Boise State got a hit but no runs in their part of the first. UNLV batting.
Sunday, May 5, 2013
San Diego State Leads Colorado State Early
The Aztecs with a 1-0 lead. If they go on to win this game, San Diego State just needs to win two of three at home against UNLV to win the Mountain West.
Boise State Golfers Headed for 7th
Boise State is five over with two holes to play in the final round of the Mountain West Men's Golf Championships in Tucson. The Broncos are placed where they likely won't finish worse than seventh, but barring a late collapse by other teams, Boise State can't finish any higher either.
MWC Softball Tiebreakers
If two teams finish the season with the same conference records, of course, head-to-head will decide the league champion. And that will be easy since each team plays every other league team three times.
San Diego State would win head-to-head tiebreakers with Nevada and Fresno State but would lose to Boise State. The Aztecs and Colorado State are playing their third game today which would decide their tiebreaker. Nevada holds an advantage should they wind up in a two-way tie with Colorado State, but would lose tiebreakers with both San Diego State and Fresno State. Nevada and Boise State meet next weekend for three. Fresno State owns tiebreakers with Boise State and Nevada while Colorado State owns the tiebreaker over Fresno State but would lose to Nevada and Boise State.
If three or more teams finish in a first-place tie, then you go to the record amongst the tied teams.
If there is a four-way tie between San Diego State, Boise State, Fresno State and Colorado State, Fresno State is 5-4 against the other three teams. Colorado State and San Diego State are both 4-4 with their one game left against each other while Boise State is 4-5. This would eliminate Boise State and the competition would be between Fresno State and the winner of the nightcap between CSU and San Diego State. Fresno lost both series, so the winner in this tiebreaker would be the winner of the San Diego State-Colorado State game this afternoon.
If the season ends in a three-way tie between Colorado State, San Diego State and Boise State, Boise State would be 4-2 against the other two teams and would win the tiebreaker.
If the three-way tie is between San Diego State, Colorado State and Fresno State, Fresno State has a 2-4 record against the other two. The winner of this tiebreaker would also be the winner of today's game between SD State and CSU.
If the three-way tie were between San Diego State, Boise State and Fresno State, Fresno State would win the tiebreaker with a 4-2 record against the other two. San Diego State would be 3-3 and Boise State 2-4.
If the three-way tie were between Fresno State, Boise State and Colorado State, Fresno State would win the tiebreaker by virtue of a 4-2 record against the other two. CSU would be 3-3 and Boise State 2-4.
So it's pretty obvious that Boise State's chances amount to this: they must win all four games and either wind up in a two-way tie with San Diego State or Colorado State or a three-way tie with San Diego State and Colorado State. Thus, Fresno State has to lose and cannot be in a tiebreaker with Boise State for the Broncos to emerge the winners.
San Diego State would win head-to-head tiebreakers with Nevada and Fresno State but would lose to Boise State. The Aztecs and Colorado State are playing their third game today which would decide their tiebreaker. Nevada holds an advantage should they wind up in a two-way tie with Colorado State, but would lose tiebreakers with both San Diego State and Fresno State. Nevada and Boise State meet next weekend for three. Fresno State owns tiebreakers with Boise State and Nevada while Colorado State owns the tiebreaker over Fresno State but would lose to Nevada and Boise State.
If three or more teams finish in a first-place tie, then you go to the record amongst the tied teams.
If there is a four-way tie between San Diego State, Boise State, Fresno State and Colorado State, Fresno State is 5-4 against the other three teams. Colorado State and San Diego State are both 4-4 with their one game left against each other while Boise State is 4-5. This would eliminate Boise State and the competition would be between Fresno State and the winner of the nightcap between CSU and San Diego State. Fresno lost both series, so the winner in this tiebreaker would be the winner of the San Diego State-Colorado State game this afternoon.
If the season ends in a three-way tie between Colorado State, San Diego State and Boise State, Boise State would be 4-2 against the other two teams and would win the tiebreaker.
If the three-way tie is between San Diego State, Colorado State and Fresno State, Fresno State has a 2-4 record against the other two. The winner of this tiebreaker would also be the winner of today's game between SD State and CSU.
If the three-way tie were between San Diego State, Boise State and Fresno State, Fresno State would win the tiebreaker with a 4-2 record against the other two. San Diego State would be 3-3 and Boise State 2-4.
