November 28, 2011 | Steve Slade '89 (SFA)

Men’s Soccer Team Advances to NCAA Elite Eight

After a 3-0 win Sunday over James Madison University, the Huskies advance to the 2011 NCAA Quarterfinals next weekend. They will host UNC at Morrone Stadium.

Senior Tony Cascio '12 (CLAS) celebrates his goal during the Huskies' 3-0 win Sunday over James Madison University which advanced the men's soccer team to the 2011 NCAA Quarter finals next weekend. Junior Carlos Alvarez '13 (CLAS) and sophomore Mamadou Doudou Diouf '14 (CLAS) also scored. The Huskies will host NC Charlotte either next Saturday or Sunday at Joseph J. Morrone Stadium at a time to be announced.

Senior Tony Cascio '12 (CLAS) celebrates his goal during the Huskies' 3-0 win Sunday over James Madison University which advanced the men's soccer team to the 2011 NCAA Quarter finals next weekend. Junior Carlos Alvarez '13 (CLAS) and sophomore Mamadou Doudou Diouf '14 (CLAS) also scored. The Huskies will host NC Charlotte either next Saturday or Sunday at Joseph J. Morrone Stadium at a time to be announced.

Senior Tony Cascio '12 (CLAS) celebrates his goal during the Huskies' 3-0 win Sunday over James Madison University, which advanced the men's soccer team to the 2011 NCAA quarterfinals next weekend. Junior Carlos Alvarez '13 (CLAS) and sophomore Mamadou Doudou Diouf '14 (CLAS) also scored. The Huskies will host NC Charlotte on Sunday at Joseph J. Morrone Stadium.  (Steve Slade '89 (SFA) for UConn)
Senior Tony Cascio '12 (CLAS) celebrates his goal during the Huskies' 3-0 win Sunday over James Madison University, which advanced the men's soccer team to the 2011 NCAA quarterfinals next weekend. Junior Carlos Alvarez '13 (CLAS) and sophomore Mamadou Doudou Diouf '14 (CLAS) also scored. The Huskies will host NC Charlotte on Sunday at Joseph J. Morrone Stadium. (Steve Slade '89 (SFA) for UConn)

 

With UConn’s decisive 3-0 victory over James Madison in Storrs this past Sunday, the Huskies will now host Charlotte in the NCAA quarterfinals on Sunday, Dec. 4 at 1 p.m. Tickets are available at UConnhuskies.com or by calling toll free at 1-877-AT-UCONN or 860-486-2724.

Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets early, as seats for Sunday’s contest will not last long. Tickets can also be purchased throughout the week at the UConn ticket center located in the Field House. Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for youth/seniors.

The game can be heard live at WHUS.org – 91.7 FM, and can be viewed live via a free webstream at UConnhuskies.com