Boise State Women's Gymnastics Team Posts All-Time Semester Record GPA of 3.75

Four Boise State teams posted record grade-point averages this past semester, led by the women's gymnastics team, which set an all-time school record with a combined semester GPA of 3.75.  The previous mark (3.68) was set last year by the women's golf team.

The women's tennis team (3.62), women's basketball team (3.38), and men's golf squad (3.29) also set GPA records in their respective sports.

Overall, the cumulative GPA for the athletic department was 3.13, just shy of the school record of 3.14 set last spring.  It was the 15th straight semester that Bronco student-athletes have combined for a GPA of over 3.0.

Here is the list of student-athletes to be highly commended for their 4.0 GPA's:

 

 

 

Football

D.J. Dean

Mason Hampton
Women’s Golf

Jenna LeurquinGenn Ling
Gymnastics

Molly McFarland

Ann Stockwell

Marissa Wossner

Softball

Laina Holmgren

Makenna Weir

Soccer

Bekah Carrasquer

Swimming & Diving

Brittany Aoyama

Blake Balogh

Nikki cannon

Heather Harper

Erin Kohlbeck

Sam Wicks

Women’s Tennis

Naomi de Hart

Adrianna Paules Aldrey

Men’s Track and Field

David Elliott

Melika Ghali

Women’s Track and Field

Marisa Howard

Kate Jette

Rici Morrill

Tessa Murray

Volleyball

Sierra Nobley

Video of Bates' 6th Place Finish

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Emma Bates Finishes 6th at 2015 Great Edinburgh Challenge

Boise State's Emma Bates finished sixth at the 2015 Great Edinburgh Cross Country International Challenge with a time of 22:01. Bates was the second-fasted American to Brianne Nelson (21:54.)

 

1 4   21:26   GBR EMILIA GORECKA

2 22 21:33 EUR FIONNUALA BRITTON

3 23 21:50 EUR TRIHAS GEBRE

4 34 21:54 USA BRIANNE NELSON

5 18 21:56 EUR YEKATERINA SOKOLENKO

6 36 22:01 USA EMMA BATES

7 9 22:15 GBR LILY PARTRIDGE

8 37 22:17 USA FRANCES KOONS

9 26 22:17 EUR ELENA ROMAGNOLO

10 25 22:19 EUR SARA SIG MOLLER

11 1 22:25 GBR GEMMA STEEL

12 32 22:29 USA ANGELA BIZZARRI

13 3 22:32 GBR LAUREN DEADMAN

14 38 22:34 USA MIA BEHM

15 19 22:36 EUR SIMONE GLAD

16 24 22:37 EUR SARA TREACY

17 31 22:40 USA TARA ERDMANN

18 33 22:45 USA ALISHA WILLIAMS

19 21 22:46 EUR ALMENSCH BELETE

20 39 22:46 USA KRISTEN FINDLEY

21 35 22:47 USA ROCHELLE KANUHO

22 20 22:49 EUR MICHELLE FINN

23 17 22:51 EUR VALERIA ROFFINO

24 12 22:52 GBR GEORGIE BRUINVELS

25 2 23:04 GBR EMMA CLAYTON

26 10 23:12 GBR REBECCA MURRAY

27 16 23:29 EUR MILITSA MIRCHEVA

28 11 23:37 GBR ROSIE SMITH

29 7 23:46 GBR KATIE HOLT

30 5 24:01 GBR MARYSE HAYNES

31 8 24:23 GBR ALYSON DIXON 

Marks Passes Drmic and Coby Karl for 7th in Career Field Goals

Field Goals:
1.    771 Steve Connor (1974-1978)
2.    676 Tanoka Beard (1989-1993)
3.    544 Abe Jackson (1998-2002)
4.    540 Chris Childs (1985-1989)
5.    535 Roberto Bergersen (1996-1999)
6.    517 Ron Austin (1968-1971)
7.    510 Derrick Marks (2011-current)
8.    500 Anthony Drmic (2011-current)
8.    500 Coby Karl (2003-2007)
10.  489 Vince Hinchen (1981-1984)
11.  445 Pat Hoke (1972-1976)
12.  439 John Coker (1991-1995)
13.  414 Reggie Larry (2006-2008)
14.  409 Ryan Watkins (2010-2014)
15.  386 Danny Jones (1975-1978)
15.  386 Ron Austin (1968-1971)
17.  373 Eric Lane (2003-2007)
18.  360 Trent Johnson (1975-1978)
19.  359 Arnell Jones (1986-1988)

Boise State Outlasts Unranked Houston 75-73 in Overtime

The Boise State basketball team is still light years away from the football team.  Tonight, the Broncos blew a 19-point lead before finally prevailing in overtime over Houston (5-4 on the season) in the opening round of the Las Vegas Classic.