If the three-way tie were between Fresno State, Boise State and Colorado State, Fresno State would win the tiebreaker by virtue of a 4-2 record against the other two. CSU would be 3-3 and Boise State 2-4.
So it's pretty obvious that Boise State's chances amount to this: they must win all four games and either wind up in a two-way tie with San Diego State or Colorado State or a three-way tie with San Diego State and Colorado State. Thus, Fresno State has to lose and cannot be in a tiebreaker with Boise State for the Broncos to emerge the winners.
San Diego State Pummels CSU 12-4
The Aztecs once again grab sole possession of first place in the Mountain West softball standings with a 9-5 mark, while Colorado State falls to 8-6, one-half game ahead of Nevada and one full game ahead of Boise State. Fresno State is 10-7, effectively now in second place pending their outcome with New Mexico this afternoon.
San Diego State Leads CSU 7-2
They go to the top of the fourth as the two MWC leaders battle it out. They'll play another game after this one is over.
San Diego State Leads Colorado State Early
San Diego State has scored four runs in the top of the first. The two teams are tied for the lead in the Mountain West with 8-5 records. They are scheduled to play two today.
Bronco Golfers Underway in Final Round
Boise State is two over par in the early going in the final round of the Mountain West Conference Men's Golf Championships in Tucson. The Broncos faltered in the final nine on Friday and in the first nine on Saturday. A sixth-place finish (they are eighth going into today) would be respectable.
Saturday, May 4, 2013
Fresno State Beats New Mexico
Fresno beat New Mexico 2-1 and is now 10-7. If the Bulldogs win tomorrow, there is no way Boise State can finish ahead of them, and that is likely bad news for Boise State, because Fresno has the tiebreaker over Boise State by virtue of three head-to-head wins.
Colorado State Beats San Diego 3-0
A good pitching performance by Kaycee Williams of the Rams. They now pull even with San Diego State at 8-5 in the Mountain West. Fresno State is 9-7 and plays tonight, while 8-7 Nevada is off until next weekend and Boise State is 7-7.
Colorado State Leads San Diego State 3-0
Bottom of the sixth. They've already postponed last night's game and didn't get the first game of a scheduled doubleheader in today.
Scoreboard Watching
Colorado State leads San Diego State 2-0 in the bottom of the fourth. Boise State chasing both, so it's difficult to say which team's win will most benefit the Broncos, but San Diego State is in first as of the moment.
Boise State Now 7-7 in MWC Play
With Boise State's dramatic 9-7 win today, the Lady Broncos have pulled even in Mountain West play at 7-7. That's a long ways from starting the season 0-3 after being swept by Fresno State. UNLV is 6-8, falling behind Boise State in the conference standings. Fresno State is in third with a 9-7 mark while Nevada is 8-7. Fresno State has two more games with New Mexico while Nevada travels to Boise State for their final three games next weekend.
Work Faces Heart of UNLV Order
If Lela Work and Boise State are going to finish this one out, they'll need to deal with the 3-4-5 hitters of UNLF. Broncos lead 9-6 in the bottom of the seventh.
UNLV Out in the Sixth
The Lady Rebels got a double but Lela Work finished them off in the sixth. Boise State enters the seventh up 9-6.
Makenna Weir Grand Slam Puts Boise State Up 9-6
Makenna Weir blasted a 3-2, two-out pitch over the fence for a grand slam at a time Boise State most needed it. Broncos lead 9-6 in the top of the sixth.
Broncos Have Loaded the Bases in the Sixth
A Tara Glover single and walks to Devon Bridges and Mackenzie Whyte have loaded them up for Boise State.
Bronco Golfers Finish 14 Over
Had it not been for a horrific start, Boise State might be in the thick of the race for the Mountain West Men's Golf Championship. But they began their first four holes eight over and finished 14 over for the day, actually better than yesterday. Boise State is 30 over for the two days thus far, with six teams still out on the course.
Bronco Offense Continues Momentum
Boise State has scored five runs in the top of the first against UNLV--they are still batting with one out.
A single by Tara Glover, a double by Holly Bourke that drove in Glover, a single by Devon Bridges that plated Bourke, a walk to Mackenzie Whyte, a single by Sarah Barnes loaded the bases, then Makenna Weir doubled to score Whyte and Bridges and, after a strikeout, Ashley Palmer just singled to score Barnes.
