The Broncos have gone ahead of Portland State on the road. The Boise State softball team leads 3-0 after three innings.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Bronco Softball Team Puts Winning Streak on the Line
Boise State's softball team travels to Oregon this week for five games, beginning with a doubleheader this afternoon against Portland State. The Lady Broncos have won nine straight, eight of those at home. Games are set for 2 and 4 p.m., Mountain Time.
Boise State then will be tested by the #16 Oregon Ducks in three games scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday. Boise State has never beaten a ranked team.
Boise State then will be tested by the #16 Oregon Ducks in three games scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday. Boise State has never beaten a ranked team.
Monday, March 26, 2012
Boise State Gymnasts Will Go to Fayetteville
Just announced--Boise State will participate at the 2012 NCAA Regional Gymnastics Championships in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
The NCAA no doubt did this to intimidate the team. Arkansas was the team that the judges gave tremendous scores to last year while giving subdued praise to Boise State in last year's Regional, thus keeping the Broncos from reaching Nationals by .025 of a point. Florida was #1 in the nation last year at Boise State's Regional and ended up being the team that beat out the Broncos by that .025 of a point. And Arkansas? Well, they are the host team.
Hmm.
The NCAA no doubt did this to intimidate the team. Arkansas was the team that the judges gave tremendous scores to last year while giving subdued praise to Boise State in last year's Regional, thus keeping the Broncos from reaching Nationals by .025 of a point. Florida was #1 in the nation last year at Boise State's Regional and ended up being the team that beat out the Broncos by that .025 of a point. And Arkansas? Well, they are the host team.
Hmm.
Boise State Gymnasts Will Find Out About NCAA Regionals Today
Blue Through and Through will have the Idaho exclusive of what seed Boise State will get in the 2012 NCAA Regional Gymnastics Championships. Check this web site near 1 p.m. this afternoon!
Bronco Gymnasts Fall to #15
The balance beam and sub-9.8 scores on Friday tripped Boise State from making the Top 12. In fact, Boise State's low score dropped them to #15 this week:
http://www.troester.com/gym/WRankings/2012/0326/wteam.htm
http://www.troester.com/gym/WRankings/2012/0326/wteam.htm
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Lady Broncos Lead Weber State 7-0
Boise State decided not to leave this game up to one swing of the bat, and is leading Weber State 7-0 after six innings. The Broncos are going for their 23rd straight home win.
Boise State Speech & Debate Team Wins PKD National Tournament
The Boise State Talkin' Broncos captured the championship at the 2011-2012 Pi Kappa Delta National Comprehensive Tournament in Overland Park, Kansas.
The National Comprehensive Tournament is a biennial competition that runs in the off-year of the biennial PKD National Championship Tournament. The Talkin’ Broncos beat out 69 other schools to take this year’s tournament championship in debate.
Sophomore Dalton Hellman was the tournament champion in open division public debate while juniors Taylor Bruun and Jon Agnew finished second in the nation in open division parliamentary debate and received the third and eighth place speaker awards, respectively.
“We have a unique situation with our program; we compete in multiple formats of debate at Boise State – something that many other programs don’t do,” said Manda Hicks, director of forensics. “When we get out of the region and have a chance to show off our versatility, it’s difficult for other teams to keep up. Boise State had six of the 16 octo-finalists in open public debate, and six of the 10 top speaker awards. We also had finalists in parliamentary debate and junior and novice divisions. Basically, out of 70 schools, we accounted for about 30 percent of the finalists in debate.”
Josh Watkins won first-place as the top speaker, was a semi-finalist in open division public debate and was recognized as the ninth best competitor in the nation with a pentathlon award. Senior Norell Conroy and junior Sabonn Dammarell reached the quarterfinals and Conroy was named as the ninth-place speaker. Robin Jensen was a quarter-finalist in open division public debate and finished as the fourth top speaker.
Lauren Bramwell finish as an octo-finalist in open public debate and garnered the second-place top speaker award. Cassandra Sullivan and Monica Cutler were octo-finalists, taking fourth and seventh-place top speaker awards. KayCee Babb and Skyler Bagler were octo-finalists in novice public debate, with Bagley earning a fifth-place top speaker award.
Watkins led Boise State with sixth-place finishes in communication analysis and after-dinner speaking, was a semifinalist in program oral interpretation and reached the quarterfinals in informative speaking.
Sullivan placed fourth in impromptu speaking and was a quarterfinalist in informative speaking, Jensen was a semifinalist in informative speaking, Tanya Medukha reached the quarterfinals in program oral interpretation while Bramwell was a quarterfinalist in poetry interpretation. Cuter reached the quarters in prose and the team of Cutler and Bramwell were quarterfinalists in duo interpretation.
Hellman, Sullivan,Agnew and Bruun won awards in extemporaneous speaking, Jensen, Bruun and Conroy took honors in improomptu speaking and Sylvia Forter was honored for her interpretation of poetry.
Individual members will compete at the National Parliamentary Debate Tournament, the International Worlds Debate Tournament and the National Individual Events Tournament.
The National Comprehensive Tournament is a biennial competition that runs in the off-year of the biennial PKD National Championship Tournament. The Talkin’ Broncos beat out 69 other schools to take this year’s tournament championship in debate.
Sophomore Dalton Hellman was the tournament champion in open division public debate while juniors Taylor Bruun and Jon Agnew finished second in the nation in open division parliamentary debate and received the third and eighth place speaker awards, respectively.
“We have a unique situation with our program; we compete in multiple formats of debate at Boise State – something that many other programs don’t do,” said Manda Hicks, director of forensics. “When we get out of the region and have a chance to show off our versatility, it’s difficult for other teams to keep up. Boise State had six of the 16 octo-finalists in open public debate, and six of the 10 top speaker awards. We also had finalists in parliamentary debate and junior and novice divisions. Basically, out of 70 schools, we accounted for about 30 percent of the finalists in debate.”
Josh Watkins won first-place as the top speaker, was a semi-finalist in open division public debate and was recognized as the ninth best competitor in the nation with a pentathlon award. Senior Norell Conroy and junior Sabonn Dammarell reached the quarterfinals and Conroy was named as the ninth-place speaker. Robin Jensen was a quarter-finalist in open division public debate and finished as the fourth top speaker.
Lauren Bramwell finish as an octo-finalist in open public debate and garnered the second-place top speaker award. Cassandra Sullivan and Monica Cutler were octo-finalists, taking fourth and seventh-place top speaker awards. KayCee Babb and Skyler Bagler were octo-finalists in novice public debate, with Bagley earning a fifth-place top speaker award.
Watkins led Boise State with sixth-place finishes in communication analysis and after-dinner speaking, was a semifinalist in program oral interpretation and reached the quarterfinals in informative speaking.
Sullivan placed fourth in impromptu speaking and was a quarterfinalist in informative speaking, Jensen was a semifinalist in informative speaking, Tanya Medukha reached the quarterfinals in program oral interpretation while Bramwell was a quarterfinalist in poetry interpretation. Cuter reached the quarters in prose and the team of Cutler and Bramwell were quarterfinalists in duo interpretation.
Hellman, Sullivan,Agnew and Bruun won awards in extemporaneous speaking, Jensen, Bruun and Conroy took honors in improomptu speaking and Sylvia Forter was honored for her interpretation of poetry.
Individual members will compete at the National Parliamentary Debate Tournament, the International Worlds Debate Tournament and the National Individual Events Tournament.
Congratulations to this amazing group of Broncos!
Saturday, March 24, 2012
NCAA Regionals Announced Next Week
Boise State will find out its seed and which of the nation's six Regionals the Broncos will compete in for the 2012 NCAA Regional Gymnastics Championships next week, most likely Monday. There are Regionals in both Salt Lake City and Seattle, although the Broncos could be sent elsewhere. It appears Boise State will finish the regular season ranked either 14th or 15th.
Lady Broncos Win 22nd Straight Home Game, 2-1 Over Weber State
This one was a thriller. After 5 1/2 scoreless innings, the fireworks ignited for both teams. Devon Bridges hit a two-run solo homer in the bottom of the sixth and Allie Crump followed with a homer of her own to put Boise State up 2-0. Crump's blow would prove vital.
Janel Cunningham came up and blasted a homer in the top of the seventh to cut the Bronco lead to one. But Aubray Zell settled down and got two ground outs to win the game, Boise State's 22nd straight victory at Mountain Cove Field.
The two teams meet tomorrow afternoon at 2.
Janel Cunningham came up and blasted a homer in the top of the seventh to cut the Bronco lead to one. But Aubray Zell settled down and got two ground outs to win the game, Boise State's 22nd straight victory at Mountain Cove Field.
The two teams meet tomorrow afternoon at 2.
Cunningham Homers for Weber State
Boise State has allowed a leadoff home run to open the seventh. Three of the last four batters (two for Boise State and now one for Weber) have left the yard. The Broncos now cling to a 2-1 lead.
Crump Follows With Solo Shot
Allie Crump followed Devon Bridges' home run with a solo shot of her own. Both were to center field at Mountain Cove, and Boise State leads 2-0.
