Xavier University Athletics
Thursday, August 14
Pittsburgh, Pa.
7:00 PM
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Women's Soccer Falls at Pitt in Season Opener
08.14.25 | Women's Soccer
Musketeers travel to No. 15 UVA next Thursday
PITTSBURGH, Pa. - Xavier women's soccer fell in the season opener at Pitt, 2-0, on Thursday evening at Ambrose Urbanic Field.
The two teams were scoreless after the first half, with Xavier leading 8-2 on shots overall. Samantha Erbach recorded a pair of shots, with one on-frame, to lead the Musketeers. Emma Flick also finished the first half with a shot on-goal.
In the second half, Pitt found the back of the net in the first 10 minutes of the period, taking a 1-0 lead. The Panthers limited the Musketeers to five second-half shots, with two going on-frame, to help keep Xavier off the board.
Pitt added another goal in the final 10 minutes of the match to set the final score at 2-0 in favor of the Panthers.
The Musketeers remain on the road, traveling to No. 15 Virginia on Thursday, August 21, set for a 5:30 p.m. start on ACCNX.
52' | PITT | Katie Ellermeyer scored from Margaret Wilde.
83' | PITT | Lola Abraham scored from Margaret Wilde and Emily Cooper.
Women's Soccer at Pitt by Xavier Musketeers on Exposure
The two teams were scoreless after the first half, with Xavier leading 8-2 on shots overall. Samantha Erbach recorded a pair of shots, with one on-frame, to lead the Musketeers. Emma Flick also finished the first half with a shot on-goal.
In the second half, Pitt found the back of the net in the first 10 minutes of the period, taking a 1-0 lead. The Panthers limited the Musketeers to five second-half shots, with two going on-frame, to help keep Xavier off the board.
Pitt added another goal in the final 10 minutes of the match to set the final score at 2-0 in favor of the Panthers.
The Musketeers remain on the road, traveling to No. 15 Virginia on Thursday, August 21, set for a 5:30 p.m. start on ACCNX.
Scoring recap
52' | PITT | Katie Ellermeyer scored from Margaret Wilde.
83' | PITT | Lola Abraham scored from Margaret Wilde and Emily Cooper.
notable
- Xavier finished with a 13-9 advantage on shots, both teams had five looks on frame.
- The Musketeers had a 7-4 advantage on corner kicks.
- Samantha Erbach led the Musketeers with four shots, with one look on frame.
- Sara Parker recorded three shots in her collegiate debut, with two looks going on frame.
- Emma Flick matched Parker for team high with two shots on goal.
- Erbach, Natalie Bain and Chelsea Loeser all played the full 90 minutes.
- Maria Galley played the full time in-goal, collecting a pair of saves.
PHOTOS
Women's Soccer at Pitt by Xavier Musketeers on Exposure
Team Stats
Xavier
Pitt
Goals
0
2
Shots
13
9
Shots on Goal
5
5
Saves
2
5
Corners
7
4
Fouls
5
7
Scoring Plays
Katie Ellermeyer (1)
Assisted By: Margaret Wilde
GOAL by Pitt Ellermeyer, Katie Assist by Wilde, Margaret.
51:53
Lola Abraham (1)
Assisted By: Margaret Wilde , Emily Cooper
GOAL by Pitt Abraham, Lola Assist by Wilde, Margaret and Cooper, Emily.
82:29
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
4
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
3
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
fwd
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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