Boise State Golfers Still Next to Last
Nevada finally matched Boise State's +15 today, but the Broncos are probably going to finish the day next to last. Boise State now 31 over for the two days thus far; Fresno State is seventh at plus 24 and they just have two holes left.
San Diego State has led the way today with six under par and has caught New Mexico--those two teams both two under overall. UNLV is eight strokes back.
San Diego State has led the way today with six under par and has caught New Mexico--those two teams both two under overall. UNLV is eight strokes back.
MWC Men's Golf Standings
All the teams are underway this morning in Tucson. New Mexico is one over today but still one under for the tournament. San Diego State and UNLV are 3 over overall while Colorado State is 10 over, Air Force at a +13, Wyoming is 20 over, Fresno State is 23 over, Boise State is 25 over, including 9 over par today, and Nevada is the only team standing between the Broncos and last place with a +33.
Bronco Golfers Last This Morning
The second round of the Mountain West Men's Golf Championship is underway in Tucson. As one of the last three teams yesterday, Boise State teed off early this morning and so far, the Broncos have the worst score. They are six over for the day and now 22 over for the tournament and have slipped to eighth place. They were in second this time yesterday.
For the Boise State Softball Team to Reach the Postseason
Boise State dug themselves a hole early in the Mountain West. The team has never made the NCAA Tournament in softball, and this year there is no conference tournament, so for the Lady Broncos to even sniff the postseason, the following must happen:
Boise State must win all remaining five games.
San Diego State can do no better than 3-3.
Colorado State can do no better than 4-2.
Even that scenario may result in a tie of from 3-5 teams. It gets complicated with more than three teams in the tie. However, if the three teams above wind up in a tie and Fresno State loses one of its two remaining games, Boise State would reach the NCAA's by virtue of defeating both San Diego State and Colorado State in series earlier this spring. Boise State would lose a tiebreaker with Fresno State, since they were swept by the Bulldogs, which led to the mess the Lady Broncos are currently in.
San Diego State and Colorado State play two today and one tomorrow--probably best for Boise State if the Rams win 2 of 3. Fresno State hosts New Mexico today and tomorrow, and the Lobos need to win one. New Mexico sure was a thorn in Boise State's side earlier this year when the Broncos really needed to sweep the series.
Boise State must win all remaining five games.
San Diego State can do no better than 3-3.
Colorado State can do no better than 4-2.
Even that scenario may result in a tie of from 3-5 teams. It gets complicated with more than three teams in the tie. However, if the three teams above wind up in a tie and Fresno State loses one of its two remaining games, Boise State would reach the NCAA's by virtue of defeating both San Diego State and Colorado State in series earlier this spring. Boise State would lose a tiebreaker with Fresno State, since they were swept by the Bulldogs, which led to the mess the Lady Broncos are currently in.
San Diego State and Colorado State play two today and one tomorrow--probably best for Boise State if the Rams win 2 of 3. Fresno State hosts New Mexico today and tomorrow, and the Lobos need to win one. New Mexico sure was a thorn in Boise State's side earlier this year when the Broncos really needed to sweep the series.
Friday, May 3, 2013
Bronco Women Lead UNLV 14-6
Tara Glover, Devon Bridges, Sarah Barnes, Rose Saenz and Jordan Kreiger have two hits each as the team has 13 through six innings. Boise State must know they have to win out to have any chance at all of going to the postseason.
Mackenzie Whyte and Barnes have both gone yard, and Bridges has two homers, having just hit a shot in the top of the seventh.
Mackenzie Whyte and Barnes have both gone yard, and Bridges has two homers, having just hit a shot in the top of the seventh.
Boise State Takes Second Fork
The Broncos fell down the stretch to finish seventh place in the opening round of the Mountain West Conference Men's Golf Championships, a full 16 strokes back of first-place New Mexico, when they were just three strokes behind with nine holes to play. Such is the story of Boise State golf in the last few decades.
New Mexico finished the opening round two under par, while UNLV is three over and San Diego State finished four over. Colorado State finished 12 over par. Even Wyoming, which was seven strokes back of Boise State, finished ahead of the Broncos on this day with 15 over par--the Cowboys are tied with Air Force. Only Fresno State (+17) and Nevada (+30) are behind Boise State.
The teams continue with the second round tomorrow in Tucson.
