GROVE CITY, Pa.—The Mount Union women's soccer team had its sixth win of the season in sight when host Grove City spoiled the day with a game-tying goal in the 74th minute. No more goals would be scored and the match ended in a 1-1 tie.

Senior Alyssa Flitcraft (Alliance/Marlington), named Ohio Athletic Conference Player of the Week on Monday, continued her outstanding play. In the 52nd minute, she was able to get a breakaway in the open field and beat the keeper to take a 1-0 lead. The OAC's leading goal-scorer now has seven on the season.

However, Grove City was able to tie the match in the 74th minute when Chelsea Tarolli headed a cross from teammate Cara Colley into the goal.

Senior goalkeeper Taryn Vespoint (Ravenna/Ravenna) was under pressure most of the night, as the Purple Raiders were outshot, 25-7. Vespoint made nine saves to help the Purple Raiders improve to 5-3-2 on the season.

Tiffany Yost made four saves for Grove City (2-4-2).

Mount Union returns to action on Saturday when they host OAC foe, Ohio Northern. The match is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m.

Mount Union 1, Grove City (Pa.) 1 2OT

Date: Sep 29, 2011 Attendance: 250

Goals by period         1  2  OT  OT2  Tot
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Mount Union............. 0   1   0    0   - 1
Grove City (Pa.) …. 0   1  0    0   - 1

SCORING SUMMARY:
1. 51:39 MTU Alyssa Flitcraft (7) (unassisted) - Breakaway
2. 73:19 GC Chelsea Tarolli (Cara Colley) – Header off cross from right wing

Shots: Mount Union 7, Grove City (Pa.) 25
Saves: Mount Union 9 (Taryn Vespoint 9), Grove City (Pa.) 4 (Tiffany Yost 4)