PITTSBURGH, PA. – Sept. 10, 2019 – The Chatham University men's soccer team took the field against La Roche tonight in the first-ever home game. The Cougars shut out the Red Hawks 2-0, earning their first-ever home win for the program. 

FOR THE RECORD
In its inaugural season, Chatham improves to 2-2 overall. La Roche falls to 1-4 overall. The Red Hawks finished 6-11-1 in the 2018 season. 

VICTORY IS SWEET
This win marks the first home field win for the men's soccer program in front of a crowd of 200. 

GOOOOOOOOOOOAL
First-year Ken Richard scored at 19:36 off a corner kick from first-year Ryan Tahbaz. This marks Richard's first collegiate goal. The Cougars would find the back of the net in the final minute of regulation, when first-year Marco Piccolo connected with Tahbaz. This was Tahbaz's first career goal as well! 

LET'S HEAR IT FOR #1
First-year Wyatt Cory was in net for the Cougars, earning the first shutout of his college career. Cory made seven saves to secure the victory. 

SHOTS, SHOTS, SHOTS, SHOTS
First-year Edgar Interiano-Lemus tallied a game-high nine shots this evening. First-year Leandro Nasso picked up four shots, including two on frame. Richard, Ren Matsushita and Piccolo each registered two shots. 

COUGARS IN COMMAND
The Cougars had complete control of the game. Chatham outshot La Roche 22-8. The Cougars played aggressive, holding a 24-11 foul advantage over the Red Hawks. 

UP NEXT 
The Cougars are back at Ellis Field this Saturday at 1 pm when they host the Mustangs of Hood College. 

STATISTICALLY SPEAKING
SHOTS: Chatham 22 (10), La Roche 8 (7) 
CORNERS: Chatham 10, La Roche 2
SAVES: La Roche 8, Chatham 7
FOULS: Chatham 24, La Roche 11