For the first time in seven seasons, following three-straight double-digit loss campaigns, UConn football reached bowl eligibility on Saturday afternoon with a 36-33 victory over Liberty on Senior Day.
After UConn stuffed Liberty on 4th down to get the ball back down five, Zion Turner delivered a 30-yard strike to Kevens Clercius for the go-ahead touchdown. The UConn defense buckled down on three-straight Liberty drives to close out the game and send the Huskies bowling.
UConn started the game with an efficient opening drive, highlighted by a 15-yard catch and run from Aaron Turner that set up a 16-yard, bowling ball touchdown run from Victor Rosa.