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. The final score was a tough pill to swallow, with the Bobcats falling 7-1 to the Antelopes.

Despite the scoreline, the Bobcats showed great resilience throughout the game. The Antelopes dominated the ice with 64 shots, while the Bobcats managed 19. The Antelopes also had a successful powerplay, scoring 1 out of 3 attempts. The Bobcats, unfortunately, couldn’t convert their 2 powerplays into goals.

In the net, both goalies worked hard, with the Antelopes’ Annika Olson saving 18 out of 19 shots and the Bobcats’ Emma Carlson saving 57 out of 64 shots. The sheer number of shots faced by Carlson highlights the relentless pressure from the Antelopes.

The standout player for the Antelopes was #12 Jennae Szucs, who scored an impressive hat trick. For the Bobcats, #20 Marin Snyder managed to find the back of the net, scoring the team’s only goal.

Despite the defeat, the Bobcats demonstrated a fighting spirit. The team will surely use this game as a learning experience and come back stronger in their next match.