Bridges Does It Again!
Sophomore Devon Bridges cracked a two-out home run in the bottom of the sixth inning and Boise State now leads Weber State 1-0. Just like that.
Boise State & Weber State Still Scoreless Through 3
Boise State has been held to two hits thus far, Weber State batting in the fourth.
Boise State Struggling with Weber State
The Wildcat pitcher has allowed just one hit in two innings. Boise State had something going in the first with runners on second and third and only one out but could not capitalize. It is 0-0 after two.
Bronco Women Defeat New Mexico 6-1
The Boise State women's tennis team went to Albuquerque and conquered the Lobos 6-1 today.
Boise State won the doubles point, Morgan Basil won her match 6-1, 6-4 and then Sonia Klamcczynska won 6-3, 6-2 at #1 singles. After New Mexico's Michaela Oldani won her team's only match, 7-5, 6-4 over Boise State's Kaitlyn Brown, Sandi Vo clinched the match with a 7-5, 6-3 win over Kristin Eggleston, the Lady Broncos' first victory in its new conference.
Marlena Pietzuch followed with a straight sets win over Susanna Kouttila (6-2, 6-4) and Manuela Pietzuch also won her match.
Congratulations to the Lady Broncos on their successful Mountain West debut!
Boise State won the doubles point, Morgan Basil won her match 6-1, 6-4 and then Sonia Klamcczynska won 6-3, 6-2 at #1 singles. After New Mexico's Michaela Oldani won her team's only match, 7-5, 6-4 over Boise State's Kaitlyn Brown, Sandi Vo clinched the match with a 7-5, 6-3 win over Kristin Eggleston, the Lady Broncos' first victory in its new conference.
Marlena Pietzuch followed with a straight sets win over Susanna Kouttila (6-2, 6-4) and Manuela Pietzuch also won her match.
Congratulations to the Lady Broncos on their successful Mountain West debut!
Lady Broncos Go Up on New Mexico 3-1
After being in a slump for the last month or two, the Boise State women's tennis team picked a good time to rebound, their debut in the Mountain West Conference.
Boise State won the doubles point, Morgan Basil won her match 6-1, 6-4 and now Sonia Klamcczynska has won 6-3, 6-2 at #1 singles. The Broncos are up 3-1 and trying to go 1-0 in conference action.
Boise State won the doubles point, Morgan Basil won her match 6-1, 6-4 and now Sonia Klamcczynska has won 6-3, 6-2 at #1 singles. The Broncos are up 3-1 and trying to go 1-0 in conference action.
Boise State Tennis Team Beats UAB 6-1
The Broncos have won their 19th consecutive home match over UAB, 6-1.
Boise State and Weber State Meet
The Lady Bronco softball team is about to take on Weber State at Mountain Cove Field. Blue Through and Through, as usual, will be first in the state of Idaho with results.
Boise State Sweeps Doubles Point
Boise State won all three doubles matches and now leads #73 UAB 1-0 in the championship game of the Boise State Spring Break Classic.
Boise State Tennis Team Wins 18th Straight Home Match
Now fully healthy, the Boise State tennis team downed Ball State 5-1, then topped Southern Mississippi 6-1 to reach the championship match of the 2012 Boise State Spring Break Classic at Appleton Tennis Center in Boise. The Broncos are 12-0 at home this season and have won 18 consecutive matches going back to last season.
James Meredith was the first Bronco to leave the court with a 6-0, 6-2 win over Dalton Albertin of Ball State. Damian Hume, Andy Bettles, Filipp Pogostkin and Garrett Patton all won as well. No doubles point was played due to a rain delay.
Coach Greg Patton's team swept the doubles point as Hume and Scott Sears combined for an 8-0 win, Bettles and Pogostkin were victorious 8-1 and Meredith and Erik Sheldon prevailed 8-5.
Hume and Bettles then went to the singles courts and both emerged with 6-0, 6-0 wins. Hume is now 10-0 since returning to the Bronco lineup. Meredith then downed Paulo Alverado 6-1, 6-1 to give Boise State the win, and Pogostkin and Sears provided the final margin.
Boise State faces #73 UAB in the championship this afternoon at 1:30 at Appleton.
Boise State 5, Ball State 1
Singles
1. James Meredith (BOISE) def. Dalton Albertin (BSU), 6-0, 6-2
2. Damian Hume (BOISE) def. Ray Leonard (BSU), 6-2, 6-3
3. Andy Bettles (BOISE) def. Zane Smith (BSU), 6-3, 6-2
4. Filipp Pogostkin (BOISE) def. Alexandre Brym (BSU), 6-4, 6-4
5. Garrett Patton (BOISE) def. Austin Smith (BSU), 2-6, 6-2, 6-2
6. Patrick Elliot (BSU) def. Scott Sears (BOISE), 6-2, 6-3
Order of Finish: 1, 6, 2, 3, 4, 5
Boise State 6, Southern Mississippi 1
Doubles
1. Hume/Sears (BSU) def. Belloso/Escobar (USM), 8-0
2. Bettles/Pogostkin (BSU) def. Alvarado/Zeljkovic (USM), 8-1
3. Erik Sheldon/Meredith (BSU) def. Elortegui/Goodwin (USM), 8-5
Order of Finish: 1, 2, 3
Singles
1. James Meredith (BSU) def. Paulo Alvarado (USM), 6-1, 6-1
2. Damian Hume (BSU) def. Inaki Belloso (USM), 6-0, 6-0
3. Andy Bettles (BSU) def. Juan Escobar (USM), 6-0, 6-0
4. Filipp Pogostkin (BSU) def. Jovan Zeljkovic (USM), 6-1, 6-2
5. Andrew Goodwin (USM) def. Garrett Patton (BSU), 3-6, 6-4, 10-5
6. Scott Sears (BSU) def. Michael Elortegui (USM), 6-3, 6-2
Order of Finish: 3, 2, 1, 6, 4, 5
Friday, March 23, 2012
BYU Finishes with 194.300 Tonight
The Broncos have 196.2 and will win, but will be short of the mark they needed. Looking at the team beam score, had they hit 49 in the event, like their coach wants them to do in each rotation, Boise State would have had, yes, a 197.100 and would have vaulted into #12 in the nation.
Potvin-Green Rolls Up a 9.950 on Floor
Star Boise State gymnast Brittany Potvin-Green scored a sensational 9.950 on floor tonight to wrap up the evening with an all-around score of 39.60.
Potvin-Green's all-around ranks #2 in the history of Boise State gymnastics and just .025 behind Lindsay Ward's school record of 39.625 set on February 29, 2004. Superb performance by the amazing Brittany Potvin-Green!!!
Potvin-Green's all-around ranks #2 in the history of Boise State gymnastics and just .025 behind Lindsay Ward's school record of 39.625 set on February 29, 2004. Superb performance by the amazing Brittany Potvin-Green!!!
Boise State Collapses on Beam
The Broncos roared through the first two rotations with scores well over 49, then slumped to a miserable 48.45 on beam. Boise State now needs all perfect 10's on floor to reach 197.100.
Boise State's Two Stars Carrying Them
Amy Glass and Brittany Potvin-Green are keeping the Broncos above 49 right now in each rotation. Both have scores of 9.925 and 9.900 in the first two events. However, two sub-9.8's by teammates on the beam have the Broncos in danger of falling below the score they need.
Boise State with a 49.350 on Bars
Boise State is doing well as a team, but still some individual performances below 9.80.
Boise State Hangs On to Beat UTSA 5-3
Things got a little interesting in the seventh, thanks to a wild pitch, two errors and timely hitting by the visitors. Boise State finally put out the fire and the Broncos won 5-3.
Lady Broncos Continue to Lead 5-0
Kenzie Cole has come in in the seventh in relief of Aubray Zell with Boise State trying to close the door on UTSA.
Boise State Records a 49.275 on Vault
Boise State scored a 49.275 in the first rotation on vault tonight in their gymnastics meet with BYU at Taco Bell Arena in Boise. That is almost exactly what they need in each of the four rotations to get 197.1, the score they need to move into the Top 12.
BYU received 48.825 in their tougher rotation on bars and is right there in their competition with Boise State.
BYU received 48.825 in their tougher rotation on bars and is right there in their competition with Boise State.
The Score to Watch for the Boise State Gymnasts
Boise State needs a score of at least 197.100 tonight against BYU to reach the Top 12 in the nation. That is significant because, in the judges minds at Regionals, they will deserve to move on to Nationals. As the Broncos found out last year, extremely tough to qualify for Nationals if you are not already in the Top 12.
Action is getting underway right now at Taco Bell Arena.
Action is getting underway right now at Taco Bell Arena.
Boise State Extends Lead to 5-0
The Lady Bronco softball team now leads UTSA 5-0, thanks to a Devon Bridges solo shot. Boise State is bidding for its 21st consecutive home win, third best in the nation. Boise State leads UTSA 5-0 after five.
