LETHBRIDGE - In a hard-fought season opener at the University of Lethbridge Community Stadium, the Pronghorns earned a 4-3 victory over the University of Manitoba Bisons. The Pronghorns struck early and kept the pressure on throughout the match, with key contributions from both first-year players and returning veterans. Despite three goals from the Bisons, the Pronghorns' strong second-half performance sealed the win and gave them a promising start to the Canada West season.

• Early in the match, Hailey Slobodian opened the scoring for the Pronghorns, finishing off an assist from first-year player Jade Unterschute.
• Manitoba responded with a solid chance, but Pronghorns' goalkeeper Heidi Andres made a crucial save to keep the lead intact.
• Manitoba then capitalized on a Pronghorn defensive error to equalize through Paris Sidhu, who placed a shot into the back corner of the net.
• The Pronghorns regained their lead shortly after when Nicola Hutton fired in a goal from the right side.
• Manitoba continued to push, forcing Andres to make another key save off a corner, while Jessica Tsai narrowly missed a shot over the crossbar.
• Just before halftime, Manitoba managed to tie the game again, as Janelle Chomini scored off a well-placed assist from Tsai.
• Early in the second half, Slobodian struck again, netting her second goal of the match to restore the Pronghorns' advantage.
• Shortly after, Julia Reale scored her first career goal for the Pronghorns, extending the lead and sealing a 4-2 victory.
• Before the final whistle was blown, Manitoba made it a one goal game as Nyema Prentice-Whyte found the back of the net for the Bisons.