Clemson Falls to Pitt 1-0 in ACC Tournament First Round
Fourth-seeded Clemson men's soccer suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat against thirteenth-seeded Pitt, despite a strong defensive effort from the Tigers. Clemson's season record moves to 8-5-3, while Pitt improves to 6-6-5 with the win.
Match Overview
- Clemson out-shot Pitt 20 to 5 during the game.
- The Tigers earned nine corners; Pitt had none.
- Clemson controlled possession for 56% of the match, compared to Pitt’s 44%.
- The Tigers' defense limited Pitt’s presence in the penalty area to just 11% of the match time.
Key Players and Action
Abdou Mane led Clemson's attack with four shots on goal. Lukas Magnason, Ransford Gyan, and Misei Yoshizawa each contributed three shots, helping Clemson reach a total of 20 in the match.
“In the 7' minute Pitt netted the only goal of the match to go up 1-0.”
Despite a vigorous second-half effort featuring 13 shots and seven corners, Clemson was unable to score.
Looking Ahead
The Tigers now wait on their NCAA College Cup fate, with the selection show scheduled for November 17.
Summary: Clemson showed dominance in shots and possession but fell short to Pitt’s early goal, leaving their NCAA College Cup status uncertain as they head into selection.