The UConn men’s soccer team penchant for late-game heroics finally wore off. The No. 20 Huskies fell to the No. 9 University of South Florida 3-2 in the American Athletic Conference semifinals, giving up a golden goal with 12 seconds left in double overtime. The Huskies were paced by goals from sophomore Josh Burnett and senior tri-captain Abdou Mbacke Thiam.
The physical match between the two heavyweights started off slow, with both teams feeling each other out. UConn was content to knock it around among its back four, while UCF’s midfield was quick to step anytime the Huskies pressed forward.