The Montana State University Bobcats faced off against the University of Utah Utes in a gripping match on Sunday, February 20th, 2026. The game, held at the CU Boulder Rec Center Ice Rink, ended with a 5-2 victory for the Utes.

Despite a valiant effort by the Bobcats, the Utes were able to maintain an upper hand throughout the game. The Utes outshot the Bobcats 38 to 31, ensuring they kept the pressure on the Bobcats’ defense.

The Bobcats’ powerplay opportunities didn’t bear fruit, going 0 for 2, while the Utes didn’t get a chance to showcase their powerplay skills. The Utes’ goalie, Miranda De Antunano, had a solid game with 29 saves from 31 shots. On the other side, the Bobcats’ Reese McConnell also put up a strong fight, saving 33 out of 38 shots.

For the Utes, #12 Morgan Lavalley was the star of the match, scoring 2 crucial goals. The Bobcats’ #22 Rylan Lorentz managed to find the back of the net once, providing some resistance to the Utes’ onslaught.

The Bobcats will be looking to bounce back from this defeat in their next game at home against Grand Canyon University on Saturday, February 21st, at the CU Boulder Rec Center Ice Rink. The team will surely use this loss as motivation to come back stronger and give their fans a game to remember.