BLACKSBURG – Virginia Tech put together a plethora of chances, but couldn't finish the deal on Friday evening, as the Hokies fell to Pitt, 1-0.
The Hokies put five shots on target, a season-high for ACC contests. In return, the Panthers only put two shots on goal from nine shots total. That tally of nine shots was the second-fewest by Pitt all season.
Both sides went into the break scoreless with only one glaring opportunity. In the 23rd minute, Carter Hensley whipped in a fantastic ball into Declan Quill, who did well to make contact off the bounce. The Pitt keeper ultimately made a big save with an outstretched hand to deny Tech the opening goal. Four minutes later, Pitt had a chance at the back post that No. 19 sent over the bar.
In the second half, the Hokies continued to press forward with eight shots – three on target.
However, the breakthrough in the game came from Luis Sahmkow in the 59th minute. Pitt put a low-driven cross into the box that Sahmkow reached out to from point-blank range and converted.
NOTES
Virginia Tech's five shots on target were the most in an ACC match this season.
Oskar Haugli made his first start of his career.
The Hokies played without Kyle McDowell and Danny Flores for the first time since Oct. 12, 2021.
Two shots and nine shots on goal were the second-fewest by Pitt in both categories this season.Gallery: (10-14-2022) MSOC: Pitt Match
