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