Caldwell, Idaho – The Yotes (5-1) looked like they were going to have a big loss against #7 Montana Griz (2-3) like last year after falling down 0-3 after the first quarter. The Griz battled fiercely in the first half which ended 7-3 in favor of the Griz before the Yotes slowly chipped away in the second half. A late unassisted goal by
Jordan Steele with 4:36 left in the fourth quarter was the first time the two sides were tied. The two teams went into overtime 10-10. Both teams traded game winning opportunities but couldn't convert until
Jordan Steele put the Yotes ahead for the first time with his goal in triple overtime to keep the Yotes perfect in conference play
Prior to the game, College of Idaho's head coach
Drake O'Neill said "We have a team and a gameplan to win against Montana. If the boys stick to it, we will win". It seems the team rallied behind his belief. While
Jordan Steele's two goals came at the most crucial times.
Paul O'Neill led the team with goals with three goals and two assists.
Alex Ozuna also put up five points (two goals, three assists).
David Alvarado led from the front for groundballs as he collected eight in the victory.
Alex Ozuna also picked up an additional seven.
Joaquin Ruby had 13 saves in a very strong outing defending the goal. The defense as a unit had tremendous vision in their slides that may not show in the stats but showed in the final score.
Next weekend, The Yotes travel to Pullman, Wash to face division one opponent Washington State (1-7) and PNCLL North Gonzaga (2-3)
