The Cougars secured a 40-34 victory over the Marauders on Saturday evening in the regular-season, ending a disappointing run from their previous fixture. The result reverses their fortunes from the 21-24 defeat to the Yellow Jackets three weeks earlier.
And here's the thing — the Cougars turned it on when it mattered most. The final quarter proved decisive as the visitors pulled away after trading blows throughout the contest.
The offensive output from both sides suggests a game decided by fine margins rather than dominance. To be fair, neither side controlled proceedings for long stretches of the match.
By then, the Cougars had found a rhythm that eluded them against the Yellow Jackets. The difference between the two performances came down to execution in crucial moments.
The scoreline tells only part of the story. Many shots with one goal means chances went begging — though in this case, both teams found the back of the net with regularity.
The victory moves the Cougars forward in the standings after a setback. They now hold momentum heading into their next fixture, having ended a barren spell against the scoreboard.
