The Austin Bruins fell five points behind second place Bismarck as they lost to the Bobcats (26-11-4-3 overall) 1-0 in Riverside Arena Friday.

Nate Clark scored the game-winning goal with 8:50 left in the game for Bismarck.

Brett Miller had 17 saves for Austin (24-14-2-4 overall).

SCORING SUMMARY

Bismarck 0 0  1  —  1

Austin 0 0  0  — 0

First period

No scoring

Second period

No scoring

Third period

(B) Nate Clark (Will Hillman) 11:50

Shots: Austin — 24; Bismarck — 17

Power plays: Austin — 0-for-3; Bismarck — 0-for-2