GREAT FALLS, Mont. – Shea Waters scored from distance in the 69th minute for the lone goal of the match, as the University of Providence defeated Oregon Tech, 1-0.
Playing in cold, rainy conditions, the Argos (4-7, 4-4 CCC) converted their first shot attempt of the match, as Jordan Fagert played a ball to the middle of the field to an unmarked Waters, who launched a 35-yard shot over the head of Tech keeper
Elle Hillar for the goal.
The Lady Owls (4-6-1, 1-4-1) had a 6-0 edge in first half shots – including attempts from
Shelby Geiger,
Kaelyn Jaentsch and
Maegan Cooper that were on frame – as Chloe Pajaro finished with six saves to post a clean sheet for UP.
Tech had a last second try, as
Rhacelyn Respicio took a 30-yard shot with 15 seconds left, but Pajaro made a jumping save to close out the match.
OIT finished with a 9-4 edge in shots, with the Argos recording a 5-4 corner kick edge.
The Lady Owls return home next Friday, hosting College of Idaho at 12 p.m.