Boise State Leads UTSA 4-0
A three-run Allie Crump homer highlighted a four-run Bronco first and the Lady Broncos lead UTSA 4-0 at Mountain Cove Field.
Nebeker Named Gatorade Player of the Year
Incoming Boise State Bronco Joey Nebeker was named Idaho Gatorade Player of the Year after averaging 22.8 points, 9.9 rebounds and 2.7 blocked shorts for Melba High School. Nebeker, 6-7, 200, led the Mustangs to the Idaho 2A championship.
Bronco Men's Tennis Team Leads Ball State 3-1
Play has resumed in the Boise State Spring Break Tennis Classic on the Appleton courts. The Broncos lead Ball State 3-1.
Boise State-BYU Tonight
Don't forget Senior Night for the Boise State gymnasts, who need a score of at least 197.1 to move into the Top 12 in the nation. The Broncos host BYU in Taco Bell Arena tonight at 7!
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Pro Day
One NFL scout said today that the group that he saw today at Boise State was the best he's seen in 13 years of scouting.
Lady Broncos Sweep Seattle
Boise State exploded for eight runs in the fourth inning and the Broncos went on to defeat Seattle 8-3 for a doubleheader sweep at Mountain Cove Field in Boise.
Devon Bridges and Allie Crump led off Boise State's big inning with singles and Coach Erin Thorpe's team plated its first run on a fielder's choice by Kellie Caplan. Mackenzie White singled and Jordan Krieger reached on an error. Ashley Collier singled in two runs and Tara Glover's double to center drove in two more. Caplan's fly out sent Glover to third. Christina Capobianco was hit by a pitch and Bridges, the 10th Bronco up in the inning, reached on an error that scored Glover. Crump singled in the final two runs of the inning.
Crump pitched four innings while Lela worked allowed two hits over three innings as Boise State prevailed. The Broncos play UTSA tomorrow at Mountain Cove.
Devon Bridges and Allie Crump led off Boise State's big inning with singles and Coach Erin Thorpe's team plated its first run on a fielder's choice by Kellie Caplan. Mackenzie White singled and Jordan Krieger reached on an error. Ashley Collier singled in two runs and Tara Glover's double to center drove in two more. Caplan's fly out sent Glover to third. Christina Capobianco was hit by a pitch and Bridges, the 10th Bronco up in the inning, reached on an error that scored Glover. Crump singled in the final two runs of the inning.
Crump pitched four innings while Lela worked allowed two hits over three innings as Boise State prevailed. The Broncos play UTSA tomorrow at Mountain Cove.
Boise State Defeats Seattle 9-0 in Five Innings
Boise State played up to the level it is capable of with an early 9-0 disposing of Seattle in the first game of a doubleheader at Mountain Cove Field.
Holly Bourke was 2-2 with five RBI's to lead the Bronco hitting attack with a single and a three-run homer. Aubray Zell and Kenzie Cole combined for the shutout. The two teams will meet in the second game.
Holly Bourke was 2-2 with five RBI's to lead the Bronco hitting attack with a single and a three-run homer. Aubray Zell and Kenzie Cole combined for the shutout. The two teams will meet in the second game.
Kellen Moore Was 52-53 on Pro Day
Boise State quarterback Kellen Moore completed 52-of-53 in the passing drills before professional scouts at Boise State's Pro Day in Boise. His only incompletion was a deep pass to wide receiver Tyler Shoemaker that he missed by about an inch.
Boise State #69 in New Learfield Cup Standings
As Blue Through and Through calculated last week, Boise State moved into the Top 70 in the Learfield Cup Standings:
http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/nacda/sports/directorscup/auto_pdf/2011-12/misc_non_event/mar22dIrelease.pdf
http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/nacda/sports/directorscup/auto_pdf/2011-12/misc_non_event/mar22dIrelease.pdf
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Crump and Zell Earn Mountain West Softball Awards
Allie Crump and Aubray Zell were honored by the Mountain West Conference as the MWC Player and Pitcher of the Week, respectively. Boise State won the 100th game in program history against Minnesota and also defeated Portland State and Utah State to run their home winning streak to 18 games, third-longest in the nation.
Crump was 6-11 (.545)at the plate with two home runs and four RBI's, including a two-out home run Friday night to beat Portland State. After Portland State tied the game in the top of the seventh inning, Crump hit a 1-1 pitch over the fence in right center field for the game-winner. Allie also singled in the eighth inning to put runners on the corners, enabling Boise State to win the game in the eighth inning. On Sunday, Crump went 3-4 with a two-run homer in the sixth.
Zell pitched two complete games in the SpringHill Suites Invitational and allowed just nine hits in 15 innings while striking out 18. Zell had a .93 ERA in her two starts against Minnesota and Utah State. Aubray struck out 11 and walked one in the extra-inning affair with Minnesota, then scattered five hits against Utah State.
The Broncos have five games this weekend as the SpringHill Suites Invitational continues at Mountain Cove Field in Boise.
This Week in Bronco Sports
The Boise State softball team is going to be a busy bunch of Broncos. Weather permitting, they face Seattle for games Thursday at 2 and 4 p.m., then take on UTSA Friday at 4 and have games with Weber State at 4 Saturday afternoon and 2 p.m. Sunday.
The Boise State men's tennis team hosts the Boise State Spring Classic, taking place all day Saturday. If it's nice, it will be at the Appleton Center, if not, it will be played indoors at the Boas Courts and perhaps also at the Boise Racquet and Swim Club on Cole Road.
The #14 Boise State gymnasts team needs a team score of at least 167 against BYU to move into the Top 12 in the final regular season standings before Regionals. The Cougars visit Taco Bell Arena Friday night at 7.
The Boise State men's tennis team hosts the Boise State Spring Classic, taking place all day Saturday. If it's nice, it will be at the Appleton Center, if not, it will be played indoors at the Boas Courts and perhaps also at the Boise Racquet and Swim Club on Cole Road.
The #14 Boise State gymnasts team needs a team score of at least 167 against BYU to move into the Top 12 in the final regular season standings before Regionals. The Cougars visit Taco Bell Arena Friday night at 7.
Monday, March 19, 2012
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Looking at the Teams Ahead of the Boise State Gymnasts
As hinted at in the article earlier today, the Boise State gymnastics team will have to have a superior effort in their regular season finale against BYU to move into the Top 12 in the NCAA National women's gymnastics rankings.
After this weekend, here are the Regional Qualifying Scores for the teams ranked #11-#16:
11. Stanford (196.315)
12. Penn State (196.230)
13. Ohio State (196.080)
14. Boise State (195.990)
15. Auburn (195.965)
16. Missouri (195.825)
The Broncos' road scores that count in their RQS have actually been pretty good. Boise State has scored 196.850, 196.025 and 195.750 this season. But they have only scored above 196 at home twice this season, a 196.175 and a 196.125. The score Boise State needs to get off of their record is the 195.875 they scored against California. They'll have that opportunity against BYU Friday night.
I have looked at Boise State's RQS, and these are the scores they need against BYU to catch the teams ahead of them (of course, those teams will likely also improve.)
Boise State needs:
196.325 to catch Ohio State
197.075 to catch Penn State
197.500 to catch Stanford
The Broncos need to catch at least three of those teams to finish the season in the Top 12. After the finale in Taco Bell Arena, Boise State will compete in the Regionals April 7 at a site to be determined. But as was more than obvious last year, if they haven't already reached the Top 12 by then, the judges are not going to give them the scores necessary to catch one of the established favorites.
After this weekend, here are the Regional Qualifying Scores for the teams ranked #11-#16:
11. Stanford (196.315)
12. Penn State (196.230)
13. Ohio State (196.080)
14. Boise State (195.990)
15. Auburn (195.965)
16. Missouri (195.825)
The Broncos' road scores that count in their RQS have actually been pretty good. Boise State has scored 196.850, 196.025 and 195.750 this season. But they have only scored above 196 at home twice this season, a 196.175 and a 196.125. The score Boise State needs to get off of their record is the 195.875 they scored against California. They'll have that opportunity against BYU Friday night.
I have looked at Boise State's RQS, and these are the scores they need against BYU to catch the teams ahead of them (of course, those teams will likely also improve.)
Boise State needs:
196.325 to catch Ohio State
197.075 to catch Penn State
197.500 to catch Stanford
The Broncos need to catch at least three of those teams to finish the season in the Top 12. After the finale in Taco Bell Arena, Boise State will compete in the Regionals April 7 at a site to be determined. But as was more than obvious last year, if they haven't already reached the Top 12 by then, the judges are not going to give them the scores necessary to catch one of the established favorites.
Boise State May Have Waited Too Long To Get 196's
The Boise State gymnastics team performed about as well as it can, racking up the fifth-highest team score in school history in a road win at Southern Utah. While that score will help the Broncos' RQS (Regional Qualifying Score), it might be too little, too late.
That is because the five teams surrounding Boise State in the national rankings, Auburn, Missouri, Ohio State, Penn State and Stanford, all did well this weekend. Of those, only Auburn scored less than 196. Ohio State posted a 196.700, Penn State was right behind with a 196.500, Stanford scored 196.475, Missouri scored 196.100 and Auburn was at 195.950.
