The Montana State University Bobcats fought valiantly in their recent clash against the University of Utah Utes. Despite a challenging match, the Bobcats fell to the Utes with a final score of 5-2. The game took place on February 20th, 2026, at the CU Boulder Rec Center Ice Rink in Colorado.

The Utes outshot the Bobcats 38-31, but Montana State’s defense and goaltending held strong. Bobcats goalie, Reese McConnell, made an impressive 33 saves on the 38 shots he faced. Despite the loss, McConnell’s performance was commendable and kept the Bobcats in the game.

On the offensive side, the Bobcats were unable to capitalize on their two powerplay opportunities. The Utes, however, did not have any powerplay chances.

The star of the match for the Utes was #12 Morgan Lavalley, who scored two goals. For the Bobcats, #22 Rylan Lorentz managed to find the back of the net once.

The Bobcats will need to regroup and refocus for their next game, which is a home match against Grand Canyon University. The game is scheduled for Saturday, February 21st, at the CU Boulder Rec Center Ice Rink. The Bobcats will be looking to bounce back and secure a victory in front of their home crowd.