Montana State Billings closed its season with a 1-0 loss to Western Oregon, decided by a late first-half goal in a closely contested game. The Yellowjackets honored seniors Cesia Swain, Mille Bamer and Vivian Gaither before the match; Swain led MSUB’s attack with seven shots, including four on goal. Freshman goalkeeper Tenley Leffler finished the season tied for the second-most saves in program history.

By the Numbers
  • Final record: 2-11-5 overall, 2-10-2 in GNAC play.
  • MSUB put 6 shots on goal; Western Oregon had 4.
  • Leffler made 107 saves, tying the program’s second-highest single-season total, and posted an .823 save percentage.
  • The Yellowjacket defense allowed 1.28 goals per game, third-best in the conference.
  • Abby Thompson led MSUB with 5 points; she and Emmersyn Burckley shared the team lead with 2 goals each.
Yes, But

MSUB created more shots on goal and pushed for an equalizer after halftime, but Western Oregon’s late first-half header stood as the game’s only goal. The loss ended the Yellowjackets’ season despite a strong defensive showing and Leffler’s record-level campaign.

Bottom Line

The season ended in defeat, but MSUB’s defense and Leffler’s standout freshman year provide a strong foundation to build on.