The no. 11 ranked Marshall University men’s soccer team rebounded after Monday’s loss and defeated no. 2 Pitt by a final score of 2-1 Friday night.

True freshman Matthew Bell gets his first career brace as he scored two goals for Herd in the 15^th and 27^thminute. Bell has scored in two of the three games this season.

Pitt senior Valentin Noel scored the only goal for the Panthers in the 71^st minute.

Herd men’s soccer head coach Chris Grassie said the crowd of 1,897 was a significant factor in the win.

“They (the fans) were definitely our 12th man,” Grassie said. “It felt like a championship game.”

Pitt outshot Marshall 15-8, including six on goal to Marshall’s five.

Graduate Student Oliver Semmle allowed one goal and made five saves for Marshall.

The Pittsburgh Panthers were the highest-ranked opponent to come into Hoops Family Field. It also marked the time since 1999 that Marshall has faced a top-five opponent.

Marshall (2-1-0) will go on the road Wednesday against Cleveland State as they try to keep the momentum going.