Marks Passes Mike Tolman for 7th i n Career Steals

Steals:
1.    215 Chris Childs (1985-1989)
2.    196 L'Shard Anderson (2008-2011)
3.    185 Doug Usitalo (1986-1988)
4.    179 Gerry Washington (1995-1999)
4.    179 Anthony Thomas (2006-2010)
6.    151 Bruce Bolden (1981-1985)
7.    146 Derrick Marks (2011-current)
8.    145 Mike Tolman (1992-1993/1995-1998)
9.    138 Roberto Bergersen (1996-1999)
10.  132 Rawn Hayes (1981-1984)
11.  129 Damon Archibald (1992-1995)
12.  125 Kejuan Woods (1998-2001)
13.  107 Lance Vaughn (1989-1993)

Derrick Marks Now 9th All-Time in Career Field Goals

Field Goals:
1.    771 Steve Connor (1974-1978)
2.    676 Tanoka Beard (1989-1993)
3.    544 Abe Jackson (1998-2002)
4.    540 Chris Childs (1985-1989)
5.    535 Roberto Bergersen (1996-1999)
6.    517 Ron Austin (1968-1971)
7.    500 Anthony Drmic (2011-current)
7.    500 Coby Karl (2003-2007)
9.    495 Derrick Marks (2011-current)
10.  489 Vince Hinchen (1981-1984)

 

Howard Takes Second at Hoosier Open

Marisa Howard knocked 42 seconds off her personal best to record the second-fastest time in school history in the 5000 meters to place second at the Hoosier Open today in Indiana.

Howard recorded a time of 16:07.9.

 

Drmic Ties Coby Karl for 7th in Career Field Goals

Field Goals:
1.    771 Steve Connor (1974-1978)
2.    676 Tanoka Beard (1989-1993)
3.    544 Abe Jackson (1998-2002)
4.    540 Chris Childs (1985-1989)
5.    535 Roberto Bergersen (1996-1999)
6.    517 Ron Austin (1968-1971)
7.    500 Anthony Drmic (2011-current)
7.    500 Coby Karl (2003-2007)
9.    489 Vince Hinchen (1981-1984)
10.  472 Derrick Marks (2011-current)
11.  445 Pat Hoke (1972-1976)
12.  439 John Coker (1991-1995)
13.  414 Reggie Larry (2006-2008)
14.  409 Ryan Watkins (2010-2014)
15.  386 Danny Jones (1975-1978)
15.  386 Ron Austin (1968-1971)
17.  373 Eric Lane (2003-2007)
18.  360 Trent Johnson (1975-1978)
19.  359 Arnell Jones (1986-1988)

Boise State Draws Arizona in Fiesta Bowl

Boise State will play PAC-12 runner-up Arizona in the Fiesta Bowl December 31 in Tempe.  More information to follow!

Boise State Wins First Mountain West Championship

The Boise State football team jumped out to a 21-0 halftime lead, and held off Fresno State to capture their first-ever Mountain West Conference title with a 28-14 win, and the first conference championship won on their home field since 1994.

The Broncos will play in a New Year's 6 Bowl--that announcement will come tomorrow afternoon.  It is very likely that Boise State will play in the Fiesta Bowl but nothing is set in stone until the announcement tomorrow.

#15 Boise State Wins 10 of 12 Events on Opening Day of the Jean Freeman Swimming Invitational

Seniors Kacee Olson, Erin Kohlbeck, and Karli Kriewall were 1-2-3 in the finals of the 3-meter diving event as #15 Boise State dominated the opening day of the Jean Freeman Swimming Invitational in Minnesota.

Brittany Aoyama won the 50 freestyle in 23.17, then touched first in the 200-yard butterfly (1:59.67).  Felicity Cann won the 500 freestyle with a time of 4:56.49, and led a 1-2 sweep in the 200 free with a time of 1:50.70.  Blake Balogh finished second to Cann in the 200 with a time of 1:51.09.  Nikki Cannon (1:59.80) and Sam Wicks (2:01.18) finished 1-2 in the 200-yard backstroke and Heather Harper won the 100 backstroke with a time of 1:03.36, and Whitney Jorgensen captured the 200 individual medley with a time of 2:02.93. .


The quartet of Cann, Wicks, Amelia Draney, and Jessica Bottelberghe captured the 800 freestyle relay tonight, with Jessica Bottelberghe, Sydney Johansen, Cann, and Wicks combining to win the 400 medley relay, while the team of Jessica Bottelberghe, Aoyama, Monica Bottelberghe, and Wicks finished second in the 200 free relay.

Action continues tomorrow at the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center.

Boise State #23 in College Football Playoff Committee Top 25

Boise State Will Play Arizona Next Year in Hoops

Boise State has signed a contract to play Arizona next year in men's basketball, Blue Through and Through has learned.

The game between the Broncos and Wildcats will be part of Wooden Legacy Tournament that Boise State will play in.

