Women's Soccer Set to Host Texas Sunday

Sunday, August 16

Pittsburgh, Pa.

12 PM

Pitt

Texas

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Women's Soccer Set to Host Texas Sunday

8/14/2026 5:20:00 PM | Women's Soccer

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PITTSBURGH – The Pitt women's soccer team (1-0-0) continues its home stand to open the season, hosting Texas (1-0-0) Sunday. Kickoff is slated for noon at Ambrose Urbanic Field.

THE OPENING KICK

Pitt kicked off the 2026 season Wednesday with a 2-1 victory over Youngstown State at Ambrose Urbanic Field. Freshman Maci Tew and junior Lola Abraham netted first-half goals to lift the Panthers over the Penguins.
Six players made their Panthers debut in Wednesday evening's match. Freshmen Elli Johnson, Maci Tew, Desiree Reed, and Talyn Gutherie all started the match while Laila Vloet entered as a reserve. Senior transfer Claire Jones also played her first game in the Blue and Gold, logging all 90 minutes.
Tew was credited with the opening goal of the season for the Panthers, joining teammate Katie Ellermeyer as freshmen who scored in their debuts for the Panthers.
Ellermeyer scored in the season-opening win over Xavier in 2025.
Pitt extended its win streak in home openers to 10 games with the victory. The Panthers improved to 13-1-2 all-time in home openers.

VETS IN THE BACK

The Panthers rolled out an experienced backline in the season opener with four seniors. Claire Jones and Mya Archibald were on the outside with Olivia Lee and Katie Zailski in the center.
The trio of Archibald, Lee, and Zailski has combined for over 11,000 minutes on the pitch for the Panthers.

CAPTAIN QUARTET

The Panthers will lean on four experienced players to lead the squad in 2026. Olivia Lee, Katie Zailski, Claire Jones, and Lola Abraham were tabbed as captains for the year.

PANTHERS VS THE SEC

The Panthers are 2-3-2 all-time against SEC opponents, including the 1996 loss to Texas.
The most recent match between Pitt and an SEC opponent was on Aug. 15, 2024, as Georgia and Pitt played to a scoreless draw in Athens to open the season.

SCOUTING THE LONGHORNS

Pitt is set to clash with Texas for the second time in program history and the first time since 1996, the Panthers' inaugural season.
The Longhorns are under the direction of Margueritta Bates. It's her first season with Texas after spending four seasons with UCLA, leading the Bruins to a national championship in 2022.
Texas was selected seventh of 16 teams in the SEC Preseason Coaches' Poll.
Five Longhorns landed on the Preseason SEC Watch List: Ashlyn Anderson (F), Mya Brandon (D), Ava McDonald (F), Hannah Tate (M), and Amalia Villarreal (M/F).
Bates and the Longhorns posted a 3-0 win over Houston Christian in their season opener.
Villarreal, Sadie Hoch, and Kennedi Cotter netted goals for UT in the opener.

SUNDAY PROMOTIONS

Jr. Panthers Kids Club members get in FREE with their credential or membership receipt if they haven't yet received their Roc Box. Jr. Panthers are invited to stay after the match for autographs and a penalty kick contest on the field!
Sunday Fundays are back with half-price domestics from 11 a.m. to kickoff (must be 21+ to enjoy).

TICKET INFORMATION

Season, match and group tickets for the 2026 season are now on sale through the Panthers Ticket Office.
2026 season tickets are ON SALE NOW for just $60.
2026 match tickets are ON SALE NOW for just $12 presale, $15 at the gate.
All tickets are general admission seating.
All tickets will be digital once again this season.

WHERE TO WATCH

Fans who can't make it out to Ambrose Urbanic Field for Sunday's match can catch all the action on ACC Network Extra with Jason Earle and Rachael Palmer calling the match.