The Montana State University Bobcats suffered a 4-2 defeat against the University of Utah Utes at the Haynes Pavilion on January 17, 2026. Despite a spirited performance, the Bobcats couldn’t match the firepower of the Utes who managed to net four goals against the Bobcats’ two.

In a game that saw the Utes outshoot the Bobcats 42-33, the Bobcats struggled to find the back of the net. The Utes’ powerplay was ineffective with 0 goals in 6 attempts, while the Bobcats managed to convert 1 out of their 4 powerplay opportunities.

Goalkeeping was a key factor in this game. The Utes’ Keyauna Robinson-Prefontaine turned away 31 of the 33 shots she faced. On the other end, Bobcats’ Emma Carlson made 38 saves on 42 shots.

The Utes’ #20 Ashley Paterson shone in the game, scoring two crucial goals. For the Bobcats, #19 Aziana Schacht managed to net one goal.

The Bobcats will be looking to bounce back in their next game when they host Colorado State University at the Haynes Pavilion on Friday, January 23. The team will be hoping for a strong home support to help them get back to winning ways.