FULLERTON, CA – The Pitt women’s soccer team shutout the California State Fullerton Titans, 2-0, Sunday evening in the first matchup in the two program’s history.
The Panthers did what they do best today – maintaining possession of the ball. Pitt was able to produce a number of dangerous scoring opportunities in the first 30 minutes of play. Senior Sarah Schupansky launched two shots from outside the box – keeping the Titan keeper on her toes.
Pitt found their breakthrough moment as senior Keera Melenhorst produced her first goal of the season from the center of the box in the 31st minute. Schupansky passed a clean cross from the left side – finding Melenhorst to complete the goal.
The Panthers didn’t just go into the half with the lead in goals. Pitt held the 13-2 edge in shots, 6-0 in shots on goal and 4-2 corner kick opportunities.
Coming out for the second half – the Panthers knew they weren’t done yet. In the 61st minute, Ellie Coffield saw the opportunity as she crossed the ball into the box to find Samiah Phiri. Phiri popped the ball above the Titan keeper’s gloves – heading the ball into the net to double Pitt’s lead.
Goalkeeper Ellie Breech produced three saves in the second half to keep the board scoreless for the Titans. With just ten minutes left of play, the Titans tried to apply pressure, but were not able to break past the backline to score.
The Panthers dominated the pitch this evening in shots, 19-8, shots on goal, 10-3, and corner kick opportunities, 6-4.
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