The Montana State University Bobcats pulled off a thrilling victory against the Grand Canyon University Antelopes, in a match that ended 3-2 in favor of the Bobcats. The game, which took place at AZ Ice Arcadia on February 1st, 2026, saw the Bobcats overcome a barrage of shots from the Antelopes to secure a well-deserved win.

Despite being heavily outshot, with the Antelopes taking 55 shots compared to the Bobcats’ 23, the Bobcats’ defense held firm. Their goalie, Reese Mcconnell, put in a stellar performance, saving 53 out of the 55 shots he faced. This was a key factor in the Bobcats’ victory, as the Antelopes’ goalie, Sydney Fornwald, could only manage 20 saves from 23 shots.

The Bobcats also showed their prowess in powerplay situations, scoring on 2 of their 4 powerplays, while the Antelopes could only convert 1 of their 3 powerplays into a goal.

The star of the show was undoubtedly the Bobcats’ Nicola Roberts, who scored two crucial goals. For the Antelopes, Abigail Brigg managed to find the back of the net once.

The Bobcats will be looking to carry this momentum into their next game, which is a home fixture against the University of Wyoming on February 6th at Haynes Pavilion. Fans will be hoping for another exciting performance from the Bobcats.