Muskingum Men's Soccer opened the season with a 9-2 setback against Carnegie Mellon Thursday evening at the CMU Soccer Field.

The Basics

• Records: Muskingum (0-1 overall), Carnegie Mellon (1-0 overall)
• Location: Pittsburgh, Pa. - CMU Soccer Field

How It Happened

• Muskingum junior Zach Schmauch led the Muskie attack with a goal and an assist. Schmauch connected on a throw in with junior Trent Newby in the 81st minute to claim the Muskies first goal of the contest.
• Schmauch would score minutes later as he fired a ball from 25-yards out off an assist from senior Kyle Baker.
• Newby took three shots in the contest, all of which were on frame.
• Junior Josh Routte recorded a game-high eight saves.
• Carnegie Mellon used a six-goal outburst in the second half to seal the victory.
• Zack Masciopinto led the Tartans with five shots and one goal.

Between the Pipes

• Routte started and played all 90 minutes in frame. 
• Alec Lam started in goal logging 75 minutes of action. Andrew Ferber played the final 15 minutes and made one save.

Up Next

• Muskingum returns home Sunday, September 4, as they welcome Adrian to Muskie Field. Game time is slated for 4:00 p.m.