University of Pittsburgh Athletics
Friday, October 16
Pittsburgh, PA
7 PM
Pitt
vs
North Carolina
No. 7 Pitt Set for Friday Night Matchup Against North Carolina
10/15/2026 3:00:00 PM | Men's Soccer
PITTSBURGH – The No. 7 Pitt men's soccer team returns to Ambrose Urbanic Field Friday, Oct. 16, to host North Carolina in an ACC matchup. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m., with the match streaming live on ACCNX.
OPENING KICK
- Friday's match marks the 13th all-time meeting between Pitt and North Carolina, with the Tar Heels holding an 8-3-1 advantage in the series.
- Pitt enters the matchup at 8-2-2 overall and 3-1-1 in ACC play. The Panthers are coming off a 2-1 victory over Duquesne Tuesday.
- North Carolina comes to Pittsburgh with a 6-2-3 overall record and a 2-1-2 mark in conference play. The Tar Heels have won four consecutive matches, most recently earning a 7-1 victory over Notre Dame.
LAST TIME OUT
- The Panthers took a pause from ACC play to face crosstown rival Duquesne on Tuesday night at Ambrose Urbanic Field.
- The Dukes took an early lead with a 7th minute goal, and held onto the lead for the remaining first half.
- Anders Bordoy put the Panthers on the board in the second half with a strike from outside the box into the upper left corner. Albert Thorsen found the game-winner just minutes later, with a header into the net on a cross from Cannon Scretchen.
SCOUTING THE TAR HEELS
- North Carolina stands 2-1-2 in conference play, most recently defeating Boston College and Notre Dame.
- The Tar Heels faced Cal on the road, earning a 2-2 draw.
- Forward Joschi Schelb has led the Tar Heels' attack with 12 goals and two assists through 11 matches. He recorded a hat trick against Notre Dame and has scored five goals in his last two matches. Ryan Zellefrow ranks second on the team with 12 points on four goals and four assists.
- North Carolina's transfer class, featuring Nick Lockermann, Nico Loebus, Joschi Schelb and Ryan Zellefrow, was ranked No. 2 nationally by TopDrawerSoccer, while its incoming freshman class ranked No. 14.
PANTHERS ON THE PITCH
- Pitt is led offensively by Mamadou Tall, who has scored five goals and added two assists for 12 points this season. Albert Thorsen follows with four goals, including a team-high three game-winning goals.
- Anders Bordoy leads the Panthers with five assists and ranks second on the team with nine points.
- The Panthers have scored 19 goals through 12 matches while allowing just 10. Pitt is averaging 1.58 goals per game and has recorded five shutouts this season.
- Goalkeeper Jack Moxom has started all 12 matches, posting 28 saves and a 0.83 goals against average.
TUNE IN
Friday's matchup will stream live on ACCNX with live stats also available.
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