Box Score STORRS, CT – Siena Men's Soccer began a rigorous four-match road trip by facing off with a high-major on the road in a primetime Labor Day matchup Monday evening. The Saints (0-4) fell to UConn (2-1) by a score of 3-1 at Joseph J. Morrone Stadium at Rizza Performance Center in Storrs, Connecticut in their first-ever meeting with the Huskies.

The Green and Gold continued to struggle to settle in the early minutes of a match, conceding a score to UConn's Lucas Almedia in the 14^th minute of action. The Huskies found the back of the net again before the half on a set piece goal from Ayoub Lajhar in the 35^th minute.

Siena finally broke through on the board with its second goal of the season in the 62^nd minute of play, with junior defender Henrik Winkelmann piercing a ball through the top left corner of the box via passes from freshman Ben Biton and sophomore Magnus Saaby.

Despite the Saints' gain in second half momentum, UConn put the match away with one more score by Eli Conway in the 78^th minute off a transition breakaway. The home team held 14-7 shots and 7-2 corner kick advantages.

Biton steadied six different Siena shot-takers with a pair of attempts, while freshman goalkeeper Bennet Glinder made three saves in-goal.

Siena's non-conference action will continue on Tuesday, September 12 against defending national champion #1 Syracuse two hours west of Loudonville.