra and can be found online HERE.
- Live stats for Monday’s game can be found HERE.
- Live updates throughout the game will also be posted on Twitter by following the Pitt men’s soccer account @Pitt_MSOC.
THE SERIES – AKRON
- This meeting marks the 30th all-time between the two programs with the Zips owning the 19-8-2 advantage in the series.
- Akron won the last game in the series in 2021 by the score of 2-1 at home.
- Pitt’s last win in the series came in 2019 at home as they downed the Zips 1-0.
- Akron holds the 9-6-1 edge in the series in games played in Pittsburgh.
- The first meeting in the all-time series came in 1957 as Pitt earned a 2-1 home victory.
SCOUTING THE ZIPS
- Akron comes into Monday’s match with a 4-1-1 overall recrod after drawing #22 Ohio State, 3-3, last time out. The Zips are ranked No. 14 in the latest United Soccer Coaches National Top-25 Poll.
- The Zips have one of the most potent offensive attacks in the country as they are averaging 3.0 goals per game through six matches. Leading the way offensively is Jason Skokalook who has netted four goals, two assists and 10 points while collecting 11 shots.
- Johnny Fitzgerald and Dyson Clapier rank second on the team with six points each while Josef Paulus leads the squad with three assists on the year.
- In goal, Mitch Budler has started all six matches and owns 1.67 goals-against average while notching one cleansheet.
VIDOVICH BECOMES FIRST ACC MEN’S SOCCER COACH TO RECORD 100 ACC WINS
- The Panthers have become one of the most respected and successful programs in the country over the last couple years thanks to head coach Jay Vidovich and his staff.
- He has posted a career coaching record of 334-172-58 (.644). His 334 career coaching wins are 13th among active D1 head coaches.
- With the win over NC State Friday night, Vidovich became the first head coach in ACC history to collect 100 regular season conference wins. He currently owns a 100-76-26 (.559)…
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