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University of Massachusets Athletics
Saturday, October 26
Amherst, Mass.
12 p.m.
University of Massachusetts
9-3-4, 4-2-1
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Duquesne
11-3-1, 5-2-0
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Duquesne
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Massachusetts
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Photo by: Thom Kendall - UMass Athletics
UMass Tops No. 23 Duquesne on Senior Day
October 26, 2024 | Men's Soccer
Alec Hughes scores his 12th goal of the season to lift Minutemen to ranked win
AMHERST, Mass. – Massachusetts (9-3-4, 4-2-1 A10) wrapped up its final regular season match at Rudd Field in electric fashion, overcoming No. 23 Duquesne (11-2-1, 5-2-0 A10) in a 1-0 decision on Senior Day.
Alec Hughes scored his second goal in two games, netting the game-winner with just under three minutes left to play. Alex Geczy recorded his seventh clean sheet this season, moving up to fourth All-Time in program history.
Breaking Down the Action
Up Next
The Minutemen travel to St. Bonaventure for the regular season finale next week on Saturday, Nov. 4. Kickoff is set for 4:00 p.m. with action streaming live on ESPN+.
Alec Hughes scored his second goal in two games, netting the game-winner with just under three minutes left to play. Alex Geczy recorded his seventh clean sheet this season, moving up to fourth All-Time in program history.
Breaking Down the Action
- UMass put on the pressure offensively, earning 10 corners throughout the contest
- The Minutemen's high-octane offense created a plethora of opportunities, out-shooting the Dukes 17-7 in shot and 10-2 in shots on goal.
- Mike Willis fired the first shot on goal for UMass, forcing Zoltan Nagy to make his first save of the day.
- Maxi Hopfer responded with a shot on goal for Duquesne, with Alex Geczy able to make the stop.
- Massachusetts would halftime after stringing together five-consecutive shots on goal without the Dukes able to make any more scoring attempts before the break.
- Jack Rhead attempted to break the tie in the 63rd minute for Duquesne, but Geczy made his second save of the day to halt the scoring effort.
- The Minutemen would set up shop in their attacking area for most of the second half, earning six corners resulting in five shots total.
- Alec Hughes would score his 12th goal of the season and 47th of his career in the 88th minute, playing a through ball by Andrew Ortiz with the left foot to find the back of the net.
- The Minutemen's stout defending denied the Dukes any solid chance at an equalizer, maintaining the 1-0 lead as time expired.
Up Next
The Minutemen travel to St. Bonaventure for the regular season finale next week on Saturday, Nov. 4. Kickoff is set for 4:00 p.m. with action streaming live on ESPN+.
Team Stats
DUQ
UMass
Goals
0
1
Shots
7
17
Shots on Goal
2
10
Saves
9
2
Corners
2
10
Fouls
12
12
Scoring Plays
Alec Hughes (12)
Assisted By: Andrew Ortiz
GOAL by UMass Hughes, Alec Assist by Ortiz, Andrew.
87:34
Game Leaders
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
1
mid
Shots
4
SOG
3
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
3
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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