ALLIANCE, Ohio—The Mount Union men's soccer team defeated previously unbeaten and 24th-ranked Allegheny (Pa.), 3-0. Thomas Beck (Poland/Cardinal Mooney) had a pair of goals and an assist for the Purple Raiders (3-2) in the first half to help lead them to victory.

In the 9th minute, Beck took a pass from Chris Felker (Boardman/Cardinal Mooney) down the sideline, cut back to the middle, and buried the ball in the top of the net to give the Purple Raiders a 1-0 lead. Beck netted his second goal of the game shortly before halftime when he stole the ball from an Allegheny defender in the box and was able get his shot past the goalkeeper.

Chris Motley (Kent/St. Vincent-St. Mary) added the final score for Mount Union. After a shot by Beck, he was able to knock the ball free from the goalkeeper and into the net to seal the victory.

Jon Critell (Youngstown/Cardinal Mooney) recorded the shutout for the Purple Raiders. He made six saves as Mount Union outshot Allegheny, 23-14.

The Gators had their best opportunity to score in in the 76th minute when Critell made a diving save of an Andrew Zimmer shot to the upper corner of the goal.

Allegheny (5-1) suffered their first loss of the season as goalkeeper John Lichina allowed three goals and made seven saves.

The Purple Raiders return to action Saturday, when they host Washington and Jefferson (Pa.) at 1 pm. 

                          Soccer Game Summary (Final)
                         2011 Mount Union Men's Soccer
         #24 Allegheny (Pa.) vs Mount Union (Sep 14, 2011 at Alliance, Ohio)

 #24 Allegheny (Pa.) (5-1) vs. Mount Union (4-2)
 Date: Sep 14, 2011  Attendance: 329
 Weather:

 Goals by period             1  2  Tot
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 #24 Allegheny (Pa.)....  0  0 -  0
 Mount Union................  2  1 -  3
 
 SCORING SUMMARY:
  1.   8:15 MTU Thomas Beck (Chris Felker) - Ran down the left cut back to the middle and burried it
  2.  37:04 MTU Thomas Beck (unassisted) - Dispossesed a defender on top of the box and chipped a charging GK
  3.  83:25 MTU Chris Motley (unassisted) - Rebound off the keeper put in

 Shots: Allegheny (Pa.) 14, Mount Union 23
 Saves: Allegheny (Pa.) 7 (John Lichina 7), Mount Union 6 (Jon Critell 6)