West Chester, PA – (9/4/2011) – Chestnut Hill College was crowned winners of the West Chester University Tournament this evening, after defeating the hosting Golden Rams 1-0 in today's contest. Senior midfielder Anthony O'Connor (Philadelphia, PA) scored the game-winner at the 25-minute mark. The Griffins had earned favor after topping California University (PA) 1-0 in a penalty-kick shootout yesterday.

 

Junior midfielder Mark Pugliese (Philadelphia, PA) found O'Connor at the 25-minute mark to give Chestnut Hill College (1-0-1) a 1-0 lead in the opening half. The advantage was helpful as the Griffins and West Chester University (1-1) played evenly for the remaining 65 minutes. The opponents totaled nine shots apiece and the Golden Rams held a slight 5-3 advantage on corner kick opportunities.

 

Junior goalkeeper Mike Goldstein (Pennsauken, NJ) earned his second straight shutout (2-0) and made three saves for the Griffins. Senior forward Gavin Reid (Dundee, Scotland) and sophomore midfielder Mushe Wamulume (Media, PA) record two shots apiece. The Golden Rams offered a balanced attack with three players taking two shots apiece; fortunately, none could get one by Goldstein. Junior goalkeeper Kevin Marron (Tinton Falls, NJ) made two saves in the loss for West Chester University.