CALDWELL, Idaho -
Ahmet Huremovic converted a penalty kick in the 78th minute for the lone goal of the match, as the College of Idaho earned a 1-0 victory over Multnomah University at Simplot Stadium.
The Coyotes (5-3, 2-2 CCC) ended a two game losing streak with the home win, holding a commanding 24-12 edge in total shots.
Both teams had solid chances in the opening half - as Zack Woods ripped a 25-yard shot for the Lions (2-7, 0-5) in the 15th minute - one of three good chances for MU in the early minutes. C of I nearly took the lead late in the half, as a
Guilherme Siqueira low laser was deflected away by the diving Manny Guillermo-Oliveres.
C of i continued the pressure in the second half, as
Darion Green narrowly missed a pair of headers off corner kicks and
Ben Bechor flicked a shot in the box off the left post - but finally cashed in when a foul in the area gave Huremovic the chance from the spot, burying the penalty kick to the left corner of the net.
Parker Billings turned away five shots on goal to earn the Yotes second shutout of the season.
C of I returns to action on Sunday, closing out the home stand with a Noon kickoff vs. Walla Walla.
