Felix Has Won Heptathlon Long Jump

Kurt's 25-foot jump in his second attempt was enough to win the long jump portion of the heptathlon at the NCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships in Nampa.  He earned 970 points for his effort.

Men's Heptathlon Long Jump  Place Athlete Name   Affiliation Mark Points Rnd 1 Rnd 2 Rnd 3 Rnd 4 Rnd 5 Rnd 6  1 Kurt Felix   Boise State 7.64m 25-0 ¾ 970 7.38m (5) 24-2 ¾ 7.64m (1) 25-0 ¾ FOUL        2 Japheth Cato   Wisconsin 7.61m 24-11 ¾ 962 7.56m (2) 24-9 ¾ 7.40m (3) 24-3 ½ 7.61m (2) 24-11 ¾        3 Gray Horn   Florida 7.60m 24-11 ¼ 960 7.60m (1) 24-11 ¼ FOUL PASS        4 Curtis Beach   Duke 7.52m 24-8 ¼ 940 7.17m (6) 23-6 ¼ 7.52m (4) 24-8 ¼ 7.34m (4) 24-1        5 Kevin Lazas   Arkansas 7.45m 24-5 ½ 922 7.45m (3) 24-5 ½ FOUL 7.13m (5) 23-4 ¾        6 Cory Holman   Georgia 7.42m 24-4 ¼ 915 7.42m (4) 24-4 ¼ 7.29m (6) 23-11 7.07m (6) 23-2 ½        7 Mantas Silkauskas   Kansas State 7.37m 24-2 ¼ 903 FOUL 7.21m (9) 23-8 7.37m (7) 24-2 ¼        8 Gunnar Nixon   Arkansas 7.36m 24-1 ¾ 900 FOUL 7.36m (7) 24-1 ¾ FOUL        9 Bjorn Barrefors   Nebraska 7.29m 23-11 883 7.02m (7) 23-0 ½ 7.29m (8) 23-11 FOUL        10 Romain Martin   UT-Arlington 7.16m 23-6 852 6.87m (9) 22-6 ½ 7.16m (10) 23-6 FOUL        11 Petter Olson   Texas 7.13m 23-4 ¾ 845 6.98m (8) 22-11 7.13m (11) 23-4 ¾ 6.95m (11) 22-9 ¾        12 Isaac Murphy   Texas 7.12m 23-4 ½ 842 6.78m (11) 22-3 7.12m (12) 23-4 ½ 7.03m (12) 23-0 ¾        13 Marcus Nilsson   UCLA 6.87m 22-6 ½ 783 6.80m (10) 22-3 ¾ 5.43m (13) 17-9 ¾ 6.87m (13) 22-6 ½        14 Asa Staven   Montana State 6.76m 22-2 ¼ 757 6.51m (13) 21-4 ½ 6.74m (14) 22-1 ½ 6.76m (14) 22-2 ¼        15 Daniel Gooris   Northern Iowa 6.61m 21-8 ¼ 723 6.54m (12) 21-5 ½ 6.61m (15) 21-8 ¼ FOUL        16 Dave Grzesiak   Wisconsin 6.59m 21-7 ½ 718 6.32m (14) 20-9 6.56m (16) 21-6 ¼ 6.59m (16) 21-7 ½

Felix Continues to Lead Heptathlon Long Jump After Three Jumps

Felix is bidding to be an All-American in this event, which requires that he finish in the Top Eight.  There are no illusions here; Felix will likely not win the event but Top 8 is definitely within his reach.


After three jumps, Kurt's mark of 25-feet continues to hold up.  He was 12th after the 60-meters and this would get him in the Top 10.


His best events are his first four held today, so Felix needs to move up higher to hope to finish in the Top 8.

Japeth Cato of Wisconsin--24 feet, 11 and 3/4

Cato has jumped into second place in the heptathlon long jump, just 1/4 inch away from the leader, Kurt Felix of Boise State.  Competitors are taking part in their third of six jumps.  Felix fouled on his third attempt but his second jump of 25 feet leads the field at this point.  Gray Horn of Florida is third.

Kurt Felix Jumps 25 Feet in Heptathlon Long Jump

Boise State's Kurt Felix has just cleared 25 feet in his second attempt in the long jump competition for the heptathlon at the NCAA National Indoor Track & Field Championships in Nampa, Idaho.


Felix, who was a bit behind his pace in the 60-meters, jumped 24-9 at the Mountain West Championships in this event.  The event is far from over, as each heptathlete gets six jumps.   So far, Felix is in first in this portion. 

