University of Connecticut
7-7-2, 3-3-0
St. John's
6-7-2, 2-2-2
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| UConn | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| St. John's (NY) | 0 | 3 | 3 |
10/27/2026 9:43:00 PM | Men's Soccer
QUEENS, New York – The UConn men's soccer team lost to the St. John's Red Storm, 3-2 on Tuesday at Belson Stadium. The Huskies fall to 3-3 in BIG EAST play and 7-7-2 overall this season.
The Huskies broke through with the game's opening goal in the 26th minute when senior captain Max Gummesson scored his first goal of the season to make it 1-0.
UConn closed the first half with additional chances from Preston Alessio, Elijah Langford and Gummesson, but St. John's goalkeeper Nico Bezama kept the score at 1-0 going into halftime. UConn recorded three shots on goal in the opening half while holding the Red Storm without a shot on target.
UConn was awarded a penalty kick in the 66th minute, but Bezama denied Rashid Nacif Joffre from the spot to keep it a one-score game.
The Huskies extended their lead in the 81st minute when Alfonso Arredondo scored from an Elijah Langford's assist to put the Huskies ahead 2-0. Arredondo has scored three goals in his last two matches.
St. John's responded with a goal in the 82nd minute to cut the deficit to 2-1 before finding the equalizer in the 88th minute. The Red Storm scored the deciding goal with five seconds remaining to hand the Huskies a 3-2 loss.
The Huskies generated fewer total shots than St. John's, 15 to 11, but put eight attempts on goal compared to three for the home side. Both teams were whistled for 35 fouls and seven yellow cards. Arredondo scored on his only shot and added an assist to finish with three points. Gummesson scored UConn's first goal and put both of his shots on frame. Nacif Joffre came off the bench to lead the Huskies with three shots, including two on goal.
Up Next
UConn heads to Cincinnati to take on No. 17 Xavier on Saturday, October 31. Kickoff is set for 6:30pm.
Players Mentioned
Team Stats
Max Gummesson (1)
Assisted By: Alfonso Arredondo
GOAL by CON Gummesson, Max Assist by Arredondo, Alfonso.
25:50
Alfonso Arredondo (3)
Assisted By: Elijah Langford
GOAL by CON Arredondo, Alfonso Assist by Langford, Elijah.
80:15
Cayden Walton (1)
GOAL by STJ Walton, Cayden.
81:58
Henrik Ropstad (1)
Assisted By: Cayden Walton , Ander Gonzalez
GOAL by STJ Ropstad, Henrik Assist by Walton, Cayden and Gonzalez, Ander.
87:07
Luca Fargnoli (4)
Assisted By: Henrik Ropstad , Scott Wilhelmsen
GOAL by STJ Fargnoli, Luca Assist by Ropstad, Henrik and Wilhelmsen, Scott.
89:55
