Late-game heroics are starting to become a calling card of the UConn men’s soccer team. The Huskies beat Loyola Maryland Saturday night 3-2, scoring a goal deep into the second overtime.
UConn moves to 4-2 on the season, with all four victories coming at home. Star Abdou Mbacke Thiam secured the hat-trick in the 106th minute, bringing his tally to 36 goals in a storied UConn career. The Huskies outshot Loyola Maryland by a 14-10 margin, and all four of the team’s wins have come when they register 14 shots or more.
Mbacke Thiam, on his poaching abilities: “I never know where the ball is going to come from, but its my job to always be ready.