ROCK ISLAND, Ill. - Marian University men's soccer (2-3-0, 0-0-0 NACC) posted its first shutout of the season defeating Augustana (Ill.) 3-0.

The first half belonged to the Vikings as Augustana outshot the Sabres 9-5, but junior Aaron Perez helped keep the game a scoreless tie.  Marian was able to break through first at the 70:17 mark when junior Drew Cowden scored his first goal of the season.  Freshman Israel Duran gave the Sabres a 2-0 advantage when he found the back of the net at the 77:22 mark.  Just 4:48 later, Duran clinched his first multi-goal game as a Sabre with his second score of the game.

Marian outshot the Vikings 9-8 in the second half with Augustana (Ill.) holding a 17-14 edge for the game.  Perez (2-1-0) earned his first shutout at Marian and tied a career-high with six saves.  

Marian opens NACC play at Wis. Lutheran Wednesday, Sept. 14 for a 7 p.m. kick-off.