.png&type=webp){kind=icon}
.png&type=webp)
University of Massachusets Athletics
Thursday, August 22
Loudonville, NY
5 p.m.
University of Massachusetts
0-0-1, 0-0-0
0
at
0
Siena
0-0-1, 0-0-0
1
2
F
Massachusetts
0
0
0
Siena
0
0
0
Photo by: Thom Kendall - UMass Athletics
Season Opener Ends in Draw at Siena
August 22, 2024 | Men's Soccer
LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. -- Men's soccer opened the 2024 season on the road, battling to a 0-0 draw against Siena on Thursday night.
UMass created a premiere scoring chance right out of the gates when Aidan Kelly sent one towards the top-left shelf in the eighth minute. However, a save by Siena kept he game scoreless heading into the halftime break.
Alec Hughes and Matt Cence led a coordinated attack coming out of halftime, each recording a shot on goal in the first 10 minutes of the second half. Both finished with a team-high three shots and one shot on goal. Massachusetts would hold an 11-7 shot advantage, despite conceding a 6-2 corners discrepancy in favor of the Saints.
The Minutemen's pace earned themselves one final scoring chance in the 89th minute as Hughes sent a header to the far-side post with Bilal Hersi trailing. Hersi was just barely out of range to make a play on the ball, resulting in a goal kick for Siena.
Alex Geczy got the start in net for UMass, recording three saves on seven shots faced.
Up Next
The Minutemen are back on the road on Monday, Aug 26 when they travel to Smithfield, R.I. to take on Bryant University. The game is set to kick off at 6:00 p.m. with action streaming live on ESPN+.
UMass created a premiere scoring chance right out of the gates when Aidan Kelly sent one towards the top-left shelf in the eighth minute. However, a save by Siena kept he game scoreless heading into the halftime break.
Alec Hughes and Matt Cence led a coordinated attack coming out of halftime, each recording a shot on goal in the first 10 minutes of the second half. Both finished with a team-high three shots and one shot on goal. Massachusetts would hold an 11-7 shot advantage, despite conceding a 6-2 corners discrepancy in favor of the Saints.
The Minutemen's pace earned themselves one final scoring chance in the 89th minute as Hughes sent a header to the far-side post with Bilal Hersi trailing. Hersi was just barely out of range to make a play on the ball, resulting in a goal kick for Siena.
Alex Geczy got the start in net for UMass, recording three saves on seven shots faced.
Up Next
The Minutemen are back on the road on Monday, Aug 26 when they travel to Smithfield, R.I. to take on Bryant University. The game is set to kick off at 6:00 p.m. with action streaming live on ESPN+.
Team Stats
UMA
SIE
Goals
0
0
Shots
11
7
Shots on Goal
3
3
Saves
3
3
Corners
2
6
Fouls
10
15
Game Leaders
mid
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
def
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
M
/ Men's Soccer
GK
/ Men's Soccer
F
/ Men's Soccer
D
/ Men's SoccerBroadcast Highlights | UMass Men's Soccer vs. Denver | 10.4.25
Sunday, October 05
UMass MSOC | Broadcast Highlights vs. Stonehill | 09.01.25
Tuesday, September 02
UMass MSOC | Broadcast Highlights vs. Quinnipiac | 08.28.25
Friday, August 29
UMass Men's Soccer | Highlights vs. Quinnipiac | 25.08.28
Friday, August 29