BILLINGS, Mont. – Opening up conference play for the 2019 season, Rocky Mountain College defeated the Multnomah Lions 3-0 Friday afternoon.

The Battlin' Bears (4-1, 1-0 CCC) held a blistering 37-1 shot advantage over the Lions (1-3, 0-1 CCC). Despite Rocky's offensive advantage, Multnomah's goalkeeper Trisha Priest held the Battlin' Bears to only three goals with 18 saves.

Hailey Nicholson scored her first goal as a Battlin' Bear in the 19th minute with an assist from Alexis Robbins. Nicholson scored again on a penalty kick in the 46th minute.

In the 66th minute, Madison Browne powered a header into the back of the net off a pass from Hannah Borgel.

Rocky Mountain College held a 4-1 advantage in corner kicks.

The Battlin' Bears will next play Warner Pacific University on Sunday at 12 p.m.