ELMHURST, Ill. - First half goals from JD Garnett and Matt McNamara propelled the Elmhurst men's soccer team to a 2-0 season-opening win over Greenville University at Langhorst Field.

Elmhurst (1-0) controlled most of the game's action, outshooting Greenville 17-6 in the contest, including 11-3 in the opening half.

Garnett started the scoring in the 20th minute. Zach Clements lofted a long pass to the far side of the box. Garnett beat his defender to the ball and then beat Greenville keer Nick Holland one-on-one for his first goal of the season. 

McNamara made it 2-0 in the 37th minute, scoring on a free kick from 25 yards out. McNamara bent a shot off the near-side post that riccocheted into the back of the net to extend Elmhurst's lead to 2-0. 

The two first half goals was all Elmhurst needed as the Bluejays outshot Greenville 6-3 in the second half en route to the win.

Nick King notched his first shutout of the season in goal by stopping all three shots he faced. 

Elmhurst hosts Principia College on Saturday, September 2.