Box Score

BILLINGS, Mont. – Eastern Oregon continued their strong start to Cascade Collegiate Conference play with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Rocky Mountain College on Sunday. A second-half goal from Daniel Kropf lifted the Mountaineers to victory in a tight conference matchup at Wendy's Field.

The decisive moment came at the 66:25 mark when Kropf scored off an assist from Abner Hernandez, securing his third goal of the season. Eastern Oregon managed just two shots on goal, but Kropf's finish proved enough to claim all three points.

Defensively, the Mountaineers were anchored by goalkeeper Anthony Lemus, who made four saves and preserved his clean sheet despite Rocky Mountain's persistent attacks. The Battlin' Bears outshot the Mountaineers 10-7, but couldn't break through Lemus in goal.

Both teams played a physical match, with 23 combined fouls and multiple yellow cards issued.

Key Statistics:

• Goals: EOU – Daniel Kropf (66:25, assist by Abner Hernandez)
• Shots: EOU 7, Rocky Mountain 10
• Saves: Anthony Lemus (EOU) 4, Anton Wilms (Rocky Mountain) 1
• Corners: EOU 3, Rocky Mountain 3
• Fouls: EOU 10, Rocky Mountain 13

Eastern Oregon remains unbeaten in CCC play and will hit the road again for their next conference clash in Ashland, Oregon on October 4th to take on Southern Oregon. Kick off set for 2:30 p.m.