The Montana State University Bobcats faced a challenging game against the University of Utah Utes at the CU Boulder Rec Center Ice Rink on February 20, 2026. Despite a hard-fought battle, the Bobcats fell short with a final score of 5-2 in favor of the Utes.

The Utes controlled the game with a total of 38 shots against the Bobcats’ 31. The Bobcats’ powerplay attempts were unsuccessful, with a record of 0/2, while the Utes did not have any powerplay opportunities.

The goalies on both sides had a busy night. Utes’ Miranda De Antunano faced 31 shots and made 29 saves, while Bobcats’ Reese McConnell was kept on his toes with 38 shots, managing to save 33.

Utes’ forward, Morgan Lavalley (#12), was the standout player of the match with an impressive 2 goals. On the Bobcats’ side, Rylan Lorentz (#22) managed to find the back of the net once.

The Bobcats will be looking to bounce back from this loss in their next game. They are scheduled to play at home against Grand Canyon University on Saturday, February 21 at the CU Boulder Rec Center Ice Rink. The team is hopeful for a strong performance and a chance to regain their momentum.