University of Connecticut Athletics
University of Connecticut
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Huskies Lose 22-17 to UMass
10/27/2018 3:31:00 PM | Football
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. - With a consistent rain falling at Pratt and Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field, the UConn football team lost to UMass 22-17 to fall to 1-7 on the season.
UConn got off to a great start by scoring a touchdown on the opening drive of the game. Kevin Mensah capped a seven-play, 82-yard drive with a one-yard touchdown run.
The UConn defense played extremely well in the first half by only allowing three points to the Minutemen. The 7-3 lead at halftime for the Huskies was the second time this season UConn led at the half.
UConn started fast in the second half with a 25-yard touchdown run from David Pindell to extend the UConn lead to 14-7. Pindell finished the game with 120 yards rushing, eclipsing the 100-yard mark for the fourth time this season.
Pindell broke the single-season rushing mark for a UConn quarterback by passing Pete Petrillo (676 yards) in 1967. The senior quarterback has totaled 784 yards on the ground this season.
With the Huskies leading 14-3 late in the third quarter, defensive lineman Kevin Murphy recorded his first career interception to keep the Minutemen off the board.
After the turnover, the Minutemen outscored the Huskies 19-3 to come back and win 22-17.
Next up, the Huskies head on the road to Tulsa to play the Golden Hurricane at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3.
