Hokie ClubBLACKSBURG – The Virginia Tech men's soccer team is enjoying an open date tonight as the Hokies rest and regroup, turning their attention to the Pittsburgh Panthers (6-6, 2-3). The two will square off on Friday, Oct. 12 at Thompson Field with kickoff slated for 7 p.m. on ACC Network Extra.
Last week the Hokies suffered two 2-1 losses, falling to South Carolina in double overtime after a curled goal from outside the box just found the inside of the post and settled into the net. Then on Saturday night, at No. 3 North Carolina, Tech gave up another late goal, this time in the 84th minute to fall to the Tar Heels. Freshman Vincent Jackson II scored his first career goal heading James Kasak's cross into the far post.
The Hokies rank 15th nationally in the RPI where ACC schools occupy spots 2-7, 14 and 15. Top Drawer Soccer has the team ranked 14th and Tech is receiving votes in the United Soccer Coaches Poll.
Where the Hokies rank statistically in the ACC:
Kristo Strickler
- Ranks T-8th in points with 11 (5 goals, 1 assist)
- His five goals are T-6th most
James Kasak ranks T-8th in assists with his four on the season
Goalkeeper Mathijs Swaneveld leads the conference in saves with 56
- Also first in saves per game (4.67)
- Owns the second best save percentage (.812)
- T-5th with three shutouts
- 7th in goals against average (1.0)
Up Next: The Hokies return to Thompson Field on Friday, Oct. 12 as they face ACC foe Pittsburgh. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. and the game can be seen on ACC Network Extra.