University of Connecticut Athletics
University of Connecticut
Rider University
Huskies Open 2019 Slate Against Rider
8/29/2019 12:04:00 PM | Men's Soccer
STORRS, Conn. – The UConn men's soccer team opens up the 2019 season this weekend, playing host to Rider Friday night at Al-Marzook Field on the University of Hartford campus. Kickoff is slated for 7:00 p.m.
Game Info:
Live Stats – vs. Rider
Live Stream – Huskies All-Access
Radio - WHUS
Twitter - @UConnMSOC
Tickets - $6 General Admission | $1 Groups of 10+ *| Purchase Tickets HERE
Students - Get into the game free of charge by just swiping your student ID
Parking - Free parking available in Lot M, located next to the stadium.
*(Group tickets must be bought online prior to showing up at event. Tickets can be purchased)
What to Know:
- UConn returns four All-AAC selections from a year ago in senior Dayonn Harris, junior Robin Lapert and sophomores Felix Metzler and Ibrahima Diop.
- The Huskies went 12-6-2 in 2018, including a 3-2-2 mark in conference action, and advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
- Senior Dayonn Harris leads all returners with 17 points a season ago.
- This will be the first time that UConn and Rider have met on the pitch.
- UConn announced a talented 15-member incoming class earlier this month, which ended up becoming the 12th-best recruiting class in the country.
Leading the Pack:
Ray Reid leads the Huskies in his 23rd season as the head coach. A four-time National Coach of the Year and National Champion, Reid boasts the second-highest winning percentage (.742) among active coaches. Reid needs just one victory to reach the 300 career-win mark at UConn and is five wins away from 450 career successes.
Last Time Out:
The Huskies wrapped up preseason play with a strong performance, running away with a 3-1 victory over Boston University Saturday night at Al-Marzook Athletic Field. All three tallies came in the UConn-dominated second half, with Moussa Wade, Robin Lapert and Ibrahima Diop each finding the back of the net.
