Montana State University earned a hard-fought 5-4 win over the University of Providence on Nov. 7 at the Great Falls Ice Plex, holding off the Argonauts in a tightly contested matchup.

Ryan Flaherty led the Bobcats with two goals, helping Montana State find the back of the net five times. Elliot Venini scored once for Providence as the Argonauts kept pace throughout the game.

Both teams recorded 39 shots, and each converted once on three power-play opportunities. Bobcats goaltender Richie Popson made 35 saves, while Christopher Fines stopped 34 shots for the Argonauts.

Montana State next travels to face Weber State University on Thursday, Nov. 19, at 7 p.m. MST at the Weber County Ice Sheet.