Ciera Cortney Finishes 10th in 1-Meter at Zone E Diving Championships

Boise State's Ciera Cortney finished 10th at the NCAA Zone E Diving Championships in Colorado Springs, just missing the cut of seven to qualify for the NCAA National Championships.  Amanda Burnett was 19th  Still to come:  the 3-meter and platform diving events.

Schedule for Today

Another busy, busy day for Boise State student-athletes.  Amanda Burnett and Ciera Courtney try to qualify for the NCAA National Championships this weekend in the Zone E Swimming & Diving Championships.  The NCAA National Indoor Track & Field Championships are underway at Jackson's Track in Nampa.  


The Boise State women's basketball team meets New Mexico in the Mountain West semifinals--that game is set for 3:30 p.m. Mountain Time.


The Boise State softball team plays Missouri and Alcorn State with games at 2 and 4:30, respectively.  The Bronco men's tennis team hosts Montana at 4, and with the weather so nice, they could open up Appleton Tennis Center on campus and play outside.  And, the #15 Boise State gymnastics team hosts California in Taco Bell Arena at 7 tonight.

Lady Broncos Battle Missouri and Alcorn State Today

Boise State takes on Missouri today with the first pitch at 2.  The second game finds the Lady Broncos meeting Alcorn State at 4:30.

Kurt Felix Finishes 12th in Heptathlon 60-Meters

An historic day in the Treasure Valley as Boise State and Jackson's Track hosts their first NCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships.  Bronco Stadium has hosted the NCAA Outdoor National Championships previously.  Kurt Felix of Boise State is 12th after one event in the heptathlon.  He ran the 60 in 7.17, 13/100th's of a second slower than his time at the MWC Championships.

Place	Athlete Name		Affiliation	Time		Points				Heat(Pl)
1	Mantas Silkauskas		Kansas State	6.73		980				1 (1)
2	Isaac Murphy		Texas	6.92		911				1 (2)
3	Cory Holman		Georgia	6.97		893				1 (3)
4	Gray Horn		Florida	7.00		882				1 (4)
5	Kevin Lazas		Arkansas	7.03		872		[7.024]		1 (5)
6	Curtis Beach		Duke	7.03		872		[7.029]		2 (1)
7	Petter Olson		Texas	7.06		861				1 (6)
8	Japheth Cato		Wisconsin	7.08		854				1 (7)
9	Gunnar Nixon		Arkansas	7.09		851				2 (2)
10	Bjorn Barrefors		Nebraska	7.10		847				2 (3)
11	Romain Martin		UT-Arlington	7.11		844				2 (4)
12	Kurt Felix		Boise State	7.17		823				1 (8)
13	Asa Staven		Montana State	7.19		816				2 (5)
14	Daniel Gooris		Northern Iowa	7.31		775				2 (6)
15	Marcus Nilsson		UCLA	7.34		765				2 (7)
16	Dave Grzesiak		Wisconsin	7.44		732				2 (8)

Action Underway at the NCAA National Indoor Track & Field Championships

Jackson's Track in Nampa is now famous.  The state-of-the-art facility is host to the National Indoor Championships this weekend.  Here is today's full schedule:

10:00 AM Heptathlon 60 Meters Men Final

Heptathlon Long Jump Men Final

Heptathlon Shot Put Men Final

Heptathlon High Jump Men Final

2:00 P.M. Weight Throw Women Prelim&Final

4:55 P.M. National Anthem

5:00 P.M. Mile Men Preliminary

5:15 P.M. Mile Women Preliminary

5:15 P.M. Long Jump Men Prelim&Final

5:30 P.M. Shot Put Men Final

5:30 P.M. 60 Hurdles Men Preliminary

5:45 P.M. 60 Hurdles Women Preliminary

6:00 P.M. 400 Meters Men Preliminary

6:15 P.M. 400 Meters Women Preliminary

6:30 P.M. Pole Vault Men Final

6:30 P.M. 60 Meters Men Preliminary

6:45 P.M. 60 Meters Women Preliminary

7:00 P.M. 800 Meters Men Preliminary

7:15 P.M. 800 Meters Women Preliminary

7:15 P.M. Long Jump Women Prelim&Final

7:30 P.M. 200 Meters Men Preliminary

7:45 P.M. 200 Meters Women Preliminary

8:00 P.M. High Jump Women Final

8:05 P.M. 5000 Meters Men Final

8:25 P.M. 5000 Meters Women Final

8:50 P.M. 200 Meters Men Final

9:00 P.M. 200 Meters Women Final

9:05 P.M. Distance Medley Relay Men Final

9:25 P.M. Distance Medley Relay Women Final

Boise State Women Play New Mexico in Mountain West Semifinal

By virtue of their 68-63 win over Colorado State Wednesday, the Boise State women's basketball team takes on New Mexico in the semifinals of the 2012 Mountain West Basketball Championships Friday in Las Vegas, Nevada.  New Mexico knocked off #2 seed UNLV 61-58.