I'll look into the effects on the RQS for the above-mentioned teams and post on this site. And for those who say RQS doesn't matter in the Regionals, that all you have to do is get one of the top two scores at Regionals to qualify for the Nationals, I will just refer you to last year. It doesn't work that way. By that time, the judges know who the best teams are, and unless you're already a Top 12 team, you're not going to get there, no matter how you do. The Broncos outperformed #1-ranked Florida last year only to lose out by hundreds of a point.
That is because the five teams surrounding Boise State in the national rankings, Auburn, Missouri, Ohio State, Penn State and Stanford, all did well this weekend. Of those, only Auburn scored less than 196. Ohio State posted a 196.700, Penn State was right behind with a 196.500, Stanford scored 196.475, Missouri scored 196.100 and Auburn was at 195.950.
I'll look into the effects on the RQS for the above-mentioned teams and post on this site. And for those who say RQS doesn't matter in the Regionals, that all you have to do is get one of the top two scores at Regionals to qualify for the Nationals, I will just refer you to last year. It doesn't work that way. By that time, the judges know who the best teams are, and unless you're already a Top 12 team, you're not going to get there, no matter how you do. The Broncos outperformed #1-ranked Florida last year only to lose out by hundreds of a point.
Boise State Should Move Up to Top 70 in Learfield Cup Standings
So far, the school year has been disappointing for the Boise State athletic program, with just one conference championship (women's swimming). In the Learfield Cup Standings, which attempt to rank colleges and universities on the best overall athletic program, Boise State's only points since September have been in football.
The Broncos picked up 73.50 points in football with their sixth place finish in January. Since then, Boise State has not scored any points. The Learfield Cup awards points in an inverted manner based on a school's finish in each sport sanctioned by the NCAA. The National Champion in each sport gets 100 points, and most teams that finish in the Top 25 get points in their sport, with some sports (such as track and field, swimming and wrestling) awarding Learfield Cup points to any school that scores points in a NCAA championship.
The drought is now over, thanks to the Bronco swimmers, wrestlers and women's track and field team. The Boise State swimming team finished 47th at this weekend's NCAA Championships and are estimated to receive about 19 points. The Bronco women's track team was 48th at the recent NCAA Indoor Championships in Nampa, earning approximately 23 points while the Boise State men's wrestling team was 51st at this weekend's NCAA Championships in St. Louis, and should receive about 23 Cup points. Last year, the Bronco swimmers were 39th, getting 28 points, and the Boise State wrestlers were ninth in the nation, and were awarded 69 Cup points.
This should give Boise State approximately 138.5 Learfield Cup points when the next Learfield Cup Standings are published next Thursday. The Broncos will be virtually tied with Utah, the school recently chosen for expansion in the Pac-12, as well as Northern Illinois, New Hampshire, Villanova and Toledo. Even in a year in which the Broncos are not at their best, Boise State is ahead of Pittsburgh, Vanderbilt, Kansas, Washington State, Mississippi State and Oregon State and within range of Rutgers, Cincinnati, Kentucky, Clemson and Villanova. You will find the estimated Cup totals for schools from #60-100 at the bottom of this article.
Boise State ranked 58th after the final Winter Cup Standings were published last year and finished 83rd in the Final Standings. Boise State's best finish in the Learfield Cup was in the 2008-09 school year, when the Broncos finished 49th.
With the final winter sports wrapping up (basketball and gymnastics) and the spring sports left after that, Boise State will score big in women's gymnastics, where the Broncos are currently ranked 15th, and has a chance to score points in men's tennis, men's and women's outdoor track & field and softball.
Estimated Standings--#60 through #100:
60. Kentucky (159)
61. Wake Forest (158)
62. Clemson (157)
63. SMU (155)
64. Tulsa (149)
65. Cincinnati (140)
65. Lehigh (140)
65. Montana State (140)
68. Rutgers (139)
69. Boise State (138.5)
70. New Hampshire (138)
71. Toledo (137)
72. Villanova (136)
73. Northern Illinois (135)
73. Utah (135)
75. Pittsburgh (130)
76. Stoneybrook (123)
77. James Madison (117)
78. Harvard (116)
78. Portland (116)
80. Kansas (115)
81. San Diego (114)
82. Dartmouth (113)
83. Ohio (110)
84. Montana (108)
85. Southern Illinois (105)
86. Appalachian State (103)
87. Delaware (100)
87. Marquette (100)
87. Vermont (100)
90. Long Beach State (98)
90. Pepperdine (98)
92. Vanderbilt (97)
92. Washington State (97)
94. UC-Santa Barbara (96)
95. Mississippi State (95)
96. Air Force (90)
96. UNC-Charlotte (90)
96. Sam Houston (90)
99. Oregon State (85)
100. Georgia Southern (83)
The Broncos picked up 73.50 points in football with their sixth place finish in January. Since then, Boise State has not scored any points. The Learfield Cup awards points in an inverted manner based on a school's finish in each sport sanctioned by the NCAA. The National Champion in each sport gets 100 points, and most teams that finish in the Top 25 get points in their sport, with some sports (such as track and field, swimming and wrestling) awarding Learfield Cup points to any school that scores points in a NCAA championship.
The drought is now over, thanks to the Bronco swimmers, wrestlers and women's track and field team. The Boise State swimming team finished 47th at this weekend's NCAA Championships and are estimated to receive about 19 points. The Bronco women's track team was 48th at the recent NCAA Indoor Championships in Nampa, earning approximately 23 points while the Boise State men's wrestling team was 51st at this weekend's NCAA Championships in St. Louis, and should receive about 23 Cup points. Last year, the Bronco swimmers were 39th, getting 28 points, and the Boise State wrestlers were ninth in the nation, and were awarded 69 Cup points.
This should give Boise State approximately 138.5 Learfield Cup points when the next Learfield Cup Standings are published next Thursday. The Broncos will be virtually tied with Utah, the school recently chosen for expansion in the Pac-12, as well as Northern Illinois, New Hampshire, Villanova and Toledo. Even in a year in which the Broncos are not at their best, Boise State is ahead of Pittsburgh, Vanderbilt, Kansas, Washington State, Mississippi State and Oregon State and within range of Rutgers, Cincinnati, Kentucky, Clemson and Villanova. You will find the estimated Cup totals for schools from #60-100 at the bottom of this article.
Boise State ranked 58th after the final Winter Cup Standings were published last year and finished 83rd in the Final Standings. Boise State's best finish in the Learfield Cup was in the 2008-09 school year, when the Broncos finished 49th.
With the final winter sports wrapping up (basketball and gymnastics) and the spring sports left after that, Boise State will score big in women's gymnastics, where the Broncos are currently ranked 15th, and has a chance to score points in men's tennis, men's and women's outdoor track & field and softball.
Estimated Standings--#60 through #100:
60. Kentucky (159)
61. Wake Forest (158)
62. Clemson (157)
63. SMU (155)
64. Tulsa (149)
65. Cincinnati (140)
65. Lehigh (140)
65. Montana State (140)
68. Rutgers (139)
69. Boise State (138.5)
70. New Hampshire (138)
71. Toledo (137)
72. Villanova (136)
73. Northern Illinois (135)
73. Utah (135)
75. Pittsburgh (130)
76. Stoneybrook (123)
77. James Madison (117)
78. Harvard (116)
78. Portland (116)
80. Kansas (115)
81. San Diego (114)
82. Dartmouth (113)
83. Ohio (110)
84. Montana (108)
85. Southern Illinois (105)
86. Appalachian State (103)
87. Delaware (100)
87. Marquette (100)
87. Vermont (100)
90. Long Beach State (98)
90. Pepperdine (98)
92. Vanderbilt (97)
92. Washington State (97)
94. UC-Santa Barbara (96)
95. Mississippi State (95)
96. Air Force (90)
96. UNC-Charlotte (90)
96. Sam Houston (90)
99. Oregon State (85)
100. Georgia Southern (83)
Broncos Swimmers Finish Fourth at NCAA's Among Mountain West Teams
The Boise State women won the Mountain West Swimming Championship in dramatic style, but that did not translate into success at the NCAA National Championships. The Broncos finished 47th with two team points.
Wyoming was the top Mountain West school in 37th place, while UNLV finished 43rd and San Diego State 45th.
Wyoming was the top Mountain West school in 37th place, while UNLV finished 43rd and San Diego State 45th.
Bronco Swimmers Take 47th Place
The shutout in freestyle events at the 2012 Swimming & Diving Championships resulted in a lower finish for Boise State this year. The Bronco swimmers tallied two team points this year for a finish of 47th place.
That should give Boise State approximately 20 points in the Learfield Cup.
That should give Boise State approximately 20 points in the Learfield Cup.
Boise State Wrestlers Finish 51st in the Nation
Coach Greg Randall's Boise State wrestlers finished 51st at the 2012 NCAA Wrestling Championships in St. Louis, Missouri with 3.5 points.
