ALLIANCE, Ohio -- Mount Union's men's soccer's six-game unbeaten streak -- and four-game winning streak -- came to an end on Wednesday due to a 2-1 loss to Grove City (Pa.)

Grove City's Josh Kern tallied the game-winner during the 72nd minute. Teammate Evan Moore blasted a shot which was saved by Raider goalkeeper Jon Critell (Youngstown/Cardinal Mooney), but Kern finished the rebound.

The Purple Raiders took the game's first lead on an early goal by Jared Thacker (Sunbury/Big Walnut) in the third minute. Thacker received an assist from Kevin Cindric.

Jake Kern tied the game for Grove City in the 49th minute by creating his own breakaway down the right side before younger brother Josh put the Wolverines ahead for good.

Critell made three saves in net for the hosts while Chris Burgan stopped two shots for the Wolverines (4-1-2).

The Purple Raiders (5-3-1) will return to action on Saturday with a 1 p.m. match against Wilmington. The contest will be an Ohio Athletic Conference opener for both squads.

 Goals by period       1  2  Tot

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 Grove City (Pa.)....  0  2 -  2
 Mount Union.........  1  0 -  1
 
 SCORING SUMMARY:
  1.   2:38 MTU Jared Thacker (Kevin Cindric)
  2.  48:05 GROM Jake Kern (unassisted)
  3.  71:30 GROM Josh Kern (Evan Moore)

 Shots: Grove City (Pa.) 10, Mount Union 12
 Saves: Grove City (Pa.) 2 (Chris Burgan 2), Mount Union 3 (Jonathan
 Critell 3)