When put in a situation of extreme adversity, there's no better plan of action than feigning death. I've read all the leadership books and they all agree that playing possum is the most effective form of self-help. Just wait enough time and all your problems will leave you alone.
If you're talented enough, it's also an effective strategy out on the pitch.
On Saturday during an NCAA women's soccer tournament first round meeting between the Pittsburgh Panthers and Buffalo Bulls, Pitt's senior forward Leah Pais put on a master class in apparent death — escaping attention and remaining undetected until the vital moment. It was the game-winner.
ain't never seen a 'call an ambulance but not for me' goal before but i am HOWLING pic.twitter.com/zhAEOUIFjd
— ugh (@838_carlisle) November 13, 2022
Another look at the goal that pushes the Panthers to the @NCAASoccer Second Round!
— Pitt Women's Soccer (@Pitt_WSOC) November 13, 2022
This is Pitt's first-ever appearance in the tournament, and their journey continues in the second round Friday against Georgetown.
We continued to add to our legacy by earning our first NCAA Tournament win.
Now it's on to Tallahassee for a Second Round matchup against Georgetown and an opportunity to keep writing our story.#H2P pic.twitter.com/1Tswz15gna— Pitt Women's Soccer (@Pitt_WSOC) November 15, 2022
The first round saw some great goals fly in around the country, including this stunner from Molly McLaughlin in Xavier's 4-1 upset of Tennessee.
OH MY MOLLY #NCAASoccer x @XavierWSOC pic.twitter.com/QJ0kGbF2L6
— NCAA Soccer (@NCAASoccer) November 12, 2022
