GREAT FALLS, Mont. – The University of Providence men's hockey program fell to the University of Montana 5-3 Friday night.

The Argos (4-3) scored the first goal of the game midway through the first period when senior Kaleb West's pass through the crease found senior Jamal Kalaf who chipped it past the goaltender to put UP in front 1-0.

The Griz (5-6) had a power play over the final two minutes of the first period but were unable to find the equalizer as UP went into the break leading 1-0.

Montana added a goal to begin the second period to tie the game at one, but with three minutes remaining in the period senior Chavez Constant sent a pass across the ice that was tipped by a Montana defender to freshman Devante Pratt-Fry whose one-timer found the back of the net to put UP ahead 2-1 heading into the third.

The Griz scored a pair of goals over the first six minutes of the third period, and following chances for both teams, Montana extended their advantage to two midway through the third to take a 4-2 lead.

With the Argos goalie pulled over the final minute and a half, the Argos were able to add a goal from senior Adam Husli to bring UP within one, but the Griz added an empty net goal with 27 seconds left as the Argos fell to Montana 5-3.
 
The Argos will be back in action on Saturday, Oct. 17 when they head to Missoula for the second half of the home and home versus the University of Montana at 7:30 p.m.