UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio—The Mount Union women's soccer team was unable to overcome a 1-0 halftime deficit, falling by that same score to John Carroll in an Ohio Athletic Conference women's soccer match Wednesday night. The Purple Raiders (6-6-2, 1-3) gave the Blue Streaks, who are just a game out of first place in the OAC, all they could handle on their home turf.

The Blue Streaks received a goal from Kaylin Akerly in the 24th minute to take a 1-0 lead. They were able to prevent the Raiders from getting the ball within striking distance most of the night, outshooting them 40-7.

With under 30 seconds remaining, the Purple Raiders had one final scoring opportunity, but a shot by Kylee Kolesar (Mentor/Mentor) was turned away by goalkeeper Lexi Korczynski.

Mount Union's Maria Favorite (Chesterland/Notre Dame Cathedral Latin) recorded 14 saves, which is the most in a single game by a Purple Raider keeper this season. Korczynski made two saves for John Carroll (9-5, 3-1).

Mount Union continues the OAC portion of their schedule on Saturday when Heidelberg pays a visit. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. and will be followed by the men's match at 7 p.m.

 Mount Union (6-6-2, 1-3-0 OAC) vs. John Carroll (9-5-0, 3-1-0 OAC)
 Date: Oct 12, 2011  Attendance: 118
 Weather:

 Goals by period       1  2  Tot
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 Mount Union.........  0  0 -  0
 John Carroll........  1  0 -  1
 
 SCORING SUMMARY:
  1.  22:24 JCU Kaylin Akerly (4) (Eleanor Sovacool)

 Shots: Mount Union 7, John Carroll 40
 Saves: Mount Union 14 (Maria Favorite 14), John Carroll 2 (Lexi Korczynski 2)