The Montana State University Bobcats faced a tough loss against the University of Denver Pioneers on Monday night, with a final score of 6-2. The game, played at the Joy Burns Arena at Ritchie Center, saw the Bobcats put up a valiant fight, but ultimately fall to the Pioneers’ superior offense.

The Pioneers dominated the ice, outshooting the Bobcats 57-22. Despite the disparity in shots, Bobcats goalie Joelee Levin put on a commendable performance, saving 17 of the 57 shots. On the other end of the ice, Pioneers’ Megan Cunningham was kept relatively quiet, with 20 saves from the 22 shots taken by the Bobcats.

Despite their efforts, the Bobcats were unable to capitalize on any of their four powerplays, while the Pioneers also remained scoreless in their three powerplay opportunities. This shows an area where both teams could look to improve in their upcoming games.

For the Bobcats, Nicola Roberts managed to break through the Pioneers’ defense to score a goal. Meanwhile, Pioneers’ Hannah Bourbon emerged as the star player of the match, netting two goals for her team.

The Bobcats will be looking to bounce back from this defeat in their next game, which is an away game against the University of Utah. The match is set to take place on Friday, October 2nd at 1:30 pm MDT at the Salt Lake City Sports Complex. Fans will be hoping for a stronger performance from the Bobcats as they continue their season.