Desiree Reed's goal in Raleigh gives Pitt its only ACC win of the season, 1-0 at NC State

RALEIGH. Raleigh native Desiree Reed scored at 66:46 as Pitt beat NC State 1-0 on Thursday, Oct. 8, at Dail Soccer Field. The win was Pitt’s first in ACC play this season, and it stood as Pitt’s only ACC win of the season. It evened the all-time series between the programs at six.

Pitt (7-5-2, 1-4-1 ACC) drew three corner kicks in the first 15 minutes and did not score. In the 22nd minute Sofia Doheny tried to head a cross from Lola Abraham into the net, but the shot lacked the power to make it past the NC State keeper. NC State (9-3-2, 2-3-1 ACC) put the ball in the net in the 27th minute after getting past the Pitt backline, and after video review the goal was ruled offsides.

The first half stayed scoreless on a second review. With eight minutes remaining in the half the referee signaled for a NC State penalty kick after Sophie Rourke collided with a NC State forward in the box. After review the penalty was waved off, and the teams went to halftime at 0-0.

Pitt scored the only goal in the 67th minute. Katie Ellermeyer played the ball down the left sideline to Mya Archibald. Archibald dribbled to the endline and sent the ball across the goal to Reed, who finished. The goal was Reed’s second of the season, and both Archibald and Ellermeyer were credited with assists.

NC State outshot Pitt 13-10 for the game. Pitt put seven shots on goal to four for NC State, and NC State took six corner kicks to four for Pitt. Pitt had taken two shots in the first two minutes of the second half, before the goal.

Elli Johnson played 90 minutes in goal for Pitt, allowed no goals and made four saves. The shutout was her third solo shutout of the season. Amor Leigh Martin Esteban played 90 minutes in goal for NC State, allowed one goal and made six saves.

Pitt’s next game was on the road at Notre Dame on Thursday, Oct. 15.

Goals: Pitt, Reed 66:46, Archibald and Ellermeyer. Halftime: Pitt 0, NC State 0. Attendance: 904.