Pilots Split Home Matches Against Brandon University
The Providence University Pilots earned a split at home against the Brandon University Bobcats, with the women suffering their first loss of the season while the men secured a thrilling late victory.
Women's Soccer
The Pilots women's team faced its first setback of the season, falling 2-1 to the defending MCAC champions.
Providence entered the match having yet to concede a goal this season, but Brandon quickly changed that with a goal in the opening minute. The early strike put the Pilots on the back foot and marked the first goal allowed by Providence this season.
The Bobcats would add another, giving the Pilots their first two goals against of the campaign. Providence responded and continued to battle throughout the match, creating opportunities as they looked to close the gap.
Despite pulling one back and pushing for an equalizer, the Pilots were unable to capitalize on enough of their chances before the final whistle.
The 2-1 result marks Providence's first loss of the season and the first three points dropped by the women at home.
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Photo Credit Josiah Rogalsky
Men's Soccer
The Pilots men entered their matchup with Brandon looking to improve on the 1-1 draw between the two teams in their previous meeting.
This time, Providence found a way to finish the job.
In a tightly contested match, the Pilots came out on top with a 3-2 victory, securing the win in the closing stages of the game.
Rookie Ronnie Gibson delivered the decisive moment for Providence, scoring the game-winning goal off an assist from captain Marco Downie.
The late connection between Gibson and Downie proved to be the difference, giving the Pilots all three points at home and a strong result against a familiar opponent.
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Photo Credit Josiah Rogalsky
Up Next
The Pilots now hit the road for a pair of matches in Winnipeg, Manitoba, this weekend.
Saturday, October 10 — vs. Université de Saint-Boniface Les Rouges
Men — 1:00 p.m.
Women — 3:15 p.m.
Sunday, October 11 — vs. Canadian Mennonite University Blazers
Men — 1:00 p.m.
Women — 3:15 p.m.
Providence will look to build on the men's home victory and see the women return to the win column as both teams continue their seasons on the road.