That will earn Boise State approximately 23 points in the Learfield Cup.
That will earn Boise State approximately 23 points in the Learfield Cup.
Saturday, March 17, 2012
North, Boucher Get 19th & 23rd in 100 Freestyle at 2012 NCAA Swimming Championships
Boise State's Stephanie North & Amber Boucher swam like the veteran NCAA Championship swimmers that they are, finishing 19th and 23rd in the 100-yard freestyle preliminaries this morning. Both just missed qualifying for the finals tonight by less than 15/100th's of a second.
Event 17 Women 100 Yard Freestyle
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NCAA: ! 46.61 2/18/2012 Arianna Vanderpool-Wallace, Auburn
American: @ 46.84 12/4/2011 Natalie Coughlin, Cal
U.S. Open: # 46.61 2/18/2012 Ariana Vanderpool-Wallace, Auburn
Auburn Pool: $ 47.29 2003 Maritza Correia, Georgia
47.84 A Standard
50.23 B Standard
Name Year School Seed Prelims
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=== Preliminaries ===
1 Romano, Megan JR Georgia 47.65 47.05$qA
10.95 22.77 (11.82)
35.02 (12.25) 47.05 (12.03)
2 Geer, Margo SO Arizona 47.32 47.22$qA
10.89 22.69 (11.80)
34.95 (12.26) 47.22 (12.27)
3 Bispo, Karlee SR Texas 47.92 47.58 qA
11.12 23.04 (11.92)
35.27 (12.23) 47.58 (12.31)
4 Vanderpool-Wall SR Auburn 46.61 47.62 qA
10.87 22.82 (11.95)
35.25 (12.43) 47.62 (12.37)
5 Jensen, Liv SR Cal Berkeley 47.42 47.71 qA
10.86 22.84 (11.98)
35.37 (12.53) 47.71 (12.34)
6 Murez, Andrea JR Stanford 48.51 47.82 qA
11.02 22.97 (11.95)
35.36 (12.39) 47.82 (12.46)
7 Stafford, Shara SR Missouri 47.96 48.01 qB
10.95 22.94 (11.99)
35.53 (12.59) 48.01 (12.48)
8 Schaefer, Madel FR Stanford 48.50 48.29 qB
11.04 23.28 (12.24)
35.76 (12.48) 48.29 (12.53)
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9 Webb, Elizabeth SR Stanford 48.38 48.36 qB
10.98 23.03 (12.05)
35.58 (12.55) 48.36 (12.78)
10 Locus, Madeline FR Georgia 48.51 48.48 qB
11.28 23.43 (12.15)
36.16 (12.73) 48.48 (12.32)
10 Landgrebe, Shan JR Arizona St 48.60 48.48 qB
11.03 23.29 (12.26)
35.94 (12.65) 48.48 (12.54)
12 Bateman, Sarah SR Florida 49.02 48.49 qB
11.01 23.13 (12.12)
35.83 (12.70) 48.49 (12.66)
12 Vreeland, Shann SO Georgia 48.80 48.49 qB
11.30 23.60 (12.30)
36.10 (12.50) 48.49 (12.39)
14 Woodward, Saman SR Stanford 48.60 48.56 qB
11.03 23.18 (12.15)
35.87 (12.69) 48.56 (12.69)
15 Thompson, Rebec SR Wisconsin 48.28 48.58 qB
11.05 23.39 (12.34)
35.95 (12.56) 48.58 (12.63)
16 Simmons, Caroli JR Tennessee 49.10 48.68 qB
11.20 23.37 (12.17)
35.89 (12.52) 48.68 (12.79)
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17 Flederbach, Kai SO Arizona 49.15 48.79 B
11.40 23.58 (12.18)
36.18 (12.60) 48.79 (12.61)
18 Amundsen, Kelse JR Texas 48.80 48.83 B
11.03 23.18 (12.15)
35.96 (12.78) 48.83 (12.87)
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19 North, Stephani SR Boise St 48.34 48.85 B
11.41 23.71 (12.30)
36.27 (12.56) 48.85 (12.58)
19 Riordan, Hannah JR Auburn 49.47 48.85 B
11.19 23.32 (12.13)
36.11 (12.79) 48.85 (12.74)
21 Scott, Olivia SO Auburn 49.22 48.87 B
11.32 23.69 (12.37)
36.44 (12.75) 48.87 (12.43)
21 Swartz, Traycie SO Univ of Utah 48.70 48.87 B
11.06 23.15 (12.09)
36.00 (12.85) 48.87 (12.87)
23 Boucher, Amber SR Boise St 48.51 48.92 B
11.41 23.70 (12.29)
36.29 (12.59) 48.92 (12.63)Potvin-Green Leads Boise State to Win over Southern Utah
Junior Brittany Potvin-Green became the star last night that the Boise State gymnastics team has been looking for.
Potvin-Green tied for the second-best all-around performance in school history as #15 Boise State dazzled the crowd with a 196.850 score, the fifth-best in Bronco history. And even better in multiple ways: they did it on the road at Southern Utah. Hitting 196 to 197 was a must if the team has any aspirations of advancing past the NCAA Regionals, for that is the score that Top 10 teams get each and every week. The Thunderbirds had an excellent night as well, scoring 195.875 to do themselves proud.
Potvin-Green earned her fourth all-around title with a career-best 39.575. Potvin-Green tied the mark set in 2004 by Carla Chambers for second all-time at Boise State. Brittany is now tied for the #6 spot for single season all-around victories.
"Brittany had a great night tonight," said co-head coach Tina Bird. "She did some exciting gymnastics, but it was a true team effort from top to bottom. Senior Lindsay Kazandjian was a superstar on bars and beam. I'm so proud of her. Amanda (Otuafi) did so great tonight as well. She was really rooting her teammates on and stuck an amazing vault to earn a 9.90!"
Potvin-Green tied for the second-best all-around performance in school history as #15 Boise State dazzled the crowd with a 196.850 score, the fifth-best in Bronco history. And even better in multiple ways: they did it on the road at Southern Utah. Hitting 196 to 197 was a must if the team has any aspirations of advancing past the NCAA Regionals, for that is the score that Top 10 teams get each and every week. The Thunderbirds had an excellent night as well, scoring 195.875 to do themselves proud.
Potvin-Green earned her fourth all-around title with a career-best 39.575. Potvin-Green tied the mark set in 2004 by Carla Chambers for second all-time at Boise State. Brittany is now tied for the #6 spot for single season all-around victories.
"Brittany had a great night tonight," said co-head coach Tina Bird. "She did some exciting gymnastics, but it was a true team effort from top to bottom. Senior Lindsay Kazandjian was a superstar on bars and beam. I'm so proud of her. Amanda (Otuafi) did so great tonight as well. She was really rooting her teammates on and stuck an amazing vault to earn a 9.90!"
Boise State set the pace from the beginning, posting a team score of 49.350 on bars, the best this season and fourth-best bars score on Bronco gymnastics history. After sitting out the past two weeks, Amy Glass returned with a vengeance. Glass tied her career-best of 9.925 to win the event, her sixth career win on bars. Freshman Ciera Perkins finished second with a career-beat 9.90. The Broncos did what they had to do to jump to the next level, with no bar score below 9.80. Potvin-Green and Caitlin Mann each turned in 9.850 scores and Kelsey Black and Lindsay Kazandjian each had 9.8's.
The Lady Broncos did not skip a beat on vault with a 49.350, fourth-best in the record books. Potvin-Green moved into a tie for eighth with her fifth win of the season, scoring 9.925. Otuafi hit a 9.90, while Perkins and Black each scored 9.850. Erica Oswalt earned a 9.825 score from the judges while Mann scored 9.80. Once again, no Bronco under 9.8.
Potvin-Green nailed a 9.90 floor routine to get her second win of the night. Otuafi and Perkins each had 9.825 scores, but on this event, three Broncos were below 9.80.
Boise State also posted the seventh-best beam routine last night with a 49.250. Potvin-Green earned a career-best 9.90 to place second while Bekah Gher scored a 9.875. Kazandjian had a great routine (9.850) while Glass scored 9.825 and Alessandra Cinfio 9.80. Only one Bronco was below 9.80 on the beam.
Mann gave the Broncos a powerful 1-2 punch by finishing second all-around with a career-best 39.00.
Southern Utah posted team scores of 48.950 on vault, 48.950 on bars, a fantastic 49.300 on beam and 48.675 on the floor. Alyssa Click captured the balance beam title with a 9.925.
Boise State concludes the regular season next week when they host BYU Friday, March 23. The meet gets underway at 7 p.m. in Taco Bell Arena and will be highlighted by "Senior Night".
Friday, March 16, 2012
Boise State Scores 7-1 Win over Utah State
The Bronco hitting attack came alive in the late innings to give Boise State a 7-1 win over Utah State and a doubleheader sweep for the team.
