GREENSBURG, Pa. - The Westminster College men's soccer team secured a 3-0 non-conference win at Pitt-Greensburg Friday.
Senior Justin Rivas (Keller, Texas/Southlake Carroll) scored nine minutes into the contest on an assist from junior Brice Lott (Pittsburgh, Pa./Plum). The Titans led 2-0 at halftime after freshman Coty Hainsey (New Paris, Pa./Chestnut Ridge) scored his fourth goal of the season in the 24th minute on an assist from senior Garrett Horvath (Southlake, Texas/Southlake Carroll).
Junior Ian Hill (Pittsburgh, Pa./North Catholic) scored late in the game on an assist from freshman Jake Huey (Butler, Pa./Butler).
Sophomore goalkeeper Mike Codita (Sewickley, Pa./Quaker Valley) made three saves in 78 minutes in net, while sophomore Lance Leathers (Pleasant Gap, Pa./Bellefonte) came in to make two saves and combine for the shutout.
Westminster held a 15-8 shot advantage. The Titans improve to 4-2 on the season and Pitt-Greensburg drops to 2-2. The Titans are at Penn State-Behrend Saturday at 3 p.m.
About Westminster College...
Founded in 1852 and related to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Westminster College is ranked 15th among liberal arts colleges, according to the Washington Monthly 2007 Annual College Guide. Westminster is a national leader in graduation rate performance, according to U.S. News Guide to America's Best Colleges, and is one of the most affordable national liberal arts colleges in Pennsylvania. Westminster is also honored as one of "The Best 368 Colleges" and "Best in the Northeast" by The Princeton Review, and was recognized by the Templeton Guide as a "Character Building College."
Nearly 1,600 undergraduate and graduate students benefit from individualized attention from dedicated faculty while choosing from 41 majors and nearly 100 organizations on the New Wilmington, Pa., campus.
