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Huskies Suffer Setback to No. 14 Bryant
9/23/2025 11:16:00 PM | Men's Soccer
Head Coach Chris Gbandi Postgame Interview
STORRS, Conn. – The No. 22 ranked UConn men's soccer team lost to No. 14 Bryant Bulldogs, 4-1 on Tuesday night at Joseph J. Morrone Stadium. The defeat is UConn's first of 2025, moving the Huskies to 6-1-3 this season.
The first half began with UConn and Bryant vying for control, but it was Bryant who capitalized on their opportunities, scoring three goals in six minutes, the most goals the Huskies have conceded this season. The Bulldogs recorded goals in the 28th, 30th, and 34th minutes, giving Bryant a commanding 3-0 lead at the half. The Huskies made several attempts on goal but were unable to convert, leaving them scoreless at the end of the half.
Sophomore forward Evan Pickering got the Huskies on the board in the 60th minute, netting his first goal of the season, making it 3-1.
Bryant quickly responded with a goal in the 61st minute, extending their lead to 4-1.
Up Next
The Huskies welcome the Villanova Wildcats to Joseph J. Morrone Stadium on Saturday, September 27. Kickoff is set for 6:00pm. TICKETS
Team Stats
Fermin Rodriguez (2)
Assisted By: Marc Pitarch Bayot
GOAL by Bryant Rodriguez, Fermin Assist by Pitarch Bayot, Marc.
27:56
Mamadi Jiana (4)
Assisted By: Abdel Talabi
GOAL by Bryant Jiana, Mamadi Assist by Talabi, Abdel.
29:49
Mamadi Jiana (4)
Assisted By: Paco Fernandez , Jorge Veintimilla
GOAL by Bryant Jiana, Mamadi Assist by Fernandez, Paco and Veintimilla, Jorge.
33:15
Evan Pickering (1)
GOAL by UConn Pickering, Evan.
59:37
Fermin Rodriguez (2)
Assisted By: Tiago Dias , Jorge Veintimilla
GOAL by Bryant Rodriguez, Fermin Assist by Dias, Tiago and Veintimilla, Jorge.
60:22
