The Saint Martin’s women’s soccer team outshot Montana State Billings 23-7, but the Saints lost 2-1 at home Saturday afternoon.
Two of the Yellowjackets’ four shots on goal found the back of the net, as Kennedy Craig scored in the 37th minute and Abby Thompson netted a goal in the 56th to put MSUB up 2-0.
Bella Gonzales scored her first goal as a Saint in the 68th minute, with Nora Melcher providing the assist. The Saints had five more shots after Gonzales' goal but couldn’t find the equalizer.
Melcher led all players with nine shots, including five on goal, while Kamryn Ellis tallied six shots and four on target. Sam Escobar played all 90 minutes in goal and totaled two saves.
Saint Martin’s (1-5-1, 0-2 GNAC) will travel to Nampa, Idaho, for a date with Northwest Nazarene Thursday, Sept. 24.