Emma Bates Interview Post Race

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Boise State #25 in AP Poll

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Boise State Women Finish 11th at NCAA National Cross Country Championships

Hats off to a superb performance by the Boise State women's cross country team.  The Broncos finished 11th today at the NCAA National Cross Country Championships in Terre Haute, Indiana.  Emma Bates was in the lead pack nearly the entire race, and finished third, following up a second-place finish a year ago.

Kate Avery of Iona was the leader for the majority of the race, and opened up a lead in excess of 15 seconds.  But Bates tried to stay with her, and cut the gap at the finish line., with Avery crossing in 19:31.6  Sarah Disanza of Wisconsin was second with a time of 19:35.9 and Bates finished in 19:44.5.

Marisa Howard of Boise State was 28th, while Emma Hyyppa was #114, Tessa Murray 147th, Sarah Hastings #206, and Gracie Tostenson #224. 

Boise State Swimming & Diving Team Performing Well in Texas

Sam Wicks set two school records as the Boise State swimming and diving team has set five NCAA "B Standard" times at the Art Adamson Invitational in College Station, Texas.   Wicks finished fifth in the 200-yard individual medley with a school record 1:58.83, smashed another school record in the 100 backstroke (52.92) to finish fifth, and posted a time of 22.93 in the 50 freestyle, then finished ninth in the "B" final. 

Aoyma recorded a B Standard time of 22.75 in the 50 freestyle, and finished 14th overall.  She followed that up with another B Standard in the 100 butterfly (52.06), and finished third in the finals.

"We had an outstanding day today, with our strength showing across the board over the seven events today," said Boise State head coach Kristin Hill. "Several women had tough turnarounds with back-to-back events and a lot of racing, but most were well-prepared and rose to the occasion. Brittany and Sam both posted times that should be fast enough to be invited to NCAA Championships, which was our plan for them this week. We are excited for our final day of competition tomorrow."

Freshman Morgan McClure (4:17.71) and sophomore Whitney Jorgensen (4:18.83) each set NCAA "B" marks in finishing 10th and 11th, respectively, in the 400 individual medley.  Harper recorded another B Standard for Boise State, finishing 12th in the B final of the 100 breaststroke (1:02.06).

The Bronco 200 freestyle relay team of Brittany Aoyama, Jessica Bottelberghe, Katelyn Martin and Wicks finished fourth, while the 200 medley relay team of Wicks, Heather Harper, Aoyama and Katelyn Marth was fifth, the 400 medley team of Wicks, Harper, Aoyama and Bottelberghe finished sixth, and the 800 freestyle relay team of Aoyama, Martin, Amelia Draney and Bottelberghe was also sixth.

The Bronco divers competed at the Wildcat Diving Invitational in Tucson, Arizona, with senior Erin Kohlbeck finishing sixth in the three-meters.

Action concludes today in Texas and Arizona.

Basketball Records Section Published

We will be adding many more records in the next few weeks and months that aren't available anywhere, including Boise State's own website.  Like the Blue Football Through and Through Football Records* section, this will soon be the authoritative website for basketball statistics. 

As we told you several months ago, as we continue to add tabs to our flagship Boise State website, Blue Through and Through, the Football Records*, which as noted above were moved to Blue Football Through and Through when we began that website, will disappear from this site. 

Aussie Combination Scores 50 of Boise State's 72 Points in Bronco Victory Over Montana

G'day mate!  Or more appropriately, Goodnight, as Anthony Drimic, Nick Duncan, and Igor Hadziomerovic scored 50 of Boise State's 72 points in a 72-67, double overtime victory over Montana last night in Taco Bell Arena.

Boise State overcame a horrendous start to down their former rivals from the Big Sky Conference, which opened up a 25-10 lead.  The Broncos uncharacteristically shot just 33% from the field, unable to take advantage of 17 Montana turnovers.  Perhaps it was looking forward to a game with Top 5 Wisconsin, but, as head coach Leon Rice said after the game, "There are no excuses.  No excuses for us to play like that."

Drmic poured in 29 points on a combination of long-range treys and spectacular drives to the basket.  Anthony tied former NBA Draft Pick Roberto Bergersen with 1,485 career points, sixth on Boise State's all-time scoring list.  When the Grizzly defense double-teamed Drmic, he found a wide open Nick Duncan, who joined his Aussie teammate with four three-pointers.

Jordan Gregory, who had 15 points for Montana, hit a three-pointer near the end of the second overtime, but his shot came after the shot-clock had expired. 

Drmic was money for Boise State, scoring the tie-breaking basket on a layup with 1:55 remaining in he second overtime, converted a tying three-point play with 1:04 left in regulation, and nailed a 3-pointer to tie the game with 19.5 seconds left in the first overtime.

Martin Breunig led Montana with 16 points while Mario Dunn scored 12.

In Boise State's comeback win, Derrick Marks passed Rawn Hayes for ninth place in career steals.  Derrick now has 133 in his fabulous Bronco career. 

Boise State travels to #3 Wisconsin Saturday night--tipoff at 8 p.m. Mountain Time.