PITTSBURGH– The Panthers opened conference play on Thursday with a 15-5 lose to national powerhouse North Carolina. Both teams came into the contest with a 3-0 record, while North Carolina was ranked second in the nation. Here are the sights from the matchup.
Julia Foster (28) and Karina Latsko performs their pregame handshake. February 24, 2022 Image by Jared Todhunter
Paulina Difatta (31) starts play after making a save in the first quarter. February 24, 2022 Image by Jared Todhunter
Emily Coughlin (4) Pitt Lacrosse. February 24, 2022 Image by Jared Todhunter
Karina Latsko, Pitt (87), and Ally Mastroianni, UNC (12), take a draw. February 24, 2022 Image by Jared Todhunter
Therese Pitman (6) looks for a pass to fellow teammate, Kierin Ratliff-Kaibourne. February 24, 2022 Image by Jared Todhunter
Abby Thorne, Pitt (5), splits North Carolina’s Melissa Sconone (50) and Scottie Rose Growney (15). February 24, 2022 Image by Jared Todhunter
Jamie Ortega (3) prepares to take a penalty shot. February 24, 2022 Image by Jared Todhunter
Livi Lawton (14) prepares to pass on an awarded penalty shot. February 24, 2022 Image by Jared Todhunter
Olivia Dirks, UNC (27), is swarmed by the Pitt defense as she attempts a shot on goal. February 24, 2022 Image by Jared Todhunter
Jamie Ortega, UNC (3), is guarded by Pitt’s Abby Thorne (5). February 24, 2022 Image by Jared Todhunter
Allyson Trice, Pitt (91), defends North Carolina’s Alexa Gentile (11). February 24, 2022 Image by Jared Todhunter
Pitt’s Brittney Villhauer (25) and North Carolina’s Alexa Gentile (11) compete for a ground ball. February 24, 2022 Image by Jared Todhunter
Kate Elam, Pitt (21), takes a shot against North Carolina. February 24, 2022 Image by Jared Todhunter
Ally Mastroianni, UNC (12), looks for a way around Pitt’s Kierin Ratliff-Kailbourne (12). February 24, 2022 Image by Jared Todhunter
Carlie Leach, Pitt (7), shoots during a penalty shot in the fourth quarter against North Carolina. February 24, 2022 Image by Jared Todhunter