In a thrilling match on Tuesday, the Montana State University Bobcats emerged victorious against the Grand Canyon University Antelopes with a final score of 3-2. The game, held at AZ Ice Arcadia, saw the Bobcats put up a strong defense, with goalie Reese McConnell making an impressive 53 saves out of 55 shots.

Despite the Antelopes dominating the shot count with 55 attempts, the Bobcats’ strategic play and efficient use of opportunities led them to the win. The Bobcats had a total of 23 shots, with #26 Nicola Roberts stealing the show by scoring two of the three goals.

The Bobcats’ powerplay performance was commendable, with a success rate of 2 out of 4, while the Antelopes managed to convert only 1 out of their 3 powerplays into a goal. Antelopes’ #17 Abigail Brigg did manage to get one past McConnell, but it wasn’t enough to turn the tide in their favor. The Antelopes’ goalie, Sydney Fornwald, made 20 saves out of 23 shots.

The Bobcats’ win is a testament to their resilience and strategic play, proving that it’s not always about how many shots you take, but about making the ones that count. They’ll be looking to carry this momentum into their next game, a home match against the University of Wyoming on Friday, February 6, at Haynes Pavilion.