Huskies Fall to DePaul, 2-1

Saturday, September 25

Chicago, IL

2:00pm

University of Connecticut

4-3-0, 0-2-0

DePaul University

5-2-0, 1-0-0

UConn

DePaul

9/25/2021 4:02:00 PM | Men's Soccer

Box Score

CHICAGO, Illinois – The UConn men's soccer team fell to DePaul 2-1 on Saturday afternoon. The Huskies fall to 4-3 on the season and 0-2 in conference play.

The Blue Demons opened the scoring in the 8^th minute with their first real chance on net. UConn responded well, creating offensive opportunities, but could not find an equalizer.

The Huskies continued to pressure the DePaul defense and were able to break through in the 32^nd minute. Freshman Guillaume Vacter scored his first career goal with a shot that found the bottom right corner of the net. Fellow freshman Mateo Leveque picked up an assist on Vacter's tally. UConn and DePaul would enter the half level at 1-1.

In the second half, the Huskies and Blue Demons battled in the middle third of the field, with neither team creating a dangerous chance on goal in the opening 15 minutes. UConn was able to limit DePaul's chances, allowing just three shots throughout the game. Sophomore Ben Awashie had a great chance to put UConn ahead in the 72^nd minute, but the acrobatic effort was saved. Just two minutes later, freshman Okem Chime had a close-range effort saved and his second effort shot from a bad angle zipped across the face of the goal and away.

In the 80^th minute, graduate student Jahmali Waite made an incredible diving effort to keep the Huskies level, however, the ball had crossed the line and DePaul would take a 2-1 lead late in the half. The Huskies could not find a late equalizer.

Up Next

UConn returns home to take on St. John's on Saturday, October 2^nd. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00pm at Morrone Stadium.