The Purple Panthers have taken down the No. 1 ranked Panthers, 1-0.
High Point (8-2-2, 4-0 Big South) extends its winning streak to eight, as Pittsburgh drops its second consecutive game. The Panthers fell to Cal on Friday in the Golden Bears' first-ever ACC victory.
Before Oct. 11, Pitt was 10-1, outscoring its opponents 18-1 in its previous five matches. In the Panther's last two matches, they have failed to find the back of the net, losing 1-0 in each game.
Pitt only had two shots on goal the entire night, compared to High Point's five.
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The night's only goal was scored by High Point's Frankie DeFrancesco, who leaped over top of the Pitt defender to convert a wild header goal.
"What a header there by High Point!" @HPUMSOCCER's Frankie DeFrancesco heads home the game winner against No. 1 Pittsburgh.#NCAASoccer x 🎥ACCNXpic.twitter.com/AvWpmpvw32
— NCAA Soccer (@NCAASoccer) October 15, 2024
Pitt (10-3, 4-1 ACC) will look to bounce back in a tough road matchup against North Carolina on Saturday.
