Rhode Island 0, Pittsburgh 1

PITTSBURGH (Interstat) — Robbie Mertz’s second-half goal lifted the Pitt Riverhounds to a 1-0 victory over Rhode Island in a USL Championship match on Saturday at Highmark Stadium. The lone score of the contest came in the 55th minute, breaking a defensive deadlock and delivering the Riverhounds a win in their season opener. Rhode Island begins its campaign with a loss. The match was a physical affair that saw six yellow cards and one red card issued. The game’s complexion changed dramatically just past the hour mark when Rhode Island’s Marc Ybarra, who had been cautioned in the 30th minute,… Read more...