MEADVILLE, Pa. -- Mount Union's men's soccer team fell in its season opener on Wednesday, dropping a 2-0 decision to Allegheny (Pa.).

The host Gators (1-0) connected for two first-half goals. D.J. Egan scored first for the Gators, knocking in a header during the 14th minute. Brian Terpin added a marker in the 39th minute.

For the Purple Raiders (0-1), goalkeeper Jon Critell (Youngstown/Cardinal Mooney) made three saves. At the opposite end, John Lichina stopped five shots for Allegheny.

Mount Union will be in action next when it participates in the Carnegie Mellon Invitational. The Purple Raiders will battle the host Tartans on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. On Sunday, Mount Union will match up against Wittenberg at noon.

 Goals by period       1  2  Tot
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 Mt. Union...........  0  0 -  0
 Allegheny...........  2  0 -  2
 
 SCORING SUMMARY:
  1.  13:48 ALL D.J. Egan (1) (Matt Weintraub) - header in box
  2.  38:35 ALL Brian Terpin (1) (unassisted) - off direct free kick

 Shots: Mt. Union 10, Allegheny 13
 Saves: Mt. Union 3 (Jonathan Critell 3), Allegheny 5 (John Lichina 5)