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