UMass dropped a 3-2 Summit League road game to No. 5 Kansas City after Mariano Beunza scored twice late in the first half. Henry Hutchinson and Liam Gainey scored for the Minutemen, but UMass couldn’t overcome the 3-1 deficit despite Gainey’s second-half goal.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: Kansas City 3, UMass 2.
  • Shots: Kansas City 22, UMass 14; shots on goal: 10-3.
  • UMass goalkeeper Linden made 7 saves, bringing his season total to 60.
  • Records: Kansas City 11-2-2 (4-0-0 Summit); UMass 5-7-3 (1-2-1 Summit).
Yes, But

UMass showed resilience, with Hutchinson tying the game early and Gainey cutting the deficit to one in the 55th minute. But Kansas City’s two goals in a seven-minute span before halftime proved decisive, while the Roos also held a substantial edge in shots and shots on goal.

What's Next

UMass closes the regular season Saturday, Oct. 31, at Rudd Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m., with the game streaming on MSP+.

Bottom Line

The Minutemen stayed within reach, but Kansas City’s first-half scoring burst and greater attacking pressure left UMass with little margin for error.