The win makes Otterbein 12-1 overall and 4-0 in the OAC, while Mount Union is 3-10-1 and 0-4 in the conference.

Rachel Degen would score in the sixth minute and just under two minutes later Adrienne Novak tallied a goal to give Otterbein all the offense they would need.

Tara Carter had three saves to get the shutout for the Cardinals.

Deirdre Dick (Mansfield/Crestview) had three shots to lead the Purple Raiders.

Mount Union goes back on the road Saturday with an OAC match at 1 pm at Wilmington.