The Montana State University Bobcats faced a challenging night on their home ice at Haynes Pavilion, falling 8-1 to the University of Colorado Buffaloes. The game, held on October 17, 2025, saw the Buffaloes dominate the ice with a significant shot advantage and a hat trick by their star player.

The Buffaloes outshot the Bobcats 45-25, putting immense pressure on Bobcats’ goalie Reese McConnell. Despite McConnell’s commendable effort, saving 37 of the 45 shots, the Buffaloes’ relentless offensive attack proved too much to handle.

The Buffaloes’ #55 Mia Fiscelli was the star of the night, scoring three goals and contributing significantly to the Buffaloes’ victory. On the other hand, the Bobcats’ only goal came from #23 Taryn Ohara, providing a brief moment of celebration for the home team.

Both teams struggled on the powerplay, with the Buffaloes going 0/9 and the Bobcats 0/7. The Buffaloes’ goalie, Shira Wein, had an excellent game, saving 24 out of the 25 shots she faced.

The Bobcats will have a chance to redeem themselves in their next game, a rematch against the University of Colorado Buffaloes. The game will take place on Saturday, October 18, at Haynes Pavilion. The Bobcats will be looking to improve their powerplay and overall offensive performance to secure a win.