Allie Crump was 3-4 with a homer and three RBI's while Tara Glover, Christina Capobianco and Devon Bridges had two hits apiece. Aubray Zell scattered five hits through seven innings to pick up the complete game victory. Boise State hosts Idaho State Saturday at 4 p.m. at Mountain Cove, weather permitting.
Allie Crump was 3-4 with a homer and three RBI's while Tara Glover, Christina Capobianco and Devon Bridges had two hits apiece. Aubray Zell scattered five hits through seven innings to pick up the complete game victory. Boise State hosts Idaho State Saturday at 4 p.m. at Mountain Cove, weather permitting.
A Good Fifth Inning for Boise State
Allie Crump has singled in another run and advanced to second on a throw to home plate. Still no one out in the Bronco fifth.
Capobianco Comes Through
Kristina Capobianco's triple has scored Kelley Caplan, who walked, and Boise State went ahead 2-1. Then, Devon Bridges came through again with an RBI double and Erin Thorpe's team leads 3-1 lead over Utah State.
Boise State & Utah State Tied
Devon Bridges hit an RBI single in the bottom of the third to tie the game at one apiece. USU is batting in the top of the fourth.
San Diego State Loses to North Carolina State
The Aztecs of the Mountain West go down to the #11 seed--ouch.
Utah State Goes Out in Front of Boise State
From hanging with #1 Florida to this:
Kelly Kanesharo has homered in the top of the second and Utah State now leads Boise State 1-0.
Kelly Kanesharo has homered in the top of the second and Utah State now leads Boise State 1-0.
Boise State Defeats Portland State 6-5
They were able to get this one in after all; the report from Boise State was incorrect. And it was worth waiting for, as the two teams battled to the end.
The Lady Broncos had a 5-3 lead heading into the seventh inning. PSU scored one in their half of the inning to tie the game, then Allie Crump homered in Boise State's half to win the game in dramatic fashion.
Boise State advanced its record to 16-10. The Broncos take on Utah State in the nightcap at Mountain Cove Field.
The Lady Broncos had a 5-3 lead heading into the seventh inning. PSU scored one in their half of the inning to tie the game, then Allie Crump homered in Boise State's half to win the game in dramatic fashion.
Boise State advanced its record to 16-10. The Broncos take on Utah State in the nightcap at Mountain Cove Field.
Spring Hills Invitational Affected by Rain
Rain has forced the cancellation of Boise State's game with Portland State and delays in the other games. Here is the projected new schedule:
Noon- Portland State vs. Minnesota
2 p.m.- Minnesota vs. Idaho State
4 p.m.- Utah State at Boise State
Noon- Portland State vs. Minnesota
2 p.m.- Minnesota vs. Idaho State
4 p.m.- Utah State at Boise State
Swartz Pined
Just 33 seconds into his match in the fifth round of consolation, Tony Gallago of Illinois pined Jacob Swartz. Swartz was our last hope and now all Broncos are out of the competition.
Dallago with Takedown
Thirty seconds into the match, Dallago of Illinois leads Boise State's Jacob Swartz, 2-0.
Boise State in 49th Place at NCAA Wrestling Championships
The Broncos have 3.5 points. What a difference a year makes.
Swartz Advances at NCAA's
Swartz is the lone Bronco still alive at the 2012 NCAA Wrestling Championships. Jacob advanced to the fifth round of consolation with a 4-3 win over Braden Atwood of Purdue. That's the good news.
The bad news is that Swartz has to get past first Tony Dallago of Illinois, then #1 seed Joe LeBlanc of Wyoming to attain All-America status and score team points for Boise State.
The bad news is that Swartz has to get past first Tony Dallago of Illinois, then #1 seed Joe LeBlanc of Wyoming to attain All-America status and score team points for Boise State.
Broncos Well Back in the Pack
Preliminaries are over in the 100-yard butterfly and breaststroke and 200-yard butterfly at the 2012 NCAA Swimming Championships and no Broncos have qualified for the finals.
Brian Owen Eliminated
Boise State's Brian Owen lost a heartbreaking 6-4 decision in overtime to Cashe Quiroga of Purdue and was eliminated from the 2012 NCAA Wrestling Championships in St. Louis.
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Chriswell Is Out
Brent Chriswell lost a 6-3 decision to Richard Perry of Bloomsburg and is eliminated.
Ivanov Is Out
George Ivanov had a quick trip at the NCAA's. Tonight, Ivanov lost 11-4 in consolation to John Nicholson of Old Dominion.
Brian Owen Wins
Brian Owen (Boise State) 9-2 won by decision over Nathan Pennesi (West Virginia) 29-10 (Dec 2-1)
Ihnen Beats Swartz 3-2
Jacob could not mount an attack and falls by a single point to #7 seed Josh Ihnen.
Swartz will meet the winner of the match between Braden Atwood of Purdue and Brad Dieckhause of Northern Illinois in Consolation later.
Swartz will meet the winner of the match between Braden Atwood of Purdue and Brad Dieckhause of Northern Illinois in Consolation later.
Swartz Awarded a Point
2-2 in the third but Ihnen has a minute of riding time so Jacob needs to make his move.
Ihnen Gets Takedown
Swartz in a hole early. Jacob able to get an escape so it's 2-1 but Ihnen has nearly a minute of "riding time".
Boise State Women's Tennis Team Cancels Matches
The Broncos were supposed to play a pair of matches this weekend in California but inclimate traveling weather has forced cancellation. Boise State enters Mountain West play next week in Albuquerque with matches against New Mexico and TCU.
Swartz About Ready to Go in Third Round
Jacob Swartz is about to see if he can win a third match at the 2012 NCAA Wrestling Championships. He will wrestle in about 10 minutes.
Boise State Finishes 16th in 200 Freestyle Relay
The Bronco swimming team finished last in the "B" final of the 200-yard freestyle relay tonight at the 2012 Swimming & Diving Championships. Boise State gets two points for their effort and Amber Boucher and Stephanie North still have a shot in a couple of events to get points.
All Four Bronco Wrestlers Have to Wait a Bit
They are doing the Championship Round first, and Jacob Swartz (184 pounds) was the only winner so even he won't be wrestling for a while. The other three Broncos are in Consolation and it looks like they will wrestle after the Championship Round.
Broncos Defeat Minnesota 2-1
Devon Bridges homered in the bottom of the seventh to force extra innings, and then the Broncos won it with two hits and a ground ball, when the Gopher catcher obstructed the plate.
Boise State & Minnesota Tied
Out at Mountain Cove, the Lady Broncos and Minnesota are tied at 1 after seven. Extra innings here we come.
Devon Bridges hit a one-out home run in the bottom of the seventh to force extra frames.
Devon Bridges hit a one-out home run in the bottom of the seventh to force extra frames.
New Mexico Beats Long Beach State 75-68
One win so far for the Mountain West as #5 seed New Mexico downed Long Beach.
Swartz Advances to Third Round
Jacob will meet #7 seed Josh Ihnen of Nebrasa tonight in the third round of the 184-lb. classification at the 2012 Wrestling Championships in St. Louis.
Chriswell Losing Match
Brent lost badly, 12-3, to Cayle Byers of Oklahoma State in the second round match at 197 pounds.
Chriswell will meet Richard Perry of Bloomsburg in Consolation.
Chriswell will meet Richard Perry of Bloomsburg in Consolation.
Swartz Wins Another One
A close match but Swartz defeated Garringer 4-2 and will advance to third round.
Disappointment for Boise State in 50-Yard Freestyle
Boise State came into the NCAA Championships with two of the Top 15 in the country, Amber Boucher and Stephanie North. The trials are over in the 50 Free and Amber finished 39th, North 47th and Stevie Hughey 63rd.
Swartz Gets a Takedown
Jacob up 2-0 in his second-round match. Garringer got a quick escape so it's 2-1 in the first.
Jake Swartz Wins First Match
Jake Swartz is the only Bronco to have won their first match, as he blanked Matt Ryan of West Virginia 5-0. Swartz will challenge Ryan Garringer of Ohio at 184 pounds.
Ivanov Loses in First Round Match
George Ivanov lost to Joshua Kremler of Air Force 5-2 in the second round at 157 pounds at the 2012 NCAA National Wrestling Championships. Ivanov meets John Nicholson of Old Dominion in Consolation.
Brian Owen Loses to Tony Ramos
Brian Owen has lost to Tony Ramos of Iowa 9-2 in the second round of the 133-lb. division at the 2012 Wrestling Championships. Owen will face Nathan Pennes of West Virginia in consolation.
Boise State Relay Team Gets 15th in Trials, Will Score Points
The Boise State freestyle relay team finished 15th in the 200 trials this morning, good enough to qualify for the finals in the "B" Race tonight.
