The Montana State University Bobcats opened their weekend series against Colorado State with a 5-2 win Friday night at Gallant Arena.

Montana State outshot the Rams 38-35 and made its chances count, while Colorado State’s Ruby Schmidlapp scored both of the visitors’ goals. Bobcats goalie Reese McConnell turned aside 33 shots, matching Colorado State netminder Morgan Neibauer, who also made 33 saves.

Brynn McKenney scored once for Montana State. Neither team converted on the power play: Colorado State went 0-for-4, and the Bobcats finished 0-for-2.

The Bobcats will face the Rams again at home Saturday, Oct. 24, at Gallant Arena.