Battlin' Bears grab first conference win against Argos
BILLINGS, Mont. – The Battlin' Bears (5-5-1, 1-4-1 CCC) took down their first conference opponent on the season against the Argos (6-5, 4-3 CCC) in a 3-1 victory.
Rocky had a strong start to the season going 4-1 in non-conference play. However, against conference opponents the Battlin' Bears faltered with four losses and a tie before today.
Rocky and Providence kept it even in a tightly contested scoreless first period. Amber Pearson broke the Battlin' Bears loose with an unassisted score in the 50th minute.
Lauryn Gamache would pick up her eighth goal of the season off a penalty kick in the 78th minute.
Sami Heimer would put the Battlin' Bears up by three with a header into the net off a Gamache kick in the 83rd minute.
Providence's Crystal Martinez would score soon after with the Argo's only goal in the 85th minute, but it would prove not enough.
Rocky's offense dictated the pace of play as they out-shot the Argos 23-9 with a 7-3 advantage on corner kicks.
Rocky's goalkeeper Maia Wetzel secured four saves with one goal allowed. Providence's goalkeeper Dakota Nuemann allowed three goals on six saves.
Rocky will host Corban on Friday at Wendy's Field. That action will start at 1:00 p.m.