The Austin Bruins fell to first place Bismarck 3-1 in Riverside Arena Friday night.

In a game that saw just 43 total shots on goal, the Bobcats (23-5 overall) scored twice in the third period to take it.

Austin’s Jeremy Finger tied the game at one with a second period goal.

Tyler Bruggeman had 18 saves in the loss for Austin (15-10-3 overall).

SCORING SUMMARY

Bismarck 1 0 2 — 3

Austin 0 1 0 — 1

First period

(B) Grant Mindt (Shane Omdahl, Patrick Moore) 922

Second period

(A) Jeremy Finger (John Simonson) 17:52

Third period

(B) Bryce Schmitt (Patrick Moore, Donald Olivieri) 2:05

(B) Castan Sommer (Moore) 4:23

Powerplays: Austin — 0-for-4; Bismarck — 0-for-6

Shots: Austin — 22; Bismarck — 22