BECKLEY, West Virginia -- (RV) WVU Tech men's soccer sailed past Ohio Christian University 7-1 to begin River States Conference (RSC) play this season. The Golden Bears now boast a record of 4-2, 1-0 (RSC) while the Trailblazers move to 0-5, 0-1 (RSC).

Freshman Jamie Johnston recorded his first and second collegiate goals for the Gold and Blue.

Junior Dixie Davies, sophomore Marcos Gicovate and freshmen Ignacio Barriga Fernandez, Nikolaj Park Mortensen and Jacob Hathaway had a goal each.

Barriga Fernandez and Hathaway also posted their first collegiate goals

Assists were credited to senior Andrija Milenkovic and freshmen Joan Hernandez, Markus Laugsand, Layomi Ogunfowora and Ivan Martinez (2).

Protecting the net, sophomore Lucas Rivera Paramio made three stops in the first 45 minutes for the win. Freshman Nico Villalobos made his debut in the second half, recording three saves while Ohio Christian's keeper was forced to make eight saves.

Tech will return to the pitch Saturday when they host No. 11 Indiana Tech at 3 p.m.