Boise State swept the season series with New Mexico, downing the Lobo women 65-48 in Boise and then holding off a late rally to win 68-64 in New Mexico.  In the first game, Lauren Lenhardt led the Lady Broncos with 23 points and six rebounds while Kati Isham had 12 points.  Porche Torrance had 17 points and 12 rebounds for New Mexico.  In the second game between these two, it was a decidedly different game, when Boise State pulled out to a 63-48 lead with 4:17 left.  But the home team came storming back to make it interesting down the stretch.  Nicole Brady earned high-point honors for Boise State with a season-high 19 points and eight rebounds.  Lenhardt had 16 and Isham 13.  Caroline Durbin poured in 27 points for New Mexico  while Torrance contributed 17 points and 15 boards.


Boise State is an even .500 on the season at 15-15 while New Mexico enters the semifinals with a 10-19 record.  The Broncos lead the Mountain West with 68.2 points a game while the Lobos are averaging 54.8.  Defense is where New Mexico has the upper hand, allowing just 56.8 points while Boise State allows 67 a game.


Tipoff is set for 3:30 Friday afternoon Mountain Time.

Jamaal Franklin's Three-Pointer Sinks Broncos

Jamaal Franklin hit an off-balance three-point shot with one second left as San Diego State beat the Broncos 65-62.  In our article, we said that Boise State had to stop Franklin & Tapley to win.  Well, Tapley had 20 points and Franklin 19.


Anthony Drmic had a strong second half to lead Boise State with 19.

San Diego State Taking Command

Aztecs lead 57-47 with 5 minutes left.

Boise State Continuing to Shoot Threes

Only now, they aren't falling.  Time to buckle down and play basketball--work the ball inside for good shots.

Boise State with 22 Rebounds to 13 for San Diego State and Still Hasn't Shot a Free Throw

Broncos slaughtering San Diego State from the field but SD State is 9-11 from the free-throw line while Boise State is 0-0.


Even with that, it's Boise State 41, San Diego State 39.

Drmic Ties Game at 38

Anthony Drmic's three-pointer tied the game at 38.  Boise State has still not shot a free throw.

21 Minutes into the game, Boise State has not shot a free throw

SD State is 7 of 9 so far.

Boise State Leads SD State 32-30 at the half

Essentially three Broncos have taken the team on their backs and led Boise State through the first half.  Kenny Buckner and Drew Wiley have eight points each and Derrick Marks has seven.  Amazingly, Boise State has a 17-10 rebounding advantage and to this point have not allowed an offensive rebound by San Diego State.

Franklin Leads San Diego State Comeback

Jamaal Franklin has gotten going, something Boise State wanted to prevent.  His dunk on a fast break has brought the Aztecs to within one at 28-27 with 1:45 left in the half.

San Diego State Catches Fire

The Aztecs have awakened.  San Diego State is up to 46.7% from the field and three-point shooting (4-6) and a rebounding advantage of 12 to 6 are keeping Boise State in the lead.  Broncos 26, Aztecs 22 with just over five minutes left.

Broncos Have 24-17 Lead

Boise State is keeping SD State from getting easy buckets so far and, until they fouled Jamaal Franklin on a three-point attempt, have done a fairly good job of keeping the big two from hurting them.  6:26 left.

Defense Keying Boise State Rally

Remember in the article on Blue Through and Through, we said that defense for Boise State would be the key to having a chance to beat San Diego State.  With eight minutes gone in the first half, San Diego State to this point is shooting 43%.  Boise State leads 12-8, and they want to keep the Aztecs right about at that level.

Boise State Shooting Down to 40%

Just four minutes gone and already Boise State shooting is down to 2-5.  Broncos trail the nation's #21 team 6-5.

Boise State Men About to Take the Court

Broncos play San Diego State in the opening game of the Mountain West Conference Basketball Tournament.

Burnett & Courtney Compete at NCAA Zone E Diving Championships Thursday

Amanda Burnett and Ciera Courtney will represent Boise State at the NCAA Zone E Diving Championships this Thursday through Saturday in Colorado Springs, Colorado.


Burnett and Courtney will compete on the 1-meter, 3-meter and platform events.  Seven divers will advance out of Colorado Springs to the NCAA Championships, where four Broncos (Stephanie North, Amber Boucher, Sydney Johansen and Stevie Hugher) have already qualifed.