Riley Karpinski second half golazo leads to Virginia Tech win

Warrington, Pa. native Riley Karpinski scored a remarkable goal from 20 yards out to lead Virginia Tech to a 2-1 win over Pitt in Pittsburgh on Thursday night.

The goal was the former FC Delco and Central Bucks South standout’s third goal of her rookie campaign in Blacksburg. She scored goals against Old Dominion and Maryland in her first two games for the Hokies back in August. Virginia Tech improved to 5-1-3 on the season and 1-0 in ACC play. Pitt fell to 6-3-1.

HIGHLIGHT REEL STRIKE FROM KARP FOR THE LEAD 🎯#Hokies | @SportsCenter | @NCAASoccer pic.twitter.com/YHEU9RG0ro

— Virginia Tech Women's Soccer (@HokiesWSoccer) September 18, 2026

Matthew Ralph

Matthew Ralph is the managing editor of Philadelphia Soccer Now. He's covered soccer at all levels for a decade in the Philadelphia region and has also written for TheCup.us, NPSL, PrepSoccer and other publications. He lives with his wife and two young children in Broomall, Pa., but grew up in South Jersey and is originally from Kansas.

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