Event 1 Women 200 Yard Freestyle Relay
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NCAA: ! 1:26.20 3/19/2009 Arizona
L Jackson, L Kelly, J Schluntz, T Baughman
American: @ 1:26.20 3/19/2009 Arizona
L Jackson, L Kelly, J Schluntz, T Baughman
U.S. Open: # 1:26.20 3/19/2009 Arizona
L Jackson, L Kelly, J Schluntz, T Baughman
Auburn Pool: $ 1:28.15 2/19/2009 Florida
S Napier, G Spofforth, S Stafford, S Bateman
1:37.81 A Standard
1:42.70 B Standard
School Seed Prelims
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=== Preliminaries ===
1 Cal Berkeley 'A' 1:29.13 1:27.11$qA
1) Bing, Kaylin FR 2) Jensen, Liv SR
3) Fotsch, Colleen SR 4) Raatz, Katherine SR
10.89 22.32 (22.32)
32.50 (10.18) 43.63 (21.31)
53.95 (10.32) 1:05.50 (21.87)
1:15.68 (10.18) 1:27.11 (21.61)
2 Stanford 'A' 1:28.07 1:27.36$qA
1) Woodward, Samantha SR 2) Schaefer, Madeline FR
3) Murez, Andrea JR 4) Webb, Elizabeth SR
10.83 22.01 (22.01)
32.50 (10.49) 43.80 (21.79)
54.39 (10.59) 1:05.84 (22.04)
1:16.12 (10.28) 1:27.36 (21.52)
3 Texas 'A' 1:28.57 1:27.65$qA
1) Bispo, Karlee SR 2) Adams, Bethany JR
3) Lobb, Ellen SO 4) Amundsen, Kelsey JR
10.84 22.13 (22.13)
32.29 (10.16) 43.95 (21.82)
54.48 (10.53) 1:06.11 (22.16)
1:16.23 (10.12) 1:27.65 (21.54)
4 Arizona 'A' 1:28.55 1:27.79$qA
1) Geer, Margo SO 2) Flederbach, Kaitlyn SO
3) Darlington, Emma SR 4) Peacock, Aubrey SO
10.69 21.72 (21.72)
32.35 (10.63) 43.66 (21.94)
54.16 (10.50) 1:05.84 (22.18)
1:16.35 (10.51) 1:27.79 (21.95)
5 Auburn 'A' 1:28.32 1:27.86$qA
1) Vanderpool-Wallace, Ariann SR 2) Riordan, Hannah JR
3) Krakoski, Haley SO 4) Bos, Emily SO
10.83 21.58 (21.58)
32.17 (10.59) 43.67 (22.09)
54.22 (10.55) 1:05.86 (22.19)
1:16.39 (10.53) 1:27.86 (22.00)
6 Missouri 'A' 1:28.43 1:28.14$qA
1) Stafford, Shara SR 2) Cunningham, Cassandra JR
3) Doucette, Emily FR 4) Nathanson, Lisa SR
21.79 (21.79)
32.30 (10.51) 43.83 (22.04)
54.47 (10.64) 1:06.13 (22.30)
1:16.59 (10.46) 1:28.14 (22.01)
7 Tennessee 'A' 1:28.86 1:28.37 qA
1) Connolly, Jennifer SR 2) Floyd, Kelsey JR
3) McNeilis, Marykate SO 4) Simmons, Caroline JR
10.93 22.19 (22.19)
32.58 (10.39) 44.10 (21.91)
54.86 (10.76) 1:06.57 (22.47)
1:16.82 (10.25) 1:28.37 (21.80)
8 So. Methodist 'A' 1:29.26 1:28.48 qA
1) Rangelova, Nina SO 2) Konicke, Genevieve SR
3) Babok, Monika SO 4) Arcila, Isabella FR
11.18 22.67 (22.67)
32.98 (10.31) 44.37 (21.70)
54.88 (10.51) 1:06.33 (21.96)
1:16.74 (10.41) 1:28.48 (22.15)
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9 Wisconsin 'A' 1:28.46 1:28.63 qA
1) Thompson, Rebecca SR 2) Martin, Ivy FR
3) Palm, Rebecka SO 4) Martin, Ruby JR
10.67 21.94 (21.94)
32.35 (10.41) 44.15 (22.21)
54.74 (10.59) 1:06.32 (22.17)
1:16.72 (10.40) 1:28.63 (22.31)
10 Georgia 'A' 1:28.80 1:28.66 qA
1) Locus, Madeline FR 2) Graber, Jessica SO
3) Harrington, Lauren FR 4) Romano, Megan JR
11.12 22.56 (22.56)
33.10 (10.54) 44.89 (22.33)
55.45 (10.56) 1:07.10 (22.21)
1:17.30 (10.20) 1:28.66 (21.56)
11 Texas A&M 'A' 1:29.81 1:29.03 qA
1) McElhany, Caroline SO 2) Miller, Paige SO
3) Larson, Breeja SO 4) Dittmer, Erica SO
22.52 (22.52)
44.78 (22.26)
1:06.99 (22.21)
1:29.03 (22.04)
12 Florida 'A' 1:29.32 1:29.42 qA
1) Bateman, Sarah SR 2) Bohunicky, Jamie JR
3) Frehling, Kaitlin SO 4) Crippen, Teresa SR
10.79 21.95 (21.95)
33.09 (11.14) 44.54 (22.59)
55.38 (10.84) 1:07.10 (22.56)
1:17.81 (10.71) 1:29.42 (22.32)
13 Southern Cali 'A' 1:29.75 1:29.71 qA
1) Carlson, Kasey SO 2) Simms, Joan Christel JR
3) Parrish, Lindsay JR 4) Smith, Amanda SR
10.84 22.47 (22.47)
33.11 (10.64) 44.79 (22.32)
55.47 (10.68) 1:07.26 (22.47)
1:17.80 (10.54) 1:29.71 (22.45)
14 Maryland 'A' 1:30.02 1:29.72 qA
1) Lafferty, Megan JR 2) Fittin, Carolyn FR
3) Glover, Virginia SR 4) Roberts, Jennifer SO
22.23 (22.23)
44.71 (22.48)
1:06.96 (22.25)
1:29.72 (22.76)
15 Boise St 'A' 1:29.73 1:29.82 qA
1) Boucher, Amber SR 2) Hughey, Stevie JR
3) Johansen, Sydney FR 4) North, Stephanie SR
11.01 22.52 (22.52)
33.03 (10.51) 44.90 (22.38)
55.52 (10.62) 1:07.60 (22.70)
1:18.11 (10.51) 1:29.82 (22.22)
16 Penn St 'A' 1:29.60 1:29.85 qA
1) Whitmire, Paige JR 2) Palser, Samantha SR
3) Pulos, Katherine SR 4) Thomas, Erin SR
10.77 22.49 (22.49)
32.74 (10.25) 44.52 (22.03)
55.06 (10.54) 1:07.04 (22.52)
1:18.05 (11.01) 1:29.85 (22.81)
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17 Minnesota 'A' 1:30.31 1:29.90 A
1) Caflisch, Erin SO 2) Behrens, Tess SO
3) Weiland, Rebecca FR 4) Plant, Jessica FR
11.05 22.71 (22.71)
33.22 (10.51) 45.00 (22.29)
55.54 (10.54) 1:07.33 (22.33)
1:18.02 (10.69) 1:29.90 (22.57)
18 Ohio St 'A' 1:30.04 1:29.96 A
1) Williams, Michelle SO 2) Detro, Megan JR
3) Cater, Phoebe SO 4) Moran, Kelsey JR
22.65 (22.65)
44.63 (21.98)
1:07.15 (22.52)
1:29.96 (22.81)
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19 Louisiana St 'A' 1:29.22 1:29.97 A
1) Carter, Amber FR 2) Niemi, Marlene FR
3) White, Rainey SO 4) Goates, Samantha SR
11.28 23.03 (23.03)
33.46 (10.43) 45.06 (22.03)
55.77 (10.71) 1:07.71 (22.65)
1:18.23 (10.52) 1:29.97 (22.26)Big Day Today as Broncos Try to Earn Points in Learfield Cup
Student-athletes in two sports will be counted on to earn points for Boise State in the annual Learfield Cup. Four Bronco swimmers and four Bronco wrestlers compete at the 2012 NCAA Championships beginning today in their respective sports.
To this point in the Learfield Cup, the football team and the women's track team are the only ones which have scored points for Boise State. The Bronco football team once again was ranked in the Top 10 while Mele Vaisima scored points for the women's track team just last week at the 2012 Indoor Track & Field Championships in Nampa.
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Both the swimming and wrestling championships get underway at 10 this morning. Blue Through and Through will help you track results.
Don't forget the home opener for the Boise State this afternoon at 3 at Mountain Cove Field in Boise. The Broncos host Minnesota.
To this point in the Learfield Cup, the football team and the women's track team are the only ones which have scored points for Boise State. The Bronco football team once again was ranked in the Top 10 while Mele Vaisima scored points for the women's track team just last week at the 2012 Indoor Track & Field Championships in Nampa.
