As they’ve done all year, the UConn men’s soccer team stayed resilient and showed a flair for the dramatic, beating Rhode Island 4-3 in overtime in a thrilling first round of the NCAA Tournament.
The Huskies fought back from a 3-1 deficit, with freshman Ibrahima Diop bagging a hat-trick—all after the 75th minute—including the extra-time winner with one minute left in the first overtime. It was a high-strung, exciting affair, shots practically even (16-15 URI), and back-and-forth action from both sides. UConn now gets No. 2 Indiana in the second round.
The Huskies started the game off strong in possession, looking sharp and dangerous knocking the ball around, playing out of tight spaces and switching the point of attack.