FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Cleveland State (0-7-1, 0-1-0) opened Horizon League play with a 1-0 loss to Purdue Fort Wayne (6-3-1, 1-0-0) on Thursday night.

The only goal of the opening half belonged to PFW as Chole Mariotti converted a free kick from just outside the box in the 39th minute.

The second half was a defensive battle with the contest ending 1-0 in favor of the Dons.

Cleveland State fired off eight shots on the night with Mayra Sesmas and Eleanor Simkonis each registering two apiece. Payton Koebbe and Emma Pompo each had a shot on frame. Madison Ott made three saves goal.

The Vikings play its second straight road league game on Sunday, Sept. 22 at IU Indy with a 1 p.m. start time.