PITTSBURGH–The University of Pittsburgh women’s soccer team falls to the University of Connecticut 3-0 Sunday afternoon at Founders Field.  The Panthers drop to 4-6-1, while the Huskies advance to 7-2-2. 

Huskies first goal of the contest came when goalkeeper Erin Rice punted the ball down field. Kristen Graczyk took the pass and scored from 10-yards out.    At the 87:00 mark, Graczyk scored her second goal of the game from 1-yard out.  Jessica Gjertsen scored the Huskies second goal in the 71^st minute.

Panther forward Netta Agredano (Tucson, Ariz./Tucson Magnet) attempted a penalty kick late in the first half that was barely stopped by the Husky goalkeeper. Agredano finished with a team high five shots.  Pittsburgh goalkeeper Jamie Pelusi (Pittsburgh, Pa./Hampton) registered a season high nine saves. 

The Panthers are next in action Friday when the face Seton Hall at Founders Field.  Game time is set for 7 p.m.

SCORING SUMMARY

                                                (1)           (2)           (T)

Pittsburgh                             0              0              0

UConn                                   1              2              3

GOAL SUMMARY

Kristen Graczyk (UC), Erin Rice, 22:45, 10-yards out

Jessica Gjertsen (UC), unassisted, 70:20, header

Kristen Graczyk (UC), unassisted, 87:00, 1-yard out

SHOTS:  Pittsburgh 11; UConn 17

CORNER KICKS: Pittsburgh 4; UConn 1

SAVES:  Pelusi (UP) 9; Rice (UC) 5

FOULS:  Pittsburgh 16; UConn 21

OFFSIDES: Pittsburgh 1; UConn 4

CAUTIONS:  N/A

EJECTIONS: N/A
ATTENDANCE: 389

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