The UConn men’s soccer team will be closing out the regular season this Friday, Nov. 7 in a Big East matchup against Seton Hall.
The Huskies (9-3-4) are coming off a shutout victory against Butler, whereas the Seton Hall Pirates (7-2-7) tied 1-1 in their most recent game against Creighton.
Both teams faced off against each other last year in September when neither team was able to put up a goal, resulting in a 0-0 tie.
Goaltender redshirt sophomore Kyle Durham has been a strong force for the Huskies all season, and this game will surely be no different.
Durham has been the main goaltender for UConn, playing the full 90 minutes each night. The 6-foot-4 goaltender is a big body in net, making it hard for opponents to notch a goal past him.
Durham recently made the Big East Honor Roll for the third time this season because of his significant contributions towards the team.
Seton Hall will also need to look out for senior Austin Brummett, who leads the Huskies in goals (six) and points (15).
However, UConn will need to keep their attention on sophomore Mikkel Lejbowicz, who leads Seton Hall in goals (seven) and points (15).
Seton Hall senior Agustin Resch is a top defender for the team this season coming off the 2024 Big East All-Academic Team award last season.
Seton Hall is also undefeated in Big East matchups with a 3-0-4 record proving to be competition for UConn, who holds a 3-2-1 record.
Currently, Seton Hall sits in second place in the Big East East Division with UConn right behind it in third.
A win for UConn could help solidify its spot in the Big East semifinals, whereas Seton Hall will look to continue its unbeaten conference record.
With the Big East Semifinals fast approaching, the Huskies will need to keep their attention focused on closing out their regular season with a win.
“I think the guys are just excited. The guys just love to compete and enjoy competing. Seton Hall is certainly one of the top teams in our conference, so we’re looking forward to the opportunity to just play against a good team,” said head coach Chris Gbandi in a post-game interview after the team’s 2-0 win against Butler.
UConn and Seton Hall face off against each other on Friday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m. Fans can stream the match on ESPN+.