The Montana State University Bobcats faced off against the Niagara University Purple Eagles in a gripping game at Plager Arena-CCIC on March 13, 2026. Despite a valiant effort, the Bobcats fell short in a 3-1 loss.

The Bobcats dominated the game in terms of shots, with a total of 32 compared to the Purple Eagles’ 21. However, the Bobcats were unable to capitalize on their opportunities, resulting in a lower score. The Bobcats’ powerplay was unable to make a mark, going 0 for 4, while the Purple Eagles found success in one of their seven attempts.

Bobcats’ goalie, Nikolai Wallery, had a commendable night with 18 saves on 21 shots, but it was Purple Eagles’ Josh Lacelle who stole the show, making an impressive 31 saves on 32 shots.

Hayden Klem was the lone scorer for the Bobcats, netting a goal against the Purple Eagles. On the other side, Andrew Newport was one of the key contributors for the Purple Eagles, scoring one goal.

The Bobcats will look to bounce back in their next game, a home match against Penn State University on Saturday, March 14, at Plager Arena-CCIC. The team will be hoping for a better outcome and will certainly be working on converting their shot opportunities into goals. Despite the loss, the Bobcats showed promising signs and fans can look forward to an exciting match-up in the next game.