Sven Alskog Staff Writer When it comes to devotion to a sport, the women’s golfers of Idaho State University have shown plenty of it, missing multiple days of class over the first month of the fall season to travel all across the western United States for tournament play. From Aug. […]
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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.
SVEN ALSKOG STAFF WRITER In the age of technology, where we can turn on the television and watch NCAA student athletes competing at a high level, the student aspect of the equation can sometimes be forgotten. At Idaho State University, an increased emphasis has been placed on academics within the […]
SVEN ALSKOG Writer Big Sky Conference play started on a victorious note Sept. 26 for the Idaho State University Bengals women’s soccer team. They managed a 1-0 shutout win over the Eastern Washington University Eagles. The win could not have come at a better time for the unit following […]
Denim Millward Sports Editor Much has been made recently in national media outlets about college athletes, namely college football players, and whether or not the scholarships they receive are adequate compensation for the revenue they generate for their respective universities and the risks they take participating in their respective sport. […]
Nathan Brian Guest Writer On a beautiful day on Lake Washington, there was a buzz in the pre-game air. As I walked through the purple and gold tailgaters on my way to the stadium, I was met with friendly amusement. People marveled at my orange and black and expressed their […]
Denim Millward Sports Editor Think about the last time a kicker made headlines. Better yet, think about any notable kicker-related story you remember. Chances are, the story you came up with didn’t have a single positive thing to say about the poor soul who pushed a potentially game-winning kick wide […]
SVEN ALSKOG STAFF WRITER It takes a special type of person to become a NCAA athlete, let alone a two-sport participant. Enter Idaho State University volleyball and track and field athlete Bailey Bars. “Bailey is a pleasure to be around and a joy to have on the team,” said track […]
SVEN ALSKOG STAFF WRITER An early season schedule heavy on travel has tested the Idaho State University volleyball team, with the unit responding well as it looks to build on its success in the 2012 season. To this point, the Bengals have played 11 games, 10 of which have required […]
Denim Millward Sports Editor When it comes to defensive performance, the two words Bengal head football coach Mike Kramer hates the most are “last year.” Anyone who watched the 2012 ISU campaign or even has glanced at a statistical breakdown of its historically bad defense from last season knows exactly […]
SVEN ALSKOG STAFF WRITER Under the direction of Athletic Director Jeff Tingey, the Idaho State University athletic program has seen a complete resurgence in the financial aspects of its operation. Prior to the transition to a new leader, the athletic program found itself in a less-than-stellar state financially, including overspendings […]
Denim Millward Sports Editor Running cross country competitively on a hot September is never an easy task. When you’re facing off against the 2nd ranked NAIA team in the nation that boasts an Olympic hopeful, it’s even more daunting. The ISU Women’s Cross Country team ran well at the ISU […]
Sven Alskog Staff Writer Behind the skill and experience of 10 returning players, the Idaho State University club rugby team looks to defend its three year reign as Northern Division champions in the 2013 season. For the past 10 seasons, the ISU team has managed a winning record, highlighted by […]
Sven Alskog Staff Writer Coming off a sweep of Boise State and the University of Idaho, the Idaho State women’s soccer team dropped three consecutive matches last week. On Aug. 30, the Bengals would travel to Lubbock, Texas to square off with 23rd ranked Texas Tech. The Red Raiders started […]
Denim Millward Sports Editor After a stellar debut performance leading to a rare ISU football win, Justin Arias had every right to be happy, excited and otherwise stoked at the postgame press conference. Based on his placid demeanor while fielding media questions, it seemed as if Arias had just finished […]
Denim Millward Sports Editor After a 2012 campaign featuring one win, negative national publicity and a dearth of even remotely competitive contests, a lack of excitement and enthusiasm for Bengal football in 2013 is understandable. Despite the collective dumpster fire that was the 2012 season, there are an abundance of […]