University of Connecticut Athletics
Men’s Soccer Team Earns At-Large Bid to 2018 NCAA Tournament
11/12/2018 2:59:00 PM | Men's Soccer
STORRS, Conn. – For the 18th time in the last 21 seasons, the UConn men's soccer team will continue its season in the NCAA Tournament after receiving and at-large bid into the 2018 competition during Monday's selection show, which was broadcast on NCAA.com. The Huskies return to the tournament after a two-year hiatus, and will play the University of Rhode Island in a First Round match on Thursday, Nov. 15 at Pratt and Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field. Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m. ET
UConn advanced to the American Athletic Conference semifinal game over the weekend at the UCF Soccer and Track Stadium in Orlando, Fla. before falling in the final 15 seconds to UCF, 3-2, in a hard fought, double-overtime tilt.
The Huskies enter the tournament with an overall record of 11-5-2, an RPI of 24 and are ranked as one of the top-50 scoring offenses (in the NCAA) with a 1.67 goals per game average. Additionally, senior captain Abdou Mbacke Thiam is tied for seventh in the NCAA with 14 goals scored on the year.
Check back with uconnhuskies.com on Wednesday for a complete match preview against URI.
Parking:
- FREE
- Lots 7 and 8 will be open, starting at 12 p.m.
Ticket Information:
- Admission to the game is FREE for all UConn Students
- Ticket Prices: General Admission - $7, Groups (20+) - $2, Club Level Seating - $20
- To purchase your tickets to the game in advance, please call 877-288-2666 or stop by the ticket office on the UConn campus to pick them up!
