Mount Union’s men’s soccer team defeated Washington and Jefferson College 3-1 n a non-conference match Saturday, Sept. 27 in Washington, Pa.
The Purple Raiders advance to 5-3 on the year as the Presidents fall to 3-5.
Mount Union got on the board first when senior Jack Weber scored off a deflected through ball and found the back of the net making the score 1-0.
Freshman Carter Dunn advanced the score 2-0 in the first half after connecting on a crossed ball from Weber.
Senior Colin Combs extended the lead to 3-0 after connecting on a crossed ball from Weber at the 59:36 mark.
The Presidents got on the board at the 71:22 mark making the final score 3-1.
Freshman Brian Strawser got the start in the net for the Raiders making 13 saves, including a save on a penalty kick late in the game.
The Purple Raiders return home to take on Thiel College (Pa.) in their final non-conference game Tuesday, Sept. 30 at 7 pm at Mount Union Stadium.