In a thrilling match held at Haynes Pavilion on January 23, 2026, the Montana State University Bobcats outplayed the Colorado State University Rams with a final score of 4-1.

The Rams, despite having a total of 39 shots, were only able to secure a single goal, courtesy of their #11 player, Elan Forde. Their powerplay attempts remained fruitless with a score of 0/4. Rams goalie, Morgan Neibauer, was kept busy with 33 shots, managing to save 29.

On the other side of the rink, the Bobcats showcased a strong defense, with their goalie, Reese McConnell, saving an impressive 38 out of 39 shots. With 33 shots, the Bobcats managed to strike the net four times. The spotlight shone on #4 player, Maeve Kelleher, who added a goal to the winning score. Despite the Bobcats’ powerplay attempts also scoring 0/2, their performance was enough to secure a victory.

The Bobcats’ victory over the Rams marks a significant win for the team. The next game is scheduled to be at home against the Colorado State University Rams again on Saturday, January 24, at 8:15 pm MST at Haynes Pavilion. The Bobcats will be looking to maintain their winning momentum in the upcoming match.