University of Massachusets Athletics
Sunday, November 24
Philadelphia, PA
5:00 p.m.
University of Massachusetts
12-3-5, 5-2-1
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University of Pennsylvania
14-4-1, 7-0-0
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Penn
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Minutemen Upset No. 6 Penn 1-0, Advance to Sweet 16
November 24, 2024 | Men's Soccer
Alec Hughes nets his 51st career goal, Alex Geczy earns clean sheet in home state.
Philadelphia, Pa. – Massachusetts (12-3-5, 5-2-1 A10) continued their quest in the NCAA Tournament, besting No. 6 Penn (14-4-1, 7-0 IVY) in a dynamic 1-0 finish on the road Sunday night.
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The win lifts the Minutemen to their first appearance in the Sweet 16 since 2007, when the program advanced all the way to the Final Four.
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Alec Hughes led Massachusetts to victory, garnering the game-winning goal and a team-high four shots – three of which on goal. The performance marked Hughes' 51st career goal in five seasons with UMass and 16th goal of the season.
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Alex Geczy was an immovable force, saving seven shots to earn his ninth clean sheet of the season. The Newtown Square, Pa. native is now tied for second All-Time in most shutouts in a single season for UMass, trailing only Zach Simmons (10).Â
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Up Next
The Minutemen travel to No. 11 Virginia for the third round of the NCAA Tournament. Match day and time are yet to be announced.
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The win lifts the Minutemen to their first appearance in the Sweet 16 since 2007, when the program advanced all the way to the Final Four.
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Alec Hughes led Massachusetts to victory, garnering the game-winning goal and a team-high four shots – three of which on goal. The performance marked Hughes' 51st career goal in five seasons with UMass and 16th goal of the season.
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Alex Geczy was an immovable force, saving seven shots to earn his ninth clean sheet of the season. The Newtown Square, Pa. native is now tied for second All-Time in most shutouts in a single season for UMass, trailing only Zach Simmons (10).Â
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Up Next
The Minutemen travel to No. 11 Virginia for the third round of the NCAA Tournament. Match day and time are yet to be announced.
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Team Stats
UMass
Penn
Goals
1
0
Shots
10
12
Shots on Goal
4
7
Saves
7
3
Corners
0
5
Fouls
11
5
Scoring Plays
Alec Hughes (16)
Assisted By: Kyle Stenzel
GOAL by UMass Hughes, Alec Assist by Stenzel, Kyle.
46:48
Game Leaders
Shots
4
SOG
3
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
mid
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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