Sept. 21, 2007

Box Score

SYRACUSE-The Pitt men's soccer team dropped a 2-0 decision to undefeated Syracuse Friday evening in a game that marked both teams' Big East opener. The loss dropped the Panthers to 1-5-1 on the season and 0-1-0 in Big East play, while the Orange improves to 4-0-3 and 1-0-0.

Neither team scored in the defensive battle until Syracuse midfielder Hansen Woodruff notched his fifth goal of the season in the 67^th minute, putting the Orange up 1-0. Minutes later, Panther midfielder E.J. McCormick (Pittsburgh, Pa./Fox Chapel) attempted to tie the game with a shot that was blocked by Syracuse goalkeeper Robert Cavicchia.

With just over four minutes remaining in the game, Woodruff scored again for Syracuse's final score and 2-0 lead.

Pitt recorded 10 shots on the day while Syracuse tallied 15. Sophomore midfielder Matt Baker (Bethlehem, Pa./Bethlehem) tallied the first shot on goal of the game in the 10^th minute but was denied by Cavicchia who notched four saves.

The Panthers will continue conference play in Jamaica, N.Y. as they travel to St. John's for a 1 p.m. Sunday matchup. Pitt will then host USF on Friday, Sept. 28 at Founders Field in a 4 p.m. game and DePaul on Sunday, Sept. 30 in a 1 p.m. contest.

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