UMSL MEN'S SOCCER SHUTS OUT OAKLAND CITY IN SEASON OPENER

QUINCY, ILL., August 30, 2008 - The University of Missouri-St. Louis men's

soccer team scored three times in the second half en route to a 3-0 shutout over

Oakland City Saturday evening in the Tritons' season opener at Soccer Bowl

XV, hosted by Quincy.

UMSL out shot the Mighty Oaks, 15-2, including an 11-1 advantage in the second half. The Tritons landed six shots on goal.

Sophomore Jack McKenna gave UMSL a 1-0 lead on an assist from senior Tony

Novelly in the 55th minute. Junior Blair Spencer and freshman Johnny O'Mara

added unassisted goals in the 69th and 86th minutes, respectively.

O'Mara fired a team-high three shots, while juniors Ryan South and Chris

Clarkin took two shots each.

Senior Mike Bober played all 90 minutes between the posts, recording one save.

UMSL returns to action tomorrow at 5 p.m. against Saginaw Valley State.

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Mary Ann Mitchell

Director of Sports Information

University of Missouri-St. Louis

225 Mark Twain Building

St. Louis, MO 63121

Phone: 314-516-5660

Fax: 314-516-5635

E-mail: tierneym@umsl.edu