Pitt
4-4-1, 0-2-0
Mercyhurst
0-5-2, 0-0-0
Panthers Rally Behind Thorsen, Vilamitjana to Defeat Mercyhurst
9/22/2025 11:25:00 PM | Men's Soccer
PITTSBURGH – Graduate midfielder Arnau Vilamitjana scored the game-winner early in the second half as Pitt rallied for a 2-1 victory over Mercyhurst on Monday night at Ambrose Urbanic Field.
The win brought the Panthers back to .500 on the season at 4-4-1, while the Lakers remained winless at 0-5-2.
Mercyhurst struck first in the seventh minute when Alvar Silva buried a finish off a setup from Jalen Jackson-Tyus. The Lakers managed only two total shots on the night, both in the opening half, as Pitt controlled 69 percent of possession.
The Panthers pulled even just before halftime. In the 43rd minute, junior forward Albert Thorsen netted his first goal of the season, finishing a cross from redshirt junior forward Marco Silva with an extra touch from freshman midfielder Jakob Lopping.
Pitt carried that momentum into the second half. In the 55th minute, Vilamitjana delivered his team-leading fourth goal of the year, slotting home a pass from senior defender Jackson Gilman, with sophomore midfielder Joshua Veychek also credited with an assist.
The Panthers outshot the Lakers 15-2, including 8-0 after halftime, and earned nine corner kicks to Mercyhurst's none. Pitt goalkeeper junior Jack Moxom went untested, while Mercyhurst keeper Gonzalo Onrubia finished with two saves.
Thorsen and Vilamitjana accounted for the Panthers' goals, while freshman midfielder Grayson Carter paced the attack with four shots. Lopping added three attempts and an assist off the bench.
Match Notes
- Pitt held Mercyhurst to zero shot attempts in the second period.
- Lopping, Veychek and Mattsson each logged a career-high 61 minutes.
- Thorsen recorded his first goal of the season.
- Vilamitjana notched his fourth goal of the year, while bringing his team-high points total to 11.
Up Next
The Panthers host No. 2 NC State on Friday, Sept. 26. Kickoff is slated for 7:30 p.m., and the match will be broadcast on ACC Network.
Team Stats
Alvar Silva (1)
Assisted By: Jalen Jackson-Tyus
GOAL by MER Silva, Alvar Assist by Jackson-Tyus, Jalen.
06:19
Albert Thorsen (1)
Assisted By: Marco Silva , Jakob Lopping
GOAL by PIT Thorsen, Albert Assist by Silva, Marco and Lopping, Jakob.
42:05
Arnau Vilamitjana (4)
Assisted By: Jackson Gilman , Joshua Veychek
GOAL by PIT Vilamitjana, Arnau Assist by Gilman, Jackson and Veychek, Joshua.
54:13
