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.
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All about sports at Idaho State University. We include stories about our traditional university sponsored sports like Football, Basketball, Soccer, Baseball and Volleyball as well as the independent club sports like Rugby, Archery and Judo.
The music roars through the speakers, the hypnotic rhythm catching even the most uninterested observers. Our bodies move in unison – stomp, stomp, clap, stomp, stomp, clap – overpowering the announcer and turning all eyes to Mason Reine.
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.
The Idaho State women’s soccer team isn’t just playing games this season – they’re making a statement. With skill, depth, and determination, the Bengals have proven they won’t back down, and fans are noticing the difference.
The 2025 Idaho State Bengals kick off their season Aug. 23 at UNLV with cautious optimism. After a two-win improvement from 2023 to 2024, the Bengals finished last year 5–7 and are aiming to take another step forward under third-year head coach Cody Hawkins.
Climber Liz Brown reaches for the next hold, over 40 feet in the air, her sweaty palms dried by the specialized chalk.
It’s around the level of a 10d and an 11a route.
Without ever top-roping the route before, she bravely lead climbs as her friend belays her from the soft, padded ground below.
For decades, the crackle of KISU-FM has carried Idaho State University athletics across East Idaho and beyond. From football Saturdays to midweek volleyball matches, the station’s broadcasts have been a steady voice for Bengal sports. Now, that voice is in danger of going silent.
Behind an explosive offense and steady pitching staff, the Bengals secured the Big Sky Conference regular season championship with a three-game sweep of Montana this past weekend at Miller Ranch Stadium.
As Idaho State University’s esports program nears the end of its first season, two of its five teams remain in contention for a playoff spot, while the others have faced a steep learning curve against more experienced opponents.
A hush falls over the ICCU Dome, broken only by the sharp click of stopwatches and the rhythmic pounding of cleats on turf. This is Idaho State’s Pro Day – a day when dreams are on the line, and futures hang in the balance.
he Idaho State Bengals women’s golf team continued its 2024 campaign this past weekend, competing in the Pizza Hut Lady Thunderbird Invitational hosted by Southern Utah University. The tournament, held at Sunbrook Golf Club in St. George, Utah, from March 7-9, featured a competitive 14-team field, including Big Sky Conference rivals.
Most people have heard of fencing; few know the depth, history, and challenge that comes with competing in this artistic sport. It has been around for centuries, the first evidence of sword fights in Egypt dating back to 1190 BCE. The sport evolved from a militaristic training into a modern sport with non-lethal blades.
As Idaho State University’s esports program nears the end of its first season, two of its five teams remain in contention for a playoff spot, while the others have faced a steep learning curve against more experienced opponents.