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/ Men's SoccerNo. 7 Orange Earn Three Points Versus Pitt
9/22/2023 10:30:00 PM | Men's Soccer
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – No. 7 Syracuse scored twice during an 11-minute span to earn a 3-2 victory against Pittsburgh Friday night at the SU Soccer Stadium. Seniors Jeorgio Kocevski and Gavin Wigg each registered a goal and assist in the win as the Orange improved to 1-0-2 in ACC play. 'Cuse outshot the Panthers, 15-5, and held a 10-5 advantage in corner kicks.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
Pittsburgh got on the board early as Abdoulaye Toure put one past Syracuse goalkeeper Jason Smith at 4:53 into the match.
The Orange responded less than seven minutes later off a set piece. Junior Mateo Leveque sent the ball into the box where Wigg headed it over to senior Lorenzo Boselli, who used his head for his fifth score of the campaign.
With the Orange trailing 2-1 late in the first half, Wigg again added his name to the score sheet as 'Cuse had another successful set piece. Graduate Josh Belluz headed the ball over to Wigg, who tapped it into the open right side of the next to level the match at two.
At the 55:42 mark of the match, Kocevski put home the game winner off the pass from sophomore Nicholas Kaloukian.
Syracuse played up a man for the final 15 minutes of the match and up a pair in the final four minutes.
OF NOTE:
UP NEXT:
Syracuse returns to the pitch on Friday, Sept. 29, when it heads to Durham, N.C., to take on the Duke Blue Devils. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. (ACC Network).
For complete coverage of Syracuse men's soccer, follow us on Facebook (/cusemsoc), Twitter (@CuseMSOC) and Instagram (@cusemsoc).
HOW IT HAPPENED:
Pittsburgh got on the board early as Abdoulaye Toure put one past Syracuse goalkeeper Jason Smith at 4:53 into the match.
The Orange responded less than seven minutes later off a set piece. Junior Mateo Leveque sent the ball into the box where Wigg headed it over to senior Lorenzo Boselli, who used his head for his fifth score of the campaign.
Two heads are better than one. 🍊
— Syracuse Men's Soccer (@CuseMSOC) September 22, 2023
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With the Orange trailing 2-1 late in the first half, Wigg again added his name to the score sheet as 'Cuse had another successful set piece. Graduate Josh Belluz headed the ball over to Wigg, who tapped it into the open right side of the next to level the match at two.
At the 55:42 mark of the match, Kocevski put home the game winner off the pass from sophomore Nicholas Kaloukian.
Syracuse played up a man for the final 15 minutes of the match and up a pair in the final four minutes.
OF NOTE:
- Wigg scored his first collegiate goal and recorded his first career multi-point contest.
- Kocevski also registered a goal and assist in the same match for the first time in his career.
- Kaloukian as recorded a point in three straight contests.
- Syracuse has outshot its opponent for the sixth time this season.
- The Orange had a season-high five assists in the victory.
- Boselli became the first 'Cuse player to reach double digit points.
UP NEXT:
Syracuse returns to the pitch on Friday, Sept. 29, when it heads to Durham, N.C., to take on the Duke Blue Devils. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. (ACC Network).
For complete coverage of Syracuse men's soccer, follow us on Facebook (/cusemsoc), Twitter (@CuseMSOC) and Instagram (@cusemsoc).
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