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MISSOULA, Mont. – The Idaho State soccer team fell 2-0 to Montana Sunday afternoon in Missoula, Mont. The Bengals limited the Griz to just three shots on goal, but Montana posted a .666 shot on goal percentage for two goals on the afternoon.
"Our back four and goalkeeper played outstanding this afternoon, and I am so very proud of them," Head Coach
Allison Gibson said. "Our front six must start taking some of the load off their shoulders and start putting away their opportunities."
Idaho State (3-9-0, 0-2-0 BSC) matched Montana (5-4-2, 1-1-0 BSC) with five shots in the first half, but the Griz fired off all three of their shots on goal in the first 45, connecting in the 15th and 34th minutes for a 2-0 lead heading into the break.
In the second half, ISU's back line was solid, defending all eight of Montana's second-half shots and preventing the Griz from firing off a single shot on goal. Despite the solid defensive effort, the Bengals took just two shots in the second half with just a single shot on goal severely limiting their opportunities to score. Montana was able to effectively defend ISU in the final 45 minutes to earn the 2-0 shutout win.
The Bengals return to Pocatello for a three-game homestand beginning Sept. 30 as they welcome North Dakota to Davis Field for a 4 p.m. kickoff.
