Box Score FREDONIA, N.Y.—A goal by Kelsey Malenic (Poland/Poland Seminary) with less than two minutes to go in the game propelled the Mount Union women's soccer team to a 2-1 victory over Oswego State (N.Y.) in game one of the Blue Devil Clarion Classic.
The Purple Raiders (2-0) led 1-0 at halftime on a goal from Kolbie Haines in the eighth minute.
Oswego (1-2) tied the game in the 54th minute on a goal from Nicole Perniciaro.
Malenic's game-winner came on a through ball from freshman Katie Goedecke (Cuyahoga Falls/Akron St.Vincent-St.Mary).
Senior keeper Maria Favorite (Chesterland/Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin) anchored the defense with 12 saves as the Raiders were outshot 24-9.
Mount Union stays in New York to face tournament-host Fredonia Saturday at 7:00 pm.
Soccer Game Summary (Final)
Mount Union vs. Oswego State (Sept. 05, 2014 at Fredonia, N.Y.)
Mount Union (2-0-0) vs. Oswego State (1-2-0)
Date: Sept. 05, 2014 Attendance: 70
Weather: 90 degrees and sunny
Goals by period 1 2 F
Mount Union 1 1 2
Oswego 0 1 0
Scoring
MTU - Kolbie Haines (unassisted), 7:16
OSW - Nicole Perniciaro (Tia Segretto), 53:35
MTU - Kelsey Malenic (Katie Goedecke), 88:29
Shots: Oswego St. 24, Mount Union 9
Saves: Mount Union 12 (Maria Favorite), Oswego St. 4 (Alyssa Glasshagel)
