In a thrilling match-up, the 8th-ranked Colorado College Tigers were narrowly defeated by the 10th-ranked Providence College, with a final score of 4-3. Despite an early lead with Drew Montgomery’s goal in the first period, Colorado couldn’t hold off Providence as they scored three goals in the second period to take control of the game. The Tigers fought back in the third period but were unable to complete the comeback, despite outshooting Providence 21-9 in the final period. Goalie Kaidan Mbereko made 25 saves for Colorado, while Providence’s Philip Svedeback recorded 29 saves. Colorado College, now 9-3-1 this season, will face Providence again on Saturday for a rematch. Providence improved to 11-3-2 after this crucial victory. Both teams will need to bring their A-game in the rematch, with Colorado needing to tighten their defense to avoid another loss against a competitive Providence squad. Scoring early and sustaining pressure will be key for the Tigers in their upcoming match.
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