Softball

Brandon Davis Reporter This past weekend the Weber State Wildcats softball team hosted the Idaho State Bengals in a three-game series with the Bengal losing all three games. The first game was a close one, 6-8; the next game with a score at 0-19; and the final game of the […]

Trevor Delaney Sports Editor The Idaho State Softball team took a win in its first game this past weekend playing in the Grand Canyon Softball Tournament in Phoenix, Arizona, which started on Friday, March 19 and went through Sunday, Mar. 21. The Bengals won their first game of the tournament […]

Danni Ryan Bengal Contributor   Dear Danni Rae, I want you to remember that everything happens for a reason. I know that during the moment it is going to be painful and heartbreaking, but you will get through it and you will thrive.  You are going to start playing softball […]

Taylor Meeks Sports Editor The Idaho State University softball team is just one of many sport teams that had its season suspended last week due to preventative measures being enforced to decrease the spread of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).  Due to the Los Angeles, Calif. being a high-risk zone, […]

Haley Harrison ISU Sports Information The Idaho State softball team defeated UC Riverside, 6-2, on Sunday, Feb. 16 in its last game of the University of California Riverside Classic tournament in Riverside, Calif. The Bengals tallied eight hits led by Emma Bordenkecher going 4- 4 at the plate with two […]

Devon Burningham Sports Writer As students are settling back in for the spring semester, the Idaho State University women’s softball team has begun practicing in preparation for the impending season. After a disappointing end to the 2018-2019 season, the team is looking to redeem itself by going far in this […]

Haley Harrison ISU Sports Information The Idaho State softball team has announced the signing of seven future Bengals for the 2020-21 season: Aspen Frey, Emma Montoya, Katie Machado, Jillian Martinez, Brooklynne Esquibel, Skyler Sethman, and JJ Nguyen. “We are so proud of the athletes that will be joining us next […]

Haley Harrison ISU Sports Informatoin Idaho State Head Softball Coach Cristal Brown has finalized her 2019-20 coaching staff. Joining Brown in Pocatello is Sabrina Boyd and Randy Clark as assistant coaches and Madalyn Smith as a graduate student manager. Boyd comes to Idaho State in pursuit of starting her coaching […]

Taylor Meeks Sports Writer After competing in a fierce preseason schedule against nationally ranked opponents, notching several big wins in their belts and starting off Big Sky Conference play with four consecutive wins, the Idaho State University softball team only has eight more games until the end of its season. […]

Graysen Ludiker Assistant Director of Media Relations The Idaho State softball team opened Big Sky Conference play with a doubleheader sweep over Portland State Saturday afternoon. The Bengals took the first two games in the three-game series with a 2-1 win in the opener and a 7-6 win in the […]

Taylor Meeks Sports Writer White, green and yellow paint decorated the walls. Nets hung from the ceiling, turf enclosed within and dangling fans cooling the air. Several numbered cages plastered with advertisements were filled with multiple players, and the sound of softballs connecting with metal bats echoed throughout. Idaho State […]

Taylor Meeks Sports Writer The Idaho State University softball team is gearing up for the 2019 season with bigger goals, better attitudes and new energy. With a large group of seasoned players returning, the team faces a tough preseason schedule that includes nationally ranked top 25 opponents.  “We need to […]

Renee Shaktivel Staff Writer Early on in her high school softball career, Emma Bordenkecher received an offer from Arizona State, a team that currently ranks sixth in the nation. But when the tides changed her senior year, she received an offer from Idaho State and quickly accepted to play for […]