University of Pittsburgh Athletics
Boston College Visits Pitt Friday
10/6/2016 12:00:00 AM | Men's Soccer
Oct. 6, 2016
PITTSBURGH - The Pitt men's soccer team (2-7-2, 0-3-1 ACC) will host Boston College (5-3-1, 1-2-1 ACC) in conference action Friday, Oct. 7, at Ambrose Urbanic Field in the Petersen Sports Complex.
Fans can view the match on WatchESPN/WatchESPN App via the ACC Network Extra. Live stats will be available through PittsburghPanthers.com.
THE SERIES
- The Eagles lead the all-time series 11-4-2.
- The two teams last met a year ago at Boston College that resulted in a 2-0 loss for the Panthers.
- Head coach Jay Vidovich is 4-4-2 against the Eagles.
LAST TIME OUT
- Pitt fell 1-0 to Saint Mary's (CA) Monday, Oct. 3, in non-conference action.
- The Gaels netted the lone goal of the game in the 73rd minute.
SCOUTING THE EAGLES
- Boston College comes to Pittsburgh after a 1-1 double overtime draw with then-ranked No. 9 Louisville.
- The Eagles are led by senior midfielder Maximilian Schulze-Geisthovel with 12 points (six goals). Close behind is sophomore forward Simon Enstrom with 10 points (four goals, two assists).
- In goal, sophomore Cedric Saladin has appeared in all nine games and has made 30 saves (.667).
- The Eagles came in a No. 7 in the most recent RPI (Oct. 3) and are receiving votes this week in the NSCAA Coaches' Poll.
NEWS & INFO
- Freshman Luca Mellor continues to lead the Panthers with six points after scoring his third goal of the season Friday, Sept. 23, at Duke.
- Senior Matt Venanzi (two goals) and junior Roosevelt Angulo (one goal, two assists) have four points apiece, good for second-best on the team.
- Redshirt freshman goalkeeper Mikal Outcalt has appeared in all 11 games and has made 52 saves (.788).
- The Panthers are in their fourth season as members of the Atlantic Coast Conference.
VIDOVICH ENTERS FIRST YEAR
- Head coach Jay Vidovich (274-127-53, 76-54-24 ACC) is in his first year at the helm of the Pitt men's soccer program.
- Vidovich, a two-time NSCAA Coach of the Year honoree, came to Pitt after spending 21 seasons at Wake Forest, which was highlighted by capturing the 2007 NCAA championship.
- Under his regime, Wake Forest won five Atlantic Coast Conference titles, compiling a 76-52-22 mark in one of the nation's most challenging leagues.
LOOKING AHEAD
- The Panthers hit the road for the following three matches: Penn State (Oct. 11), NC State (Oct. 15), Cleveland State (Oct. 18).
- Pitt will return to Pittsburgh Oct. 21, to host Virginia before concluded the regular season on the road at Virginia Tech Oct. 28.
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