Montana State University Bobcats secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over the Grand Canyon University Antelopes on February 1, 2026. The nail-biting match took place at AZ Ice Arcadia, Arizona, where the Bobcats demonstrated their exceptional resilience.

Despite being significantly outshot with the Antelopes firing 55 shots compared to the Bobcats’ 23, the Bobcats managed to edge out their opponents. This victory can be attributed to the heroic performance of Bobcats’ goalie, Reese McConnell, who made an impressive 53 saves against the relentless offensive onslaught of the Antelopes.

The Bobcats’ powerplay was effective, scoring on 2 out of 4 chances. The Antelopes, on the other hand, managed to convert only 1 out of their 3 powerplay opportunities.

Bobcats’ #26, Nicola Roberts, emerged as the star player of the match, scoring two crucial goals. On the opposing side, Antelopes’ #17, Abigail Brigg, managed to find the net once.

The Antelopes’ goalie, Sydney Fornwald, faced 23 shots, making 20 saves, but it wasn’t enough to hold back the determined Bobcats.

The Bobcats will look to carry this winning momentum into their next game, a home match against the University of Wyoming. The match is scheduled for Friday, February 6 at Haynes Pavilion.

As the Bobcats continue their journey, we anticipate more thrilling action and exceptional play from this resilient team.