Washington University in St. Louis Men’s Soccer Remains Unbeaten Following 2-0 Win Over Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology on Saturday

Granville, Ohio, September 5, 2009 – The Washington University in St. Louis men's soccer team defeated Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, 2-0, on Saturday afternoon at the Denison University Invitational in Granville, Ohio. With the win the Bears improve to 1-0-1 on the year.         Washington University registered what proved to be the game-winning goal in the 30th minute of the first half as senior Nat Zenner converted a penalty kick to give the Red and Green a 1-0 lead. Junior Cody Costakis provided the insurance goal less than two minutes into the second half. Costakis took a free kick from 20-yards out, and managed to bend his shot around a wall of four defenders and register his first goal in a Washington University uniform. The game marked the second-straight shutout for Washington U., who tied Illinois Wesleyan, 0-0, in its season-opener on Sept. 1. Senior John Smelcer manned the nets for WU, recording three saves and picking up his 22nd-career shutout. The Bears tallied 12 shots against Rose-Hulman, three of which came on goal. WU held a 5-3 advantage in corner kicks and were whistled for 13 fouls compared to eight for Rose-Hulman. Washington U. returns to action on Sunday, Sept. 6, when it will take on tournament host Denison University in Granville, Ohio, at 5:30 p.m. (ET). Bear Notebook: Saturday's win was No. 140 for head coach Joe Clarke at Washington University … Zenner's game-winning goal was the fourth of his career and his 12th-career overall score. Vincent Novicki Assistant Sports Information Director Washington University in St. Louis (314) 935-4709 (work) (314) 614-2253 (cell) (314) 935-4600 (fax) http://bearsports.wustl.edu

Washington University Women’s Soccer Falls at No. 6 Johns Hopkins, 1-0

Baltimore, Md., September 5, 2009 — The No. 8 ranked Washington University in St. Louis women's soccer team suffered its second-consecutive 1-0 defeat in a loss at No. 6 Johns Hopkins University on Saturday afternoon in Baltimore, Md.       Senior Natalie Held, the twin sister of Washington University senior back Libby Held, converted a penalty kick in the 53rd minute for the game-winning goal. After a scoreless first half, sophomore Alyssa Marulli was called for a foul in the box after she went to clear the ball with her left foot. Held converted the penalty kick past WU freshman goalkeeper Clara Jaques for the lone goal of the game. Johns Hopkins outshot Washington U., 13-10, and had a 6-3 advantage in corner kicks. The Bears were also called for 17 fouls in the loss. Washington University (0-2) continues its east coast trip on Sunday, Sept. 6, against No. 4 ranked William Smith College. The game is set to begin at 1 p.m. (ET) in Baltimore. Bear Notebook: Head coach Jim Conlon received a red card late in the second half and will not be on the sidelines for Sunday's game against William Smith … The Bears have not scored a goal in 407 minutes dating back to last season, a span of over four games. Christopher Mitchell Director, Sports Information Washington University in St. Louis (314) 935-5077 (Office) (618) 560-9280 (Cell) (314) 935-4600 (Fax) mitchell@wustl.edu (Email) http://bearsports.wustl.edu

Tembunkiart’s Goal in Final Minute Leads No. 8 Washington University Women’s Soccer to 2-1 Upset Win Over No. 4 William Smith

Baltimore, Md., September 6, 2009 — Junior Julie Tembunkiart scored the game-winning goal on a rebound with 38 seconds left to lead the No. 8 Washington University in St. Louis women's soccer team to a 2-1 upset victory over No. 4 William Smith College on Sunday afternoon in Baltimore, Md. William Smith goalkeeper Amanda Davis smothered the first shot by sophomore Lee Ann Felder five yards off the line, but couldn't control the rebound and Tembunkiart poked it just inside the near post from seven yards out. The goal for Tembunkiart was the second of her career.         Washington University outshot William Smith, 3-0, in the first 45 minutes, but the early part of the second half was a different story. The Herons had six shots in the first 10 minutes of the second half, and took the 1-0 lead on a goal by Renee Jensen at the 54:14 mark. The Bears answered right back for their first goal of the season. Senior Caryn Rosoff dribbled down the side and crossed into the box to sophomore Emma Brown, who's shot to the near post found the back of the net. The goal for Brown was the second of her career, while the assist for Rosoff was the 16th of her career, moving her into sole possession of eighth on the all-time list. Freshman Clara Jaques picked up her first collegeiate victory in goal making five saves. Jaques had allowed just three goals in 251 minutes in her rookie campaign with a 1.07 goals against average. William Smith (1-2) outshot Washington U., 11-9, while the Bears had a 7-4 advantage in corner kicks. Brown and senior Becca Heymann led the Bears with two shots apiece in the victory. Washington University (1-2) hosts the four-team Washington University Classic on Friday-Sunday, Sept. 11-13, at Francis Field. The Bears take on No. 23 ranked Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Colleges on Friday at 7 p.m. and Grinnell College on Saturday at 7 p.m. Bear Notebook: Head coach Jim Conlon was not on the sidelines for Sunday's game against William Smith after receiving a red card against Johns Hopkins on Saturday … This was the first meeting between the two teams … Brown ended Washington U.'s streak of 463 minutes without a goal dating back to last season. Christopher Mitchell Director, Sports Information Washington University in St. Louis (314) 935-5077 (Office) (618) 560-9280 (Cell) (314) 935-4600 (Fax) mitchell@wustl.edu (Email) http://bearsports.wustl.edu