New Mexico finished the opening round two under par, while UNLV is three over and San Diego State finished four over. Colorado State finished 12 over par. Even Wyoming, which was seven strokes back of Boise State, finished ahead of the Broncos on this day with 15 over par--the Cowboys are tied with Air Force. Only Fresno State (+17) and Nevada (+30) are behind Boise State.
The teams continue with the second round tomorrow in Tucson.
New Mexico, UNLV and San Diego State in the Clubhouse
New Mexico finished two under, UNLV 3 over and San Diego State four over.
Remember when we said Boise State was in a crucial position and that they could either pick up strokes and join the leaders or fall way back? Boise State has now fallen six strokes over par, just four strokes ahead of fifth-place Wyoming.
Remember when we said Boise State was in a crucial position and that they could either pick up strokes and join the leaders or fall way back? Boise State has now fallen six strokes over par, just four strokes ahead of fifth-place Wyoming.
Boise State Golfers Still in Main Group of Four
New Mexico is off by themselves at 3 under par, while Boise State and UNLV are 3 over. San Diego State at 4 over is the only other team near the leaders.
Boise State Golfers At Crucial Fork
Boise State now four over par in the opening round of the MWC Men's Golf Championships this weekend. The Broncos will either tough it up and gain some strokes to join the leaders, or slip well back in the pack to seventh. Whether they finish the day second or seventh depends on the next few holes, which are among the toughest in Tucson.
Boise State Up To #31 in Manufacturer
http://www.clc.com/News/Archived-Rankings/Rankings-Q4-2012.aspx
And the Bronco Brand continues to grow!
And the Bronco Brand continues to grow!
Bronco Golfers Can't Get Over the Hump
Boise State showed it could golf well early on, but now the team has slipped three over par, even with San Diego State, whom we felt was golfing well enough to challenge.
UNLV With Tough 14th Hole
UNLV was right with New Mexico, but the Rebels lost four strokes on the 14th hole and are now three over par. The Lobos still set the pace at three over par through 12 holes (they're about to play that 14th), while Boise State sits at two over par through five. San Diego State (+4), Wyoming and Fresno State (both at five over) and Colorado State (+6) are next.
Competitive MWC Championships Thus Far
Pretty tight race in the opening round of the MWC Men's Golf Championships in Tucson, Arizona. Only Nevada and Air Force are way off the pace set by New Mexico.
The Lobos are three under par through 10 holes, and lead UNLV, which is one under through 11. Fresno State has pulled even with a slumping Boise State at two over--the Broncos have lost three strokes in the last two holes and are just through six, so lots of challenges remain.
Wyoming and San Diego State are just one stroke back of the Broncos and Bulldogs, with Colorado State six over par. Air Force (+8) and Nevada (+11) are eighth and ninth respectively.
The Lobos are three under par through 10 holes, and lead UNLV, which is one under through 11. Fresno State has pulled even with a slumping Boise State at two over--the Broncos have lost three strokes in the last two holes and are just through six, so lots of challenges remain.
Wyoming and San Diego State are just one stroke back of the Broncos and Bulldogs, with Colorado State six over par. Air Force (+8) and Nevada (+11) are eighth and ninth respectively.
Broncos Fall Off
Boise State now one over par, as they were oh so briefly under par that they need to golf this weekend. The Broncos now much closer to dropping to fifth than catching the leaders.
Boise State Proving They Can Play Sub-Par Golf
The Broncos are temporarily under par at one under, joining UNLV and New Mexico as the only Mountain West teams with that distinction. But Boise State has golfed much fewer holes than the latter two, and it's apparent they'll have to continue to shave strokes to have a shot at the MWC Championships.
New Mexico is currently four under while UNLV is two under par. Wyoming and Fresno State are within striking distance at three over par.
New Mexico is currently four under while UNLV is two under par. Wyoming and Fresno State are within striking distance at three over par.
Boise State Gets Back to Par
The Broncos are now even through five in the opening round of the Mountain West Conference Men's Golf Championship in Tucson. UNLV has now golfed 11 holes and is 2 under, while New Mexico is one under through 10.
Bronco Golfers Fall to Third
Boise State is just three holes into the opening round, and has fallen behind both New Mexico and UNLV. The Broncos are one over par, while the Lobos and Rebels are two under par 10 holes through the course. San Diego State is only four over par through seven holes.
