Simon Fraser scored in the 76th minute to beat Montana State Billings 1-0 in a GNAC women’s soccer matchup in Billings. The Yellowjackets stayed in the game defensively but generated few chances, as the Red Leafs outshot them 18-6.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: Simon Fraser 1, MSU Billings 0.
  • Shots: Simon Fraser 18, MSU Billings 6.
  • Shots on goal: Simon Fraser 9, MSU Billings 2.
  • Tenley Leffler made 6 saves and has 94 this season.
Yes, But

MSU Billings kept the match close and held Simon Fraser scoreless until the 76th minute, but the Yellowjackets struggled to create offense, putting only two shots on goal.

State of Play
  • The Yellowjackets are 2-8-5 overall and 2-7-2 in GNAC play.
  • Leffler ranks sixth in single-season saves in MSU Billings history and 23rd nationally.
  • The teams’ all-time series ends with MSU Billings at 14-15-1 against Simon Fraser, which is leaving the NCAA and GNAC.
What’s Next

MSU Billings hosts No. 8 Western Washington on Saturday, Oct. 24, with kickoff set for noon.

Bottom Line

The Yellowjackets’ defense kept them within reach, but limited attacking production left little margin for error against a stronger Simon Fraser side.