UMSL Men's Soccer Falls to Truman State, 2-0, In Season Opener

The University of Missouri-St. Louis men's soccer team opened the 2009 campaign with a 2-0 loss at Truman State Sunday evening. The Bulldogs scored in each period to even their record at 1-1 on the season. The Tritons were out-shot, 19-7, in the contest, including 5-0 in shots on goal. Truman State notched its first goal four minutes into play when Bobby Larkin put the ball in past sophomore keeper Tim Boruff. The Bulldogs then scored again in the 68th minute. Boruff finished with three saves. Senior Chris Clarkin fired a team-best two shots for UMSL. The Tritons return to action next Sunday, traveling to Indianapolis in the Great Lakes Valley Conference opener in a 6:00 p.m. (EST) contest. 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

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