Meadville, Pa.— Mount Union's women's soccer team fell behind 3-1 in the first half on its way to a 4-1 defeat to Allegheny on Saturday in Meadville, Pa.

Allegheny won its fifth straight and improved to 5-2 on the season while the Purple Raiders stand at 3-2 overall after the loss. 

Niki Augustine struck first for the Gators scoring in the 12^th minute of play.

Senior Gina Wall (Warren/Howland) scored for the Purple Raiders on a through ball from Nicole Moldovan (Cortland/Lakeview) at the 20:17 mark tying the game 1-1.

Allegheny tallied two more goals leading to a 3-1 first half.

The Gators, which out-shot Mount Union 29-3 for the game, scored once more in the second half for the 4-1 final.

Mount Union looks to bounce back as they take on Bluffton Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 5 pm at Mount Union Stadium.

2014 Mount Union Women's Soccer

Mount Union vs Allegheny (Sep 13, 2014 at Meadville, Pa.)

Mount Union (3-2-0) vs. Allegheny (5-2-0)

Date: Sep 13, 2014  Attendance: 150

Weather: 81F/cloudy/scattered showers

Goals by period       4  1  Tot 5

Mount Union......... 1  0 - 1

Allegheny.............  3  1 - 4

SCORING SUMMARY:

1. AC Niki Augustine (11:57) (Jessie Thiessen)
2. MTU Gina Wall (20:17) (Nicole Moldovan)
3. AC Jessie Thiessen (32:11) (Jaymee Walace)
4. AC Faith Robinson (44:44) (Unassisted)
5. AC Niki Augustine (69:50) (Faith Robinson)

Shots: Mount Union 3, Allegheny 29

Saves: Mount Union 11(Maria Favorite 10), Allegheny 1(Gabby Curtis 1)