Michigan secures control in second half, ultimately falls short to Pittsburgh

Michigan secures control in second half, ultimately falls short to Pittsburgh

After clearing the cobwebs in a loss to Dayton, the Michigan women’s soccer team looked to step up its play and end its preseason 1-1. To beat Pittsburgh, the Wolverines had to come out of the gates fleet-footed, but instead hobbled on their backfoot. With an early penalty giving the Panthers the lead in the third minute, Michigan hunkered down, looking to stem the bleeding defensively in the first half. Rallying in the second, the Wolverines fo…