Huskies Host Creighton on Friday Night

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STORRS, Conn. – UConn men's soccer (6-2-3) will welcome the Creighton Bluejays (5-2-2) to Joseph J. Morrone Stadium on Friday, October 3. Kickoff is set for 7:00pm and will be streamed on ESPN+. TICKETS

UConn currently has three points in BIG EAST play with a 1-1 record, while Creighton is off to a 2-0 start giving the Bluejays six points. FULL STANDINGS

UConn has dropped their last two straight matches, snapping a nine-game unbeaten streak to begin the season. The Huskies offense has been led this season by a pair of seniors in Austin Brummett and Balthazar Saunders. Brummett is UConn's leading goal scorer this season with six tallies, while Saunders has served as a playmaker for the Huskies midfield, recording three goals and four assists.

A Look at Creighton

The Creighton Bluejays are riding a five-game win streak coming into Friday's match. Creighton has earned wins over Marquette and DePaul to kick off their BIG EAST slate. The Bluejays are coached by Johnny Torres entering his seventh season. Creighton was selected to finish in second place in the Midwest Division in the BIG EAST Preseason Coaches' Poll. Junior midfielder Miguel Arilla leads the Bluejays in goals (4) and assists (3) this season.

Series History

These two programs last met in 2023, with UConn coming out victorious in Omaha, 2-0. The all-time series is even across the board at 2-2-2. The Huskies first win over Creighton was for the 2000 National Championship, as UConn shutout the Bluejays, 2-0, earning the program's third national title. Head Coach Chris Gbandi scored the game-winning goal off a free kick, on his way to earning the Most Outstanding Defensive Player of the NCAA College Cup and the MAC Hermann Trophy.

Know Before You Go

Parking: $10 cash only parking in I-Lot (Lots surrounding Toscano Family Ice Forum).

Access: Gates open at 6:00pm.

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Players Mentioned

Austin Brummett

Balthazar Saunders

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