The Montana State University Bobcats suffered a 5-2 defeat at the hands of the University of Utah Utes in a fiercely contested hockey game on February 20th, 2026. The match, which took place at the CU Boulder Rec Center Ice Rink in Colorado, saw the Utes dominate the ice with a total of 38 shots compared to the Bobcats’ 31.

Despite the Bobcats’ two powerplay opportunities, they were unable to capitalize on either, resulting in a powerplay score of 0/2. The Utes, on the other hand, did not have any powerplay opportunities, maintaining a score of 0/0.

The Utes’ goalie, Miranda De Antunano, showcased a commendable performance with a total of 29 saves from 31 shots. On the other side of the rink, Bobcats’ Reese McConnell managed 33 saves from the 38 shots fired by the Utes.

The star of the game was undoubtedly Utes’ #12 Morgan Lavalley, who netted two goals, helping her team secure the victory. The Bobcats’ #18 Elly Aldrich, however, didn’t go down without a fight, contributing one goal to the Bobcats’ score.

The Bobcats will be looking to bounce back in their next game, which is a home fixture against Grand Canyon University on Saturday, February 21st, at the CU Boulder Rec Center Ice Rink. Despite the loss, the team spirit remains high and the Bobcats are eager to return to the ice for another shot at victory.