UMass (2-9) hosted UConn (7-4) at McGuirk Alumni Stadium on Saturday for the regular season finale. The rivalry game had little impact on either team's seasons. However, the two teams were both hoping to finish 2024 on a bright note.
The Minutemen entered the game on a rough skid, having lost three straight games. In their last outing against Georgia, the offense managed to score 21 points, but the defense faltered, allowing a staggering 59 points, ultimately sealing their defeat.
The Huskies had a pretty fantastic season this year compared to 2023, after winning bowl qualification. They put up a competitive effort in their last game against Syracuse, but ultimately fell short, unable to secure the victory despite their determined performance.
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UConn vs. UMass Summary
It was an exciting game Saturday between UConn and UMass in Amherst. The rivalry game came alive from the start, leading to a very memorable encounter.
The first quarter of the game saw both teams score two touchdowns each, including a 96-yard kickoff return for a touchdown by UConn's Mel Brown in the closing stages of the quarter.
AJ Hairston also threw two touchdowns in the first quarter to keep his team in the game despite being the underdog. He teamed up with Jacquon Gibson and Jakobie Keeney-James to stay competitive in the game.
The first quarter set the tone for the second, as both teams continued to trade leads. The Minutemen scored two touchdowns in the second quarter, while the Huskies recorded a touchdown and two field goals.
The game saw just one scoring action in the third quarter as the pace began to drop. The Huskies scored a passing touchdown with just 17 seconds left in the quarter.
Both teams found the end zone twice in the fourth quarter, with the Minutemen closing out the scoring in the final moments. Backup quarterback Will Perry connected with TY Harding on a 7-yard touchdown pass with just 36 seconds remaining.
The Huskies took a major step forward this season, finishing above .500 for the first time in 14 years. The last time UConn accomplished this feat was in 2010, when they went 8-4 while competing in the Big East Conference.
The Minutemen finished the season with a 2-10 record, extending their streak of consecutive losing seasons to 14. The last time UMass finished above .500 was in 2010, when they posted a record from 6-5.
Edited by Farouk Yusuf
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