joliet, ill. - it was a strong start to the 2009 season for the golden bear soccer team, which defeated the university of st. Francis 1-0 in their season opener on thursday evening. Senior katie johnson netted the second half score to give concordia the edge in the game, with the assist going to freshman arielle stimson. The golden bears out-shot the lady saints 25 -4 in the game, while freshman katie budd earned a shutout in her first collegiate game in the net. click for box score