Denim Millward Sports Editor With a shy, infectious smile and a refreshingly pleasant demeanor, Maria Sanchez looks like your average incoming Idaho State University freshman. She could probably even pass for a high school freshman. But behind the soft-spoken recent American Falls High School graduate lies a pitch warrior who […]
Sports
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.
Shelbie Harris Staff Writer Students attending Idaho State University come from all walks of life. From various countries located across the world, ranging from Kuwait or Saudi Arabia to Columbia and many European countries as well, students travel long distances to fulfill their social, academic or athletic desires. In the […]
Denim Millward Sports Editor I have to be honest: when I took the position of sports editor last fall, it was not without trepidation. How affable would coaches and athletes be in a post-game interview following a loss? How much good news would there be to cover? It didn’t take […]
Denim Millward Sports Editor A hellacious road trip to open the season couldn’t stop them. A challenging conference schedule couldn’t stop them. You can call them unstoppable, and now you can also call them champions. The Idaho State softball team clinched its second consecutive Big Sky regular season conference championship […]
Krystal Geeson Staff Writer ISU rugby competed at home in the DI-AA Varsity Cup National Championship semifinals against the University of Washington on April 26 on a stormy afternoon but fell short of the win. After defeating the Cougars 32-25 in Pullman, Washington, the Bengals had the chance to host […]
Krystal Geeson Staff Writer Idaho State University had three football players named to the 2014 National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society on April 29. This honor is given to college football players who maintain a cumulative 3.2 GPA or better throughout their college career. The athletes must be starters or […]
Denim Millward Sports Editor Though it may not be reflected in its overall record, the 2013 Idaho State football squad made significant strides in shoring up its glaring defensive deficiencies that plagued the team the year prior. More impressive than the modest two-win improvement from 2012 to 2013 (1-11 in […]
Krystal Geeson Staff Writer Spirits were high as the Bengals’ golf team prepared for its trip to to compete in the Big Sky Championship and reflected on the past season. “I feel really good. I feel we are prepared and we all want to do well. Our coaches have pumped […]
Denim Millward Sports Editor With the retirement of longtime coach and player Ransom Eddings, the Idaho State University men’s rugby team faced a daunting task: continue piling up wins and dominating competition as it had under the Eddings regime. Though the loss of the longtime ISU rugby figurehead was a […]
Krystal Geeson Staff Writer Once a Bengal, always a Bengal. Matthew and Chelsey Stucki returned to Pocatello and ISU’s community after life’s passions took them across the Atlantic Ocean. After graduating from Century High School and going on a church mission, Matt played for ISU’s men’s basketball team from 2005 […]
Krystal Geeson Staff Writer Idaho State University’s intramural program holds events to allow students to meet new people, stay active and participate in social activities. “We offer around 70 to 75 different events for the intramural [program] per fiscal year, whether it be team, individual or events per fiscal year,” […]
Denim Millward Sports Editor The Idaho State women’s tennis team had mixed results last weekend. The Bengals faced off against the Southern Utah Thunderbirds Saturday, April 5, in Reed Gym. Idaho State got off to a red-hot start, sweeping the doubles’ 2-0. Sophomore and Oldenburg, Germany native Svenja Tegtmeier and […]
Denim Millward Sports Editor After mother nature interfered with their plans, the Idaho State football team finally took the practice field for the first time to start preparing for the upcoming season April 2. After a marginally-improved 2013 season and some key departures from the team, uncertainty and optimism are […]
Denim Millward Sports Editor After a span of five games against three different opponents, the Idaho State softball team has seen its fair share of the Beehive State. The Bengals kicked off their Utah road trip with a thrilling 9-8 victory over the Utah Valley University Wolverines on March 25. […]
Krystal Geeson Staff Writer The Bengal cheer team and dance team support Idaho State University sports all year. At the end of the year, they have the opportunity to compete for themselves. Both teams travelled to Anaheim, Calif., on March 23 and 24 to participate in the United Spirit Association […]