UConn Set to Take on DePaul Saturday Night in Storrs

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STORRS, Conn. – The UConn men's soccer team (5-5-2) is set to host the DePaul Blue Demons (2-3-4) at Ray Reid Field at Joseph J. Morrone Stadium on Saturday, October 10. Kickoff is set for 6:00pm and can be streamed on ESPN+.

UConn is 1-1 in BIG EAST play, putting the Huskies in fourth place in the East Division. DePaul is currently in fifth place in the Midwest Division with a 0-1-1 conference record. FULL STANDINGS

UConn has won two of its last three games heading into Saturday's match. The Huskies are averaging 15.17 shots per game, ranking 29^th nationally and third in the conference. Senior forward Elijah Langford leads the Huskies in goals (7), points (14), shots (29), and game-winning goals (2). Langford is averaging 1.27 points per game.

A Look at DePaul

The DePaul Blue Demons have lost their last two games after going unbeaten in their previous five. DePaul is coached by Mark Plotkin entering his ninth season. The Blue Demons were voted to finish in fifth place in the Midwest Division in the BIG EAST Preseason Coaches Poll. Senior midfielder Noeh Hernandez was selected to the Preseason All-BIG EAST Team. Hernandez leads the Blue Demons in goals (5), assists (5), points (15), and shots (25).

Series History

The last time these two programs met was during the 2024 season in Chicago, with UConn earning a 3-2 victory. The Huskies have won the last two straight meetings. Since returning to the BIG EAST in 2019, UConn is 2-1 against DePaul and leads the all-time series, 4-3.

Know Before You Go

Parking: $10 cash only parking in I-Lot (Lots surrounding Toscano Family Ice Forum).

Access: Gates open at 5:00pm.

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Elijah Langford

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