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.
ISU Basketball
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 Idaho State women’s basketball team took control in the second half to defeat Montana 66-46 Thursday night at Reed Gym.
The Bengals were looking to avenge an earlier season loss to the Lady Griz, and after a sluggish first half, they turned up the intensity, outscoring Montana 34-16 in the final two quarters to secure the victory.
Idaho State’s men’s basketball team posted an 87-71 win over rival Idaho, led by a stellar performance from Dylan Darling and a complete team effort that featured explosive shooting and strong defense.
The Idaho State men’s basketball team won their home opener against Southern Oregon Raiders with a score of 87-63 on November 11. Key performances included Jake O’Neil’s 17 points and strong contributions from several teammates. Despite the victory, player AJ Burgin noted the need for improvement ahead of upcoming away games.
The Lady Bengals kicked off their 2024-25 basketball season on November 4, defeating Arizona Christian University Firestorm 91-52. Key performances included Piper Carlson and Sophia Covello, who made significant contributions. Coach Seton Sobolewski praised the team’s efforts and set goals for the upcoming match against the California Golden Bears.
Trystyn Miller Reporter Many students, especially those unfamiliar with the athletics department, take sports at face value. We go to the games, cheer, support, and have fun. Though there is nothing wrong with simply supporting, getting to know some of the players better can improve not only your overall watching […]
Hadley Bodell Sports Editor With a running record for the Lady Bengals basketball team in their 2023-2024 season of 5-9, fans gathered in Reed’s Gym once again to watch the players take on Sacramento State University. With five freshmen added to the roster of the Idaho State University Women’s basketball […]
Denim Millward Sports Editor Close but no cigar. Presumed to originate from turn-of-the-century carnivals where game prizes were often cigars instead of oversized stuffed animals, it’s a phrase the ISU men’s basketball team must utterly detest by now. Out of 33 losses in the past two years, 26 of those […]