The Montana State University Bobcats faced a challenging match against the Grand Canyon University Antelopes on February 21, 2026. The game, held at the CU Boulder Rec Center Ice Rink in Colorado, ended with a disappointing 7-1 defeat for the Bobcats.
Despite their best efforts, the Bobcats were dominated by the Antelopes throughout the game. The Antelopes fired a staggering 64 shots, compared to the Bobcats’ 19. The Antelopes’ powerplay was successful 1 out of 3 times, while the Bobcats failed to capitalize on their 2 powerplay opportunities.
The Bobcats goalie, Emma Carlson, had a busy night with 64 shots fired her way. She managed to save 57, but the 7 goals that slipped past her were enough for the Antelopes to secure a comfortable victory. On the other hand, Antelopes’ goalie, Annika Olson, had a relatively easy night, facing 19 shots and saving 18.
The star of the game was undoubtedly the Antelopes’ #12, Jennae Szucs, who netted an impressive hat trick. The Bobcats’ single goal came from #20, Marin Snyder.
Despite the tough loss, the Bobcats will be looking to bounce back in their next game. The team will take the lessons learned from this match and work on their tactics and strategies to ensure a stronger performance in the future.
