Idaho State’s women’s softball team is back as defending Big Sky champions, already showing why fans shouldn’t miss a game.
The Bengals as of mid-February are 8-7 overall (.533), 0-0 in conference play, and riding a two-game winning streak. They have excelled on neutral fields (6-3) and are looking to turn home games into a similar advantage.
Last year, our life editor took on the challenge of turning the 2003 romantic comedy How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days into an article. Her twist? She wrote how to find a guy in 10 steps! As sports editor and a guy with a girlfriend, I figured I’d try the opposite.
In the closing seconds of a tight game, Idaho State guard Kacey Spink weighed her options. A drive to the basket, a split-second decision: step in and take the charge to secure the win, or hesitate and risk a foul that could send the opponent to the free-throw line.
Track and field remains one of the most demanding sports in collegiate athletics, requiring athletes to combine speed, strength, technique and consistency across a wide range of events. Every performance is measured precisely, leaving no ambiguity in results.
As the 2025–26 season unfolds, Idaho State is establishing itself early through record-setting performances and a schedule that provides fans multiple chances to see high-level competition.
Idaho State’s volleyball team closed its 2025 season with a performance that reflected growth, resilience, and historic achievement. What began as a challenging season for a young roster became an unforgettable run that redefined Bengals volleyball.
At the ICCU Bengal Alumni Center, ISU inducted Lindsey Reed (women’s basketball), Vicky Galasso (softball), George Kyvernitis (men’s tennis), Dan Taylor (football), and Kelly Rae (softball) into the Sports Hall of Fame. The class honored a collection of athletes whose stories stretch across championship eras, rebuilding years, and personal turning points.
Idaho State men’s basketball enters the 2025–26 season with heightened expectations, a retooled roster, and one of the deepest frontcourts in the Big Sky Conference.
The undersized middle blocker kept getting stuffed. Quick and instinctive, she tried to play like someone she wasn’t. Her taller teammate could soar above the net and hammer the ball down. So, she copied the teammate. But nothing landed. Her confidence slipped.
Idaho State enters the latter portion of the season with a 7–15 overall record and a 3–7 mark in conference play. While the team has faced challenges, including tough losses early in the season, the Bengals have demonstrated resilience and the ability to compete statistically with conference opponents.
Idaho State University’s athletics programs rely on more than the athletes on the field. Students play key roles behind the camera, in operations, and on the court, keeping Bengal sports running smoothly and energizing fans.
Orange and black flood Holt Arena every October, and the roar of the crowd is impossible to ignore. Homecoming at Idaho State University is more than a week of tradition — it’s a surge of energy that drives Bengals on and off the field.
On a brisk morning in Bozeman, Montana, the Idaho State women’s golf team turned in a performance that may have signaled the start of something new.
At Idaho State University, success begins with what students put on their plates. Proper nutrition affects energy, focus, recovery, and overall wellness. A 2022 Mason University study found that most college freshmen exceed U.S. dietary guidelines for added sugar, refined grains, sodium, and saturated fat. These habits can increase the risk of chronic health conditions later in life.
The Bengals had the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) on the ropes. Down 21–17, quarterback Jordan Cooke had just marched Idaho State to the 3-yard line. The Dome buzzed. Momentum was theirs.
Then Cooke left the game.
