UConn Women’s Soccer Plays to Scoreless Draw Against Vermont
On September 25, 2026, the UConn women’s soccer team finished non-conference action with a 0-0 draw against Vermont at Morrone Stadium in Storrs, Connecticut. The Huskies dominated possession and opportunities, out-shooting the Catamounts 17-4 while not conceding a single shot on goal, concluding their non-conference slate with a 2-2-4 record.
Match Statistics and Tactical Advantage in Storrs
Heavy rain fell on Morrone Stadium as the Huskies controlled the tempo of the match from the opening whistle. UConn registered a 6-0 advantage in shots on goal and earned 10 corner kicks while defensively shutting down Vermont, allowing zero corner kicks on the other end. Se-Hanna Mars, Maree-Anne Van Doesburg, and Chloe Shimkin paced the attack for the home side, each tying for the team lead with three shots on goal.
Mars generated some of the most dangerous chances of the evening for the Huskies. In the 38th minute, the junior from Manchester, Connecticut, took a turnaround shot inside the box that sailed just wide. Later in regulation, during the 87th minute, Mars capitalized on a deflection off a Catamount defender inside the area, firing a sharp effort toward the net that required a leaping save from the Vermont goalkeeper to preserve the clean sheet.
Late First-Half Chances and Roster Updates
UConn came inches away from breaking the deadlock just before halftime. In the 43rd minute, fifth-year senior Tea Reyes delivered a precise pass to Alayna Taylor inside the box. Taylor took one touch and attempted to slot the ball past a sprawling Vermont keeper, but the defender dove to knock the attempt away, leaving the Huskies empty-handed.
Despite the offensive frustration, the fixture brought a notable personnel milestone for the squad. Friday night marked the return of 2025 First Team All-BIG EAST midfielder Anaya Johnson, who stepped onto the pitch for her first match action of the season, logging seven minutes of playing time.
Non-Conference Conclusion and Looking Ahead
With the scoreless tie, UConn moves to 2-2-4 overall as non-conference play concludes. Vermont leaves Storrs with a 3-4-3 record.
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