BILLINGS, Mont. – The Black Hills State University women's soccer team held the University of Mary scoreless in the second half, but fell, 2-0, in the first game of the Rimrock Classic on Thursday afternoon.

The Yellow Jackets (0-3) got out on the front foot, surging into the offensive third and recording a shot less than three minutes into the match. However, the Marauders (1-0) responded quickly and were able to break through and lead, 1-0, in the 11th minute on a Noelle Vigneri goal. Mary doubled its lead in the 29th minute, this time on a goal by Tiffany Ohlhauser. BHSU was outshot, 4-0, in the final 15 minutes of the first half, however, the defense held firm, and entered the break down, 2-0.

While the Green and Gold were outshot, 14-3, in the second half, they had multiple opportunities on the counterattack. Unfortunately, the Yellow Jackets were unable to put one away, and ultimately fell, 2-0.

Alexxa Buckley led BHSU with two shots, including one on goal. Katie Nielson and Ella Goodman each had a shot as well. Teagen Hartley (0-2) played the first 45 minutes in goal, making six saves while allowing two goals. Dz-Rae Jara played the second half, making eight saves.

The Green and Gold remain in Billings to play Carroll College in the Rimrock Classic. The game on September 14 is scheduled to kickoff at noon.

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Black Hills State is located in the Northern Black Hills of South Dakota, sponsoring 13 NCAA sports with membership in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, the NCAA emerging sport of women's triathlon and NIRA rodeo. For all information regarding Yellow Jacket Athletics, please visit BHSUAthletics.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram @BHSUAthletics.

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