SALISBURY, N.C. - Adding goals from newcomer Magnus Larsen and junior Andre Carle to a stellar defensive performance, Anderson University men's soccer earned its first victory of the 2014 season, as the Trojans shutout South Atlantic Conference rival Catawba, 2-0, Saturday evening at E.B. Frock Field.

With the triumph, first-year head coach Michael Zion claims his first career victory as a head coach after taking over the program in late April. In addition to Zion's first win, the Trojans record their first victory of the season, snapping a two-match losing streak to begin the year. Catawba, which also opened SAC play on Saturday, falls to 1-3 overall.

"I'm excited to get our first win of the 2014 season," Zion said. "I'm very proud of the team and the performance. It is always nice to get a shutout on the road and I'm thankful to all the boys for my first win as a head coach."

The Trojans totaled 11 shots for the evening as eight different players posted at least one shot. Larsen, who put AU on the scoreboard in the first half, led the visitors with two shots on goal, while Carle and senior Mattias Schyberg also troubled Catawba goalkeeper Christian Watts.

Watts' counterpart, sophomore Bo Haug, earned his first clean sheet of the year despite not recording a save on the evening. Anderson's backline held the Indians to just four shots with none coming on goal. Catawba's Jordan Chillson paced the home side with two shots.

In the first half, Anderson wasted little time to find the scoreboard as Larsen collected a loose ball in the Catawba box and fired a shot passed Watts for AU's first goal since its season opener on Sept. 4. Sophomore Brad Du Plooy was credited for the assist as he becomes the first Trojan with a goal and an assist on the year.

After closing the half with a 6-3 advantage in the shot category, Carle added the Black and Gold's insurance goal when he knocked in his first tally of the year after scoring a team-high 12 goals a season ago. Defender Oliver Wright fed Carle for the Trojans' second and final goal of the evening.

With the win, Anderson continues its success over the Indians since becoming members of the SAC prior to the 2010 season. The Trojans improved their record over their Tar Heel State rivals to 4-0-1 while outscoring Catawba 16-5 in the five-year span.

After three straight road contests to begin the season, AU opens its home schedule on Wednesday when it continues its long-standing rivalry with Erskine. Kickoff from Trojan Stadium is scheduled for 4 p.m.