Rocky Mountain College extended its winning run to six matches as Fynn Sweeting scored in a 1-0 victory over College of Idaho.
Control without reward
The report says Rocky Mountain College dominated the early phases but struggled to turn possession into a breakthrough. The Battlin’ Bears led the shot count 11-2 before half-time and finished with a reported 16-6 advantage overall.
Henry Chalkley was said to have led all players with six shots, while College of Idaho goalkeeper Yago Gonzalez kept the hosts alive with four saves from five efforts on target. Rocky’s control was clear, but the scoreline remained level until the second half.
Sweeting delivers
The breakthrough reportedly arrived in the 66th minute, when Manny Mendez sent a cross into the penalty area. Sweeting held off a College of Idaho defender before scoring the only goal.
The finish was said to be Sweeting’s seventh of the season, lifting him level at the top of the Cascade Collegiate Conference scoring charts. It was a valuable contribution in a match where Rocky created sustained pressure rather than a stream of clear-cut chances.
For the Battlin’ Bears, Sweeting’s timing may prove as important as the goal itself. A narrow lead can quickly become vulnerable, particularly when the opposition remains within one attack of an equaliser.
Defence protects the lead
The report credits Rocky’s defence with preserving the advantage after the breakthrough. Biruk Paulos-Negatu reportedly saved all three shots he faced, recording his fifth clean sheet of the campaign.
That resilience gives the winning streak substance. Rocky did not need another goal once ahead; instead, the team managed the final stages and denied College of Idaho a route back into the contest.
The next storyline is whether Sweeting can maintain his scoring challenge while Rocky Mountain College carries its six-match momentum into the next fixture. Another controlled performance would strengthen the Battlin’ Bears’ position as the season’s run-in develops.
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