The Montana State University Bobcats faced off against the University of Utah Utes in a challenging match on February 20th, 2026. The final score of the game was 5-2 in favor of the Utes, marking a tough loss for the Bobcats at the CU Boulder Rec Center Ice Rink.

Despite a commendable effort, the Bobcats were outshot by the Utes 38-31. The Bobcats’ powerplay was not as effective as they would have liked, going 0/2, while the Utes didn’t have any powerplay opportunities.

The Bobcats’ goaltender, Reese McConnell, faced a barrage of shots, making 33 saves out of 38. On the other side of the rink, the Utes’ goalie, Miranda De Antunano, stopped 29 out of 31 shots.

The Utes’ #12, Morgan Lavalley, was particularly impactful in this game, scoring 2 goals. For the Bobcats, #22 Rylan Lorentz managed to find the back of the net once.

Despite the loss, the Bobcats are looking forward to their next game. They will be facing off against Grand Canyon University on Saturday, February 21st, at the CU Boulder Rec Center Ice Rink. The Bobcats are eager to bounce back and put on a great show for their home crowd.