HELENA, Mont. -- The Fighting Saints tried to rally with a late goal by Nick Lowrimore, but the Southern Oregon Raiders held on for a 2-1 on Friday in Ashland, Oregon. 

Lowrimore's 74th-minute penalty kick lightened the lead to 2-1 for the Raiders, but the Saints couldn't find the touch to tie the game. 

The Raiders (3-4, 1-1 CCC) put two goals away in the first half to build their 2-0 margin. Adrian Villegas scored in the 40th minute and then Zak Woolley scored in the 44th.

The Raiders outshot the Saints 18-6. 

Saints goalkeeper Kaden Connor recorded seven saves on the day. 

It was the Saints' (3-3-1, 2-1 CCC) first conference loss this season. 

Carroll is back in action on Saturday against Oregon Tech in Klamath Falls, Oregon. That game can be watched via OIT's Stretch Internet portal.  Watch vs.  Oregon Tech.