The Montana Tech Orediggers faced a challenging game against the University of Providence Argonauts on January 31, 2026, at Leonard Field. The final score was a tough pill to swallow for the Orediggers, with the Argonauts winning 11-2.

The Argonauts dominated the game with a total of 90 shots compared to the Orediggers’ 32. Their powerplay was also more effective, scoring 3 out of 6 attempts, while the Orediggers couldn’t convert on either of their two opportunities.

The Argonauts’ goalie, Josh Matthews, was in top form, saving 29 out of 32 shots. On the other hand, the Orediggers’ goalie, Joe Rolfson, had a busy day at the net, facing 90 shots and saving 50.

Argonauts’ #2, Samuel Duehlmeier, was the star of the match, scoring a hat-trick. Meanwhile, Orediggers’ #10, Cade Holland, made his presence felt with two assists.

The Orediggers will look to bounce back in their next game. They will be playing at home against Weber State University on Thursday, February 5, at 4:30 pm MST at the Salt Lake City Sports Complex. Let’s hope the Orediggers can turn things around and give their fans something to cheer about.