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Don't forget the home opener for the Boise State this afternoon at 3 at Mountain Cove Field in Boise. The Broncos host Minnesota.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Schedule for Boise State Swimmers at the 2012 NCAA National Championships
Here is the schedule for the four Broncos at the 2012 NCAA Swimming Championships:
100 Butterfly (Trials Friday approximately 11:30 A.M. Mountain, Finals at 7 P.M.):
Amber Boucher, seeded #11 (52.30), will need 52.12 to place in top eight
Stevie Hughery, seeded #59 (54.46)
50 Freestyle (Trials Thursday at approximately 1 P.M. Mountain, Finals at 7:30 P.M.):
Amber Boucher, seeded #17 (22.31), needs 22.04 to finish in top eight
Stephanie North, seeded 19th (22.33)
100 Freestyle (Trials Saturday at approximately 10:30 A.M., Finals at 7:30 P.M.):
Stephanie North, seeded #10 (48.34), needs 48.27 to finish in top eight
Amber Boucher, seeded #15 (48.51)
200 Freestyle (Trials Friday at Noon, Finals at 8 P.M.):
Stephanie North #42 (1:47.01), will need 1:44.39 to place eighth.
100 Breaststroke (Trials Friday at 1 P.M., Finals at 9 P.M.):
Sydney Johansen, seeded #41 (1:01.42), needs 59.64 to place #8.
200 Backstroke (Trials Saturday at 10 A.M., Finals at 6 P.M.):
Sydney Johansen, seeded #49 (1:58.64), needs 1:53.86 to place #8.
200 Individual Medley (Trials Thursday at approximately Noon Mountain Time, Finals at 8 P.M.):
Sydney Johansen, seeded #54 (1:59.93)
200 Freestyle Relay (Trials Thursday at 10 A.M., Finals at 6 p.m.):
#14 seed with a time of 1:29.73
100 Butterfly (Trials Friday approximately 11:30 A.M. Mountain, Finals at 7 P.M.):
Amber Boucher, seeded #11 (52.30), will need 52.12 to place in top eight
Stevie Hughery, seeded #59 (54.46)
50 Freestyle (Trials Thursday at approximately 1 P.M. Mountain, Finals at 7:30 P.M.):
Amber Boucher, seeded #17 (22.31), needs 22.04 to finish in top eight
Stephanie North, seeded 19th (22.33)
100 Freestyle (Trials Saturday at approximately 10:30 A.M., Finals at 7:30 P.M.):
Stephanie North, seeded #10 (48.34), needs 48.27 to finish in top eight
Amber Boucher, seeded #15 (48.51)
200 Freestyle (Trials Friday at Noon, Finals at 8 P.M.):
Stephanie North #42 (1:47.01), will need 1:44.39 to place eighth.
100 Breaststroke (Trials Friday at 1 P.M., Finals at 9 P.M.):
Sydney Johansen, seeded #41 (1:01.42), needs 59.64 to place #8.
200 Backstroke (Trials Saturday at 10 A.M., Finals at 6 P.M.):
Sydney Johansen, seeded #49 (1:58.64), needs 1:53.86 to place #8.
200 Individual Medley (Trials Thursday at approximately Noon Mountain Time, Finals at 8 P.M.):
Sydney Johansen, seeded #54 (1:59.93)
200 Freestyle Relay (Trials Thursday at 10 A.M., Finals at 6 p.m.):
#14 seed with a time of 1:29.73
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Harper Qualifies for U.S. Olympic Trials
Congratulations to Boise State freshman Heather Harper, who became the seventh Bronco to qualify for the Olympic Trials. Harper swam the 100-meter breaststroke in 1:12.14 at the U.S.A. Swimming Sectionals in Federal Way, Washington.
Harper will compete at the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials June 25-July 2 in Omaha, Nebraska. She will join teammates Amber Boucher (50 freestyle, 100 freestyle and 100 butterfly), Stephanie North (50 freestyle, 100 freestyle), Rachel Heaney (200 butterfly) and Chelsea Miller (200 breaststroke) at the Trials. Junior Christine Rainger (200 butterfly, 200 individual medley and 400 individual medley) will compete for her native Canada at the 2012 Canadian Olympic Trials March 27-April 1 in Montreal. Incoming Boise State freshman Taylor Paddington has met the Canadian qualifying standard in five freestyle events.
Harper will compete at the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials June 25-July 2 in Omaha, Nebraska. She will join teammates Amber Boucher (50 freestyle, 100 freestyle and 100 butterfly), Stephanie North (50 freestyle, 100 freestyle), Rachel Heaney (200 butterfly) and Chelsea Miller (200 breaststroke) at the Trials. Junior Christine Rainger (200 butterfly, 200 individual medley and 400 individual medley) will compete for her native Canada at the 2012 Canadian Olympic Trials March 27-April 1 in Montreal. Incoming Boise State freshman Taylor Paddington has met the Canadian qualifying standard in five freestyle events.
Bronco Schedule for This Week
The Boise State women's golf team is competing at the Fresno State Lexus Classic. Meanwhile, the women's tennis team tries to break out of a slump in a match Wednesday morning at 11 against Washington State. That will likely be played at the Boas Indoor Tennis Center off of Boise Avenue in Boise.
Thursday, Brian Owen,George Ivanov, Jake Swartz and Brent Chriswell will compete in the 2012 NCAA National Wrestling Championships in St. Louis. While one sport is going down in the number of Boise State representatives, another is on the rise. Stephanie North, Amber Boucher, Rachel Heaney and Sydney Johansen give Boise State the most representatives at the NCAA Swimming & Diving Championships in school history. Both of those Championship events go through Saturday.
The Bronco softball team finally gets to play a home game and that is scheduled for Wednesday at 4 p.m. when the Lady Broncos host Minnesota at Mountain Cove Field. Boise State hosts Portland State Friday at noon and then takes on Utah State at 4.
The men's tennis team hosts Arizona Friday afternoon at 2, again most likely at the Boas Center given the typical weather for this time of year.
The #15 Boise State gymnastics team treks to Southern Utah for a meet Friday at 7.
More action is lined up for the weekend and Blue Through and Through will keep you up to date on the schedule and results, as you have come to expect.
Thursday, Brian Owen,George Ivanov, Jake Swartz and Brent Chriswell will compete in the 2012 NCAA National Wrestling Championships in St. Louis. While one sport is going down in the number of Boise State representatives, another is on the rise. Stephanie North, Amber Boucher, Rachel Heaney and Sydney Johansen give Boise State the most representatives at the NCAA Swimming & Diving Championships in school history. Both of those Championship events go through Saturday.
The Bronco softball team finally gets to play a home game and that is scheduled for Wednesday at 4 p.m. when the Lady Broncos host Minnesota at Mountain Cove Field. Boise State hosts Portland State Friday at noon and then takes on Utah State at 4.
The men's tennis team hosts Arizona Friday afternoon at 2, again most likely at the Boas Center given the typical weather for this time of year.
The #15 Boise State gymnastics team treks to Southern Utah for a meet Friday at 7.
More action is lined up for the weekend and Blue Through and Through will keep you up to date on the schedule and results, as you have come to expect.
Four Broncos Head to NCAA National Wrestling Championships
The smallest contingent of Boise State wrestlers in several years will be at this year's NCAA National Wrestling Championships in St. Louis. The Championships begin Thursday, with Brian Owen (133 pounds), George Ivanov (157), Jake Swartz (184) and Brent Chriswell (197) representing the school.
Owen is 8-1 this season after being out of action due to injury for most of the season. Owen began participating in February and his only loss was to #2 seed Logan Stieber of Ohio State. Owen won the Pac-12 Championship at 133 pounds last month in Boise. Ivanov comes into the Tournament with a 22-6 mark after finishing second in his weight classification. Swartz also won the Pac-12 and sports an 18-4 record. Jake is ranked 10th in the nation and he too missed part of the season with a leg injury. Chriswell is 14-2 after winning the Pac-12, his third conference championship of his career.
Swartz is the #10 seed at 184 pounds and will meet Matt Ryan of West Virginia (19-4). Owen has to face #3 seed Tony Ramos of Iowa (28-3)in the first round at 133 pounds while Ivanov will take on Joshua Kreimier of Air Force. Chriswell challenges #5 Cayle Byers of Oklahoma State (23-3).
Blue Through and Through will have up-to-date information and results on all of the Broncos at the National Tournament.
Owen is 8-1 this season after being out of action due to injury for most of the season. Owen began participating in February and his only loss was to #2 seed Logan Stieber of Ohio State. Owen won the Pac-12 Championship at 133 pounds last month in Boise. Ivanov comes into the Tournament with a 22-6 mark after finishing second in his weight classification. Swartz also won the Pac-12 and sports an 18-4 record. Jake is ranked 10th in the nation and he too missed part of the season with a leg injury. Chriswell is 14-2 after winning the Pac-12, his third conference championship of his career.
Swartz is the #10 seed at 184 pounds and will meet Matt Ryan of West Virginia (19-4). Owen has to face #3 seed Tony Ramos of Iowa (28-3)in the first round at 133 pounds while Ivanov will take on Joshua Kreimier of Air Force. Chriswell challenges #5 Cayle Byers of Oklahoma State (23-3).
Blue Through and Through will have up-to-date information and results on all of the Broncos at the National Tournament.
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