University of Connecticut Athletics
University of Connecticut
1-5 , 0-3
Memphis
4-2 , 1-2
Memphis Runs Over UConn, 55-14
10/6/2018 10:29:00 PM | Football
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The UConn football team traveled to Memphis and lost 55-14 on Saturday night at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. UConn is 1-5 and 0-3 in The American this season.
UConn got off to a great start offensively by scoring a touchdown on its opening drive of the game. David Pindell capped a 17-play, 75-yard drive with a four-yard touchdown run. His fifth rushing touchdown of the season.
The drive last 7:32 and was the longest touchdown drive of the season for UConn. The Huskies had a 7:32 scoring drive vs. UCF (Aug. 30) that resulted in a field goal. The 17-plays is tied for second in UConn history.
The UConn defense could not hold the Memphis offense down, allowing 378 rushing yards and 634 yards total. It is the fourth time UConn has allowed 50 points or more in a game this year.
Keyion Dixon hauled in the other UConn touchdown with a 14 yard reception in the second quarter. It was the first touchdown reception for Dixon this season. Pindell has thrown touchdown passes to seven different players this season.
Wide receiver Cameron Hairston and tight end Jay Rose both secured milestones by snagging their first career catches.
Omar Fortt led the Huskies on the defensive side of the ball with 13 tackles. Ian Swenson had the lone sack of the night for UConn.
The Huskies will have a bye week this week and gear up for a Saturday, Oct. 20 contest at USF.
Team Stats
UCONN 0, MEM 7
MEM - MAGNIFICO, Joey 44 yd pass from WHITE, Brady (PATTERSON, R. kick) 6 plays, 75 yards, TOP 1:48
UCONN 7, MEM 7
UCONN - PINDELL, David 4 yd run (HARRIS, Clayton kick), 17 plays, 75 yards, TOP 7:32
UCONN 7, MEM 13
MEM - HENDERSON, D. 2 yd run (PATTERSON, R. kickfailed), 11 plays, 68 yards, TOP 4:36
UCONN 7, MEM 20
MEM - HENDERSON, D. 61 yd run (PATTERSON, R. kick), 1 plays, 61 yards, TOP 0:13
UCONN 7, MEM 27
MEM - TAYLOR, Patrick 35 yd run (PATTERSON, R. kick), 4 plays, 77 yards, TOP 1:33
UCONN 7, MEM 34
MEM - TAYLOR, Patrick 35 yd run (PATTERSON, R. kick), 4 plays, 46 yards, TOP 1:23
UCONN 7, MEM 41
MEM - HENDERSON, D. 26 yd run (PATTERSON, R. kick), 2 plays, 62 yards, TOP 0:35
UCONN 14, MEM 41
UCONN - DIXON, Keyion 14 yd pass from PINDELL, David (HARRIS, Clayton kick) 8 plays, 83 yards, TOP 2:38
UCONN 14, MEM 48
MEM - TAYLOR, Patrick 12 yd run (PATTERSON, R. kick), 10 plays, 84 yards, TOP 4:20
UCONN 14, MEM 55
MEM - GIBSON, Antonio 17 yd pass from ADAIR, Connor (PATTERSON, R. kick) 5 plays, 34 yards, TOP 3:04
