University of Connecticut
Xavier
10/30/2026 1:32:00 PM | Men's Soccer
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STORRS, Conn. – The UConn men's soccer team (7-7-2) hits the road to take on No. 17 Xavier (9-1-4) on Saturday, October 31. Kickoff is set for 6:30pm and will be broadcast on ESPN+.
UConn enters Saturday's match winners in two of their last three contests. The Huskies are 3-3 in BIG EAST play, sitting in second place in the East Division with nine points. Xavier also has nine points with a 2-1-3 record in conference play. FULL STANDINGS
Junior forward Alfonso Arredondo has been in top scoring form for the Huskies, scoring three goals over his last two games. Arredondo's nine points this season ranks second on UConn's roster. The Madrid, Spain native has recorded 18 shots this season, including nine on goal.
A Look at Xavier
The Xavier Musketeers are coming off their first loss of the season, falling at No. 9 Akron last weekend. Prior to the defeat, the Musketeers had gone unbeaten through their first 13 matches. They are unbeaten at home this season. Xavier is coached by John Higgins entering his fifth season. The Musketeers were voted to finish in third place in the Midwest Division in the BIG EAST Preseason Coaches' Poll. Xavier have been led by their defense this season, ranking second nationally in shutout percentage (.571), and third in goals against average (.571). Graduate goalkeeper Jonny Mennell leads BIG EAST goalkeepers in save percentage (.855), goals against average (.582), and is second in shutouts with seven.
Series History
These two programs last met during the 2023 season at Morrone Stadium, where Xavier claimed the largest victory in the all-time series, with a 4-0 win. Prior to that meeting, the only other two matchups between the Huskies and Musketeers were decided by one goal. UConn is still seeking its first win over Xavier, holding an 0-3 all-time record against the Musketeers.
