The Montana State University Bobcats faced off against the Grand Canyon University Antelopes in a game that would prove to be a challenging encounter for the home team. The game, which took place at the CU Boulder Rec Center Ice Rink on February 21, 2026, ended with a decisive 7-1 victory for the Antelopes.

The Antelopes dominated the game from the start, taking a total of 64 shots compared to the Bobcats’ 19. This overwhelming offensive pressure was too much for the Bobcats to handle, and despite a valiant effort from goalie Emma Carlson, who made 57 saves, the Antelopes found the back of the net seven times.

The Antelopes’ powerplay was also in fine form, converting 1 out of 3 opportunities, while the Bobcats struggled to capitalize on their powerplay chances, going 0 for 2.

The star of the game was undoubtedly the Antelopes’ #12, Jennae Szucs, who scored an impressive hat trick. On the Bobcats’ side, the lone goal came from #20, Marin Snyder.

In goal for the Antelopes was Annika Olson, who faced 19 shots and made 18 saves. Despite the scoreline, the Bobcats showed resilience and will undoubtedly use this game as a learning experience for future matches.