Vilamitjana Hat Trick Lifts Pitt Previous Syracuse, 4-2

PITTSBURGH — Led by a hat trick from graduate midfielder Arnau Vilamitjana, the Pitt males’s soccer group knocked off Syracuse, 4-2, Saturday night at Ambrose Urbanic Field.

The consequence marked the Panthers’ (5-6-3, 1-4-1 ACC) first ACC win of the season and snapped a four-match winless streak. Pitt’s 4 objectives had been additionally probably the most Syracuse (6-5-2, 3-3-0 ACC) had allowed since Oct. 25 of final season. Of word, the Orange entered Saturday’s match having conceded simply eight objectives all 12 months.

Vilamitjana turned the primary Panther to report a hat trick since Luis Sahmkow on Sept. 18, 2023, whereas bettering his team-leading level complete to 19 (eight objectives, three assists).

            Hat Trick History (Last 10 Years)

            Arnau Vilamitjana vs. Syracuse, 10/18/25

            Luis Sahmkow vs. Farleigh-Dickinson, 9/18/23

            Edward Kizza vs. Cleveland State, 10/8/18

            Edward Kizza at Delaware, 8/27/18

After redshirt senior midfielder Tomas Bedouret was taken down within the field, Vilamitjana opened the scoring within the eighth minute, burying a penalty kick to offer the Panthers an early lead.

Syracuse rapidly responded within the 14th minute, however Pitt regained the benefit within the thirty third when junior ahead Albert Thorsen tucked away a move from sophomore defender Niklas Soerensen to make it 2-1 at halftime.

Vilamitjana struck once more early within the second half, ending a mix from freshman midfielder Grayson Carter and Thorsen within the forty eighth minute. The Orange answered lower than two minutes later to chop the deficit to 3-2.

Vilamitjana accomplished his hat trick within the 67th minute, changing a feed from junior midfielder Logan Oliver and Soerensen to revive a two-goal cushion. Pitt outshot Syracuse 21-11 and held agency defensively down the stretch, with junior goalkeeper Jack Moxom making three saves to safe the win.

Key Stats

• Syracuse got here into Saturday’s match with four-consecutive clear sheets.
• Prior to Vilamitjana’s opener, the Panthers had gone simply over 356 minutes of enjoying time with out a aim.

Up Next

The Panthers host Wake Forest within the common season dwelling finale on Oct. 24. Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m.