ALLIANCE, Ohio – The Otterbein women's soccer team pushed past the Mount Union Purple Raiders Saturday evening in their first OAC conference game with a 1-0 road win.
The Cardinals struck first when Katie Kyre found the back of the net off a corner kick from Olivia Brooks to take a 1-0 lead in the 31st minute of play.
Otterbein was able to fend off the Purple Raiders for the remainder of the match to pull out the 1-0 conference victory.
The Cardinals tied the Purple Raiders in shots, each tallying seven total with two shots on goal, and paced Mount Union in corner kicks, 9-7.
Isabella Neal made two saves for Otterbein in 90 minutes of play.
The Cardinals return to their home turf in their next OAC match against Muskingum this Wednesday. Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m.
