In a hard-fought battle at the CU Boulder Rec Center Ice Rink, the Montana State University Bobcats fell to the University of Utah Utes with a final score of 5-2 on February 20, 2026. Despite the loss, the Bobcats showcased their tenacity and skill throughout the game.

The Utes came out strong, firing off 38 shots against the Bobcats’ 31. However, the Bobcats’ goalie, Reese McConnell, managed to save 33 of the shots, demonstrating his prowess between the pipes. On the other side of the rink, the Utes’ Miranda De Antunano came up with 29 saves from 31 shots.

The powerplay opportunities were few and far between in this match. The Bobcats had two powerplays but were unable to capitalize on either of them. The Utes, on the other hand, did not have any powerplay opportunities.

Standout performances came from Utes’ forward, #12 Morgan Lavalley, who netted 2 goals, and Bobcats’ #22 Rylan Lorentz, who scored 1 goal for the team.

The Bobcats are determined to bounce back and are looking forward to their next game, which will be at home against Grand Canyon University on February 21, 2026. The game will also be held at the CU Boulder Rec Center Ice Rink. The team is eager to put this loss behind them and focus on the upcoming match.