The Cougars defeated the Mantises 28-24 in a regular season match on 19 September 2026. The scoreline indicated a close contest between the two sides. The home side claimed the points after a hard-fought battle.
The hosts had won their previous fixture 42-14 against the Hawks on 4 September. They entered this match with a positive record. The visitors also came from a winning form. They had secured 2 wins in their last 2 games.
The Mantises had beaten the Monarchs 26-21 prior to this game. They also recorded a 17-0 clean sheet against the Eagles. And here's the thing, that sequence of results showed consistency.
The match progressed with both teams exchanging possession. The score remained close throughout the contest. Neither side dominated the other completely.
To be fair, the Cougars maintained their lead in the second half. The visitors could not equalise despite their efforts. The final result was a victory for the Cougars. The margin was small.
By then, the Cougars had secured 28 points. The Mantises finished with 24 points. The result stands as a win for the hosts.
