Fredrik Rost's unassisted goal at the 31:06 mark lifted Clarke College to a 1-0 season-opening home win Saturday over Trintity Christian College of Palos Heights, Illinois. Rost is a freshman forward from Vasteras, Sweden.
Clarke outshot the Trolls, 8-4.
Clarke senior goalkeeper
Phillip Flores, of Belton, Mo., had two saves in recording the shutout.
Trinity Christian slipped to 0-2.
Clarke will return to action on Tuesday when the Crusaders host UW-Oshkosh at 3 p.m.
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