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STORRS, Conn. -- The University of Cincinnati allowed a second-half goal at fell at No. 18 UConn, 1-0, on Sunday afternoon. The loss drops the Bearcats to 8-4-4 and 3-2-1 in American Athletic Conference action, while UConn improves to 12-2 and 4-1 in the league.
// GOAL SCORING SUMMARY
51' - UCONN Andrea Plucenik
Plucenik won the ball from the Bearcats defense and beat UC keeper Natalie Smith (Cincinnati, Ohio/St. Ursula) in the left corner for the only goal of the match.
// STAFFORD'S STANCE
"It was a much different feel from Thursday (a 2-1 loss at Temple). We were lethargic and weak on Thursday. Today, to come to UConn on their Alumni Weekend and put in the performance we did, I'm super proud of our players. I don't think the better team won today, which is frustrating. We're a little naive when it comes to finishing and making plays, but I could never fault the player's work rate and commitment. I'll say it again, we were the better team today and I thought we out played them for 95% of the game."
// GAME NOTES
- Cincinnati outshot UConn by a 15-12 margin, with shots on goal coming in at an even 5-5.
- Smith made four saves in the effort for UC, while UConn's Emily Armstrong made five saves for her fifth clean sheet of the season.
- The Bearcats managed to keep Preseason Offensive Player of the Year Rachel Hill, who has 21 points this season, off the scoreboard.
// UP NEXT
UC returns home to open a season-ending four-match homestand. The Bearcats will play host to East Carolina on Friday, Oct. 16, at 7 p.m., before Evansville visits Gettler on Sunday, Oct. 18, at 1 p.m.
Fans are invited to Experience UC women's soccer all season long with complimentary admission to all matches.