Vermont Men’s Soccer Advances to NCAA Quarterfinals, Faces Pittsburgh on Saturday
BURLINGTON, Vt. — The University of Vermont’s men’s soccer team, boasting a record of 14-2-5, has secured a spot in the NCAA Quarterfinals for the second time in three seasons. The Catamounts will go head-to-head with the University of Pittsburgh, the two-seed in the tournament, on Saturday at 3 p.m. at Ambrose Urbanic Field in Pittsburgh. Fans can still purchase tickets for the game at go.uvm.edu/qtrpitt.
Ahead of the match, the UVM Alumni Association is hosting a pregame tailgate at 1:30 p.m. at Pitt OC Lot. The contest will be broadcast live on ESPN+, bringing the excitement directly to fans.
In a thrilling run leading up to this game, Pitt has demonstrated resilience, having recently defeated Cornell 1-0 and Kansas City 3-2 in overtime during the tournament. With senior forward Luis Sahmkow leading the team in scoring, they hope to leverage their home-field advantage, boasting a strong 7-1-0 record in NCAA Tournament games under Coach Jay Vidovich.
For Vermont, the NCAA journey continues to yield impressive statistics. The Catamounts have outscored opponents 14-5 in second-half NCAA tournament play over the last four years and remain undefeated in overtime matches. Freshman goalie Niklas Herceg leads the nation in save percentage at .842, solidifying his position as a crucial player in the tournament.
As the first UVM athletic program to achieve four consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances, the excitement is palpable. Recognized for their achievements, midfielder Sydney Wathuta and defender Zach Barrett have received major accolades, demonstrating Vermont’s depth and talent.
The winner of Saturday’s match will advance to the prestigious College Cup in Cary, North Carolina, adding further stakes to this critical showdown. For updates, follow @UVMmsoccer on social media.
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