Washington University in St. Louis Men’s Soccer Ties Denison University, 1-1, on Sunday Afternoon at Denison University Invitational

Granville, Ohio, September 6, 2009 – Senior Nat Zenner scored a goal less than two minutes into the game but it was not enough for the Washington University in St. Louis men's soccer team to hold off Denison University as the Bears tied the Big Red, 1-1, on Sunday afternoon at the Denison University Invitational in Granville, Ohio. Junior Cody Costakis executed a corner kick just 1:52 into Sunday's game that found Zenner on the right side of the box, allowing him to head home is second score in as many days. The two teams played to a stalemate for the next 80 minutes before Denison's Lenny Mills fielded a ball off a Washinton U. defender and sent a shot past senior John Smelcer in the upper right corner of the net. The goal was the first for any opponent against Smelcer and WU in 2009. With neither team able to post another score in the overtime periods, the Bears were forced to settle for their second tie of the week. An aggressive Denison squad out-shot Washington University 19-11 over the course of 110 minutes of play, but the Big Red were also whistled for 20 fouls and issued four yellow cards. Smelcer finished the game with five saves and holds a 0.29 goals against average through the first three games of the season. Zenner and Costakis have accounted for all of the WU offense so far this year. Both registered unassisted scores in a 2-0 win over Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology on Saturday. Washington U. (1-0-2) will return to action on Thursday, Sept. 10, when the Bears hit the road once again to take on Webster University in St. Louis, Mo. Game time is scheduled for 7 p.m. Bear Notebook: With two goals in three games in 2009, Zenner has already matched his scoring output from last season … Zenner also scored in back-to-back games for the second time in his career and the first time since he accomplished the feat against Carnegie Mellon University and Fontbonne University on Sept. 29, and Oct. 4, of 2007 … Washington U. already has two ties in 2009 and the team has not recorded more than two ties in a season since 2005. Vincent Novicki Assistant Sports Information Director Washington University in St. Louis (314) 935-4709 (work) (314) 614-2253 (cell) (314) 935-4600 (fax) http://bearsports.wustl.edu

Washington U. Women’s Soccer Drops Season Opener to Illinois Wesleyan, 1-0

The No. 8 Washington University in St. Louis women's soccer team dropped its season opener in a 1-0 loss to Illinois Wesleyan University on Tuesday night at Francis Field in St. Louis, Mo. IWU's Emily Hinchman scored the game-winning goal with under nine minutes left in the contest as she took a pass from Tori Samson and beat WU freshman goalkeeper Clara Jacques with a shot to the far corner. Illinois Wesleyan (1-0) controlled the play the first 25 minutes of the game, and had four corner kicks in the first half. Senior Libby Held gave Washington U. its best opportunity to score in the first 45 minutes after her shot from 50 yards out deflected off the cross bar at the 26:02 mark. The Bears had just two shots in the first half, and were outshot 3-2. The Bears controlled early play in the second half, and had a golden opportunity to tie it up but a shot from senior Caryn Rosoff was snagged by Alli Novak to keep the game knotted at 0-0. Washington U. outshot IWU, 8-4, in the second half and 10-7 for the game. The Bears also had an 8-4 advantage in corner kicks, including 7-0 in the second half. Jacques made one save and picked up the loss in her first career start. Novak recorded the win for Illinois Wesleyan in goal making four saves and picking up the shutout. Washington University (0-1) returns to action on Saturday, Sept. 5, against No. 6 ranked Johns Hopkins University at the John Hopkins Tournament in Baltimore, Md. The game is scheduled to begin at Noon (ET). Bear Notebook: All 11 meetings between Washington University and Illinois Wesleyan series have been a one goal or fewer differential … Illinois Wesleyan leads the all-time series, 4-3-4 … The Bears have been shutout three-consecutive games dating back to last season. Christopher MitchellDirector, Sports Information Washington University in St. Louis (314) 935-5077 (Office) (618) 560-9280 (Cell) (314) 935-4600 (Fax) mitchell@wustl.edu (Email)http://bearsports.wustl.edu

Washington University Men’s Soccer Opens 2009 Season With 0-0 Double Overtime With Illinois Wesleyan

Senior goalkeeper John Smelcer tied his career-high with 10 saves as the Washington University in St. Louis men's soccer team posted a 0-0 double overtime tie at home against Illinois Wesleyan University on Tuesday night at Francis Field in both team's season opener. Smelcer and Illinois Wesleyan starting goalkeeper Win Fisher each played all 110 minutes in the contest. Fisher finished the game with nine saves. Washington U. outshot Illinois Wesleyan 20-16, and had a 10-4 advantage on corner kicks. Washington University (0-0-1) returns to action on Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 5-6, at the Denison University Invitational in Granville, Ohio. The Bears take on Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology on Saturday at 3 p.m. (ET), and the host Denison on Sunday at 5:30 p.m. (ET). Bear Notebook: Head coach Joe Clarke will take his second shot at career win number 140 at Washington University against Rose-Hulman on Saturday. Vincent Novicki Assistant Sports Information Director Washington University in St. Louis (314) 935-4709 (work) (314) 614-2253 (cell) (314) 935-4600 (fax) http://bearsports.wustl.edu