University of Connecticut
4-4-2, 0-1-0
Siena
2-5-1, 0-1-0
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siena | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| UConn | 1 | 2 | 3 |
9/22/2026 11:31:00 PM | Men's Soccer
Coach Gbandi Postgame Interview
STORRS, Conn. – UConn men's soccer defeated the Siena Saints, 3-1 on Tuesday at Joseph J. Morrone Stadium. The Huskies improve to 4-4-2 this season.
UConn dominated in possession in the opening 20 minutes, generating five shots to Siena's one.
The early pressure culminated into UConn earning a penalty kick in the 22nd minute after a Saints foul on Evan Pickering in the box. Sophomore Preston Alessio converted the penalty, giving the Huskies an early 1-0 lead. The goal marked Alessio's third of the season. He has scored in two consecutive games.
UConn carried their 1-0 advantage into halftime. The Huskies held a 9-6 edge in shots during the opening 45 minutes.
Despite controlling possession, UConn conceded a penalty kick in the 55th minute. Siena converted from the penalty spot to level the score at 1-1.
In the 81st minute, UConn was awarded its second penalty kick of the game after a handball by the Saints in the box. Senior Elijah Langford beat the goalkeeper, delivering the game-winning goal from the penalty spot, to put the Huskies back on top, 2-1. The goal marked Langford's team-leading seventh of the season.
Three minutes later, freshman Justin Hubbard sealed the victory for UConn with a bicycle kick goal, his second of the season, extending the Huskies lead to 3-1.
The Huskies held a 17-9 advantage in shots and put six attempts on goal to Siena's five, while Kyle Durham finished with four saves. Langford led UConn with four shots and one goal. He has recorded at least four shots in two consecutive games. Alessio finished with a goal and two shots. Hubbard added a goal on two shots off the bench.
Up Next
UConn heads to Queens to take on St. John's on Saturday, September 26. Kickoff is set for 7:00pm.
Players Mentioned
Team Stats
Preston Alessio (2)
UConn Preston Alessio PENALTY KICK GOAL.
21:53
Ivan Struk
Siena Ivan Struk PENALTY KICK GOAL.
53:10
Elijah Langford (6)
UConn Elijah Langford PENALTY KICK GOAL.
80:36
Justin Hubbard (2)
GOAL by UConn Hubbard, Justin.
83:49
