The Montana State University Bobcats faced a challenging match against the Grand Canyon University Antelopes on February 21, 2026, at the CU Boulder Rec Center Ice Rink in Colorado. The final score was a disappointing 7-1 defeat for the Bobcats.

The Antelopes dominated the game from the start, taking a total of 64 shots compared to the Bobcats’ 19. The Bobcats struggled to penetrate the Antelopes’ defense, resulting in a powerplay score of 0/2. On the other hand, the Antelopes capitalized on their opportunities, scoring once in their three powerplays.

Bobcats’ goalie Emma Carlson had a busy night, facing 64 shots and making 57 saves. Despite Carlson’s efforts, the Antelopes’ offensive pressure was too much to handle. On the other side of the rink, Antelopes’ goalie Annika Olson had a relatively quiet game, dealing with 19 shots and making 18 saves.

The standout player of the match was the Antelopes’ #12 Jennae Szucs, who scored an impressive hat-trick. For the Bobcats, #20 Marin Snyder managed to get on the score sheet with a single goal.

This game was a tough lesson for the Bobcats, but every defeat is an opportunity to learn and improve. The team will be looking forward to bouncing back in their upcoming matches.