Hokie ClubBLACKSBURG – Virginia Tech returns to Thompson Field on Friday evening for a 5 p.m. match with Pitt, as the Hokies celebrate Homecoming Night with their alumni in attendance.
MATCH DETAILS
Date: Friday, Oct. 14
Time: 5 p.m.
Location: Thompson Field (Blacksburg, Va.)
Live Stats: HERE
Watch: ACCNX
MARQUEE EVENT
- Virginia Tech men's soccer will kick off its Alumni Weekend on Friday evening at the evening.
- Along with honoring the alumni, Virginia Tech will be giving away men's soccer magnets to the first 500 fans.
THE SERIES
- The series history between Virginia Tech and Pitt is split nearly as close as it can be with the 5-5-4 record.
- Though the overall scope seems even, the series has gone in two different directions historically.
- The Hokies dominated the early years of the rivalry, going undefeated in the first nine contests.
- Since the arrival of Jay Vidovich and Pitt's rise to national prominence, the Panthers are 5-3 against the Hokies.
A WIN WOULD
- Be Virginia Tech's first ACC win of the season.
- Be Virginia Tech's first win against Pitt since Oct. 12, 2018.
- Be Virginia Tech's first win against a team ranked or receiving votes in the 2022 season.
LAST TIME OUT
- The Hokies dropped their fifth ACC match of the season to North Carolina last Friday.
- A goal in each half carried the Tar Heels to a 2-0 victory, making it Tech's third-straight loss by more than one goal. When the Hokies opened the season 0-3-1, the three losses were all one-goal margins.
FAMILIAR FOES
- The Hokies and Panthers have met four times in the last two seasons with Pitt taking all four matches.
- Two of the matches have been more in Pitt's favor, while two have been overtime thrillers.