Huskies Fall Short Against DePaul

Saturday, October 10

Storrs, CT

6:00 PM

University of Connecticut

5-6-2, 1-2-0

DePaul

3-3-4, 1-1-1

Team	1	2	Final F
DePaul	1	1	2
UConn	0	1	1

Photo by: UConn Athletics

10/11/2026 12:34:00 AM | Men's Soccer

Box Score

Coach Gbandi Postgame Interview

STORRS, Conn. – UConn men's soccer fell to the DePaul Blue Demons, 2-1 on Saturday at Joseph J. Morrone Stadium. The Huskies drop to 1-2 in BIG EAST play and 5-6-2 overall.

UConn generated early chances with two shots on goal in the opening 20 minutes before DePaul opened the scoring in the 22^nd minute off a corner kick.

UConn goalkeeper Kyle Durham kept the Huskies within one goal, making three saves to close out the first half. Durhamfinished with six saves in the match.

DePaul took the 1-0 lead into halftime and held an 8-5 advantage in shots.

Trailing 1-0 entering the second half, UConn generated early set-piece pressure with three corners in the opening 11 minutes.

Despite the Huskies pressure, DePaul extended its lead in the 60^th minute to make it 2-0.

UConn quickly responded in the 63^rd minute as freshman midfielder Grant Emerhi scored his first career goal to cut into DePaul's lead, 2-1.

UConn continued to press for an equalizer, recording eight shots in the closing 25 minutes, but DePaul's defense held on for the 2-1 final.

The Huskies recorded 11 of their 16 shots in the second half, but DePaul finished with an 18-16 shot edge and put eight attempts on goal to UConn's six. Emerhi scored for UConn and finished with two shots. Alfonso Arredondo recorded an assist and added four shots. Preston Alessio led the Huskies with five shots, including two on goal. Durham made six saves over 90 minutes.

Up Next

UConn heads to Marquette on Friday, October 16. Kickoff is set for 7:00pm.