WINNIPEG, Man. – The Manitoba Bisons and Saskatchewan Huskies wrapped up their weekend series Saturday with a thriller at Princess Auto Stadium. In a game that went down to the wire, the Huskies held on for a 2-1 win, capitalizing when given the chance. 

The game-winning goal was scored by Marie Kilcher in the 85th minute off a corner kick. It was the third of four total goals scored on set pieces by the visitors over the two game set. 

With the win, Saskatchewan improved to 4-4-0 while Manitoba fell to 0-7-1. 

It was a defensive battle in the first half. The Huskies had just four shots, and they kept the Herd from recording a tally on net. 

Bisons goalie Holy Dyker was in strong position to deny a few dangerous chances as the half progressed, including opportunities in the 35thand 42nd minutes for the visitors. 

On those occasions – crosses into the box from Cheyenne Lehmann to Isabelle Lachance, as well as a cross from Lachance – Dyker was right where she needed to be to cover up the ball.

Saskatchewan's best chance came in the 41st, as Daraida Sutherland boomed a shot from 30 yards out on a free kick, but it sailed just over the crossbar. 

Manitoba's best chance came 35 minutes in, as Sarina Mann stole possession away near centre field and had Taleesa Minnaar with her, however the chance near the area was steered away by the Huskies.

Dyker made two incredible saves early in the second half to keep Sask off the board. The first came in the opening minute, as Alyssa D'Agnone blasted a chance from in the area, but Dyker raised up, getting her hand on the ball to raise it over the crossbar. 

Dyker, who made five saves overall, pulled clutch again in the 61st, once again getting her outstretched hand on a quality chance from scoring range, this time denying Cassidy Vieira.

Four minutes later, the Huskies got on the board. After a scramble, Jenna Steacy got her boot on the ball from 25 yards out, and he shot was re-directed in by Alyssa D'Agnone, who got just enough of the ball to direct it into the open net. 

The Herd pushed back, showing a no-quit attitude to press the issue and get on the board. 

Mia Fonseca let off a beauty left footer from 20 yards out in the 73rd, racing to keep the ball in Manitoba's possession and getting all of her attempt, but it was denied by Kalin Roberts.

After a further press, the hosts were rewarded with a goal. 

Isabelle Lone, after putting a prior attempt just wide, got a second crack on a corner and bent the ball beautifully into the far corner for her first career U SPORTS goal. 

A few more chances for Manitoba were halted in the attacking zone as the Huskies left with the win. The Herd are back in action from September 26-27 against Calgary while Saskatchewan will face MacEwan and Alberta.