On February 21, 2026, the Montana State University Bobcats faced off against the Grand Canyon University Antelopes at the CU Boulder Rec Center Ice Rink in Colorado. The final score was a tough pill to swallow for the Bobcats, with the Antelopes emerging victorious, 7-1.

The Antelopes dominated the game from the start, firing a staggering 64 shots on goal compared to the Bobcats’ 19. The Bobcats struggled to penetrate the Antelopes’ solid defense and were unable to capitalize on their powerplay opportunities, going 0/2. The Antelopes, on the other hand, made good use of their powerplay chances, scoring once in three attempts.

Goalkeeping was a key factor in this match, with the Antelopes’ goalie, Annika Olson, making 18 saves from the 19 shots she faced. On the other end, Bobcats’ goalie Emma Carlson had a challenging night, facing a barrage of 64 shots and making 57 saves.

The star of the match was undoubtedly the Antelopes’ #12, Jennae Szucs, who netted a hat trick. For the Bobcats, the lone goal was scored by #20 Marin Snyder.

Despite the tough loss, the Bobcats will look to regroup and come back stronger in their next game.