RICHMOND, IND. -- Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology began the 2009 men's soccer season with a 1-0 victory over Earlham College on Tuesday.

Junior Paul Bouagnon (St. Charles, Ill./Burlington Central) scored the lone goal of the match with 20:47 remaining on an assist from junior Corbin Clow (Martinsville) to help the Engineers earn the victory.

Junior Andy Kruth (Cedar Park, Texas/Vista Ridge) recorded a pair of timely saves to keep the Quakers off the scoreboard and claim the shutout.

Rose-Hulman outshot Earlham 8-7 in the tightly contested match and also held a narrow edge in corner kicks at 4-3.

Sophomore Clint Vatterrodt (Bloomington, Ill./University) paced the Engineer offense with four shouts, including two on goal.  Bouagnon added a pair of shots, with Clow and junior Mitch Buffington (O'Fallon, Ill.) contributing one shot each.

Rose-Hulman stands 1-0 on the season and returns to action with its home opener on Wednesday at 4 p.m. against Principia College.