New Mexico Off to Lead at MWC Golf Championships
New Mexico has gone through nine holes at the MWC Men's Golf Championships and is still one under par, effectively a big lead on the field. Boise State is even, but has only played two holes. Fresno State, meanwhile, is also even but has played three more holes than the Broncos. UNLV is one over par, while Nevada, Wyoming and Colorado State are just two over par, well into the course.
Boise State has a challenge to stay in the top five--they'll pretty much have to play Par Golf the rest of the way.
Boise State has a challenge to stay in the top five--they'll pretty much have to play Par Golf the rest of the way.
Bronco Golfers Underway at Mountain West Championships
Boise State has teed off this morning in Tucson in the opening round of the Mountain West Men's Golf Championships. With the Bronco women finishing second in their event, we'll see if the men can do as well.
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Murray Satterfield Has Passed Away
Murray Satterfield, who was Boise State's head coaches for some outstanding junior college teams, and foresaw the transition as a four-year basketball school, has passed away.
Satterfield took over as the head man in 1965-66, when the Junior College Broncos were 14-11. The following year, Boise State improved to 26-9 with a championship in the Intermountain Conference. The Broncos defeated College of Eastern Utah in the sub-regionals, then beat Nate Archibald and Western Arizona 89-86 and TVCC 83-61 to qualify for the NJCAA national tournament. The Broncos beat Dodge City, Kansas 91-77 before losing to Moberly, Missouri 70-50 and Powell, Wyoming 84-71.
The following year, the Broncos they were 26-5 in 1967-68, their best year ever as a junior college. Satterfield's team lost just three regular season games and repeated their ICAC conference title. BJC won the Region I tournament and once again qualified for the NJCAA national tournament. The Broncos lost to Miami Dade 62-55, beat St. Louis Baptist 66-64 in consolation, then lost 85-68 to Iowa Central.
Satterfield guided Boise State to a 19-8 mark in 1968-69, their first season as a major college basketball team. The Broncos were 20-8 the following year including a 90-74 win over Gonzaga and two wins over Pacific. The Broncos made the NCAA Division II Tournament, defeating Sacramento State 63-61 and losing to California, Riverside 83-71. Satterfield coached two-and-a-half more seasons, compiling a total record of 74-59, including 17-26 in the Big Sky Conference.
Satterfield's record of 74-59 is the third-best ever at Boise State. His 1968-69 team still holds the school record for holding opponents to 38.8% shooting. Among the players Satterfield coached were Ron Austin and Bill Otey, who helped Boise State make the transition to major college basketball.
Austin set a school record in 1970-71 that still stands, when he averaged 24.5 points per game. Austin also holds the school marks for career scoring average (20.5), free throws in a season with 194 (1970-71) and free throws attempted (247, also in 1970-71). Austin also holds the high-point game ever at Boise State with 42 against Montana in 1971, and he is #2 with 41 against Portland State and #5 with 39 vs. Montana, both of those also in 1971.
Otey's rebound averages of 17.3 in 1968-69 and 13.0 in 1969-70 are still 1-2 all-time. Steve Wallace, whom Satterfield recruited, is #3 on that list with an 11.0 average in 1971-72, and he is fourth with a 9.8 average in 1970-71. Otey holds the school record for career rebounding with a 15.1 average from 1968-1970.
Rest in peace, Coach Satterfield, and thank-you for all you did for the Broncos!
Satterfield took over as the head man in 1965-66, when the Junior College Broncos were 14-11. The following year, Boise State improved to 26-9 with a championship in the Intermountain Conference. The Broncos defeated College of Eastern Utah in the sub-regionals, then beat Nate Archibald and Western Arizona 89-86 and TVCC 83-61 to qualify for the NJCAA national tournament. The Broncos beat Dodge City, Kansas 91-77 before losing to Moberly, Missouri 70-50 and Powell, Wyoming 84-71.
The following year, the Broncos they were 26-5 in 1967-68, their best year ever as a junior college. Satterfield's team lost just three regular season games and repeated their ICAC conference title. BJC won the Region I tournament and once again qualified for the NJCAA national tournament. The Broncos lost to Miami Dade 62-55, beat St. Louis Baptist 66-64 in consolation, then lost 85-68 to Iowa Central.
Satterfield guided Boise State to a 19-8 mark in 1968-69, their first season as a major college basketball team. The Broncos were 20-8 the following year including a 90-74 win over Gonzaga and two wins over Pacific. The Broncos made the NCAA Division II Tournament, defeating Sacramento State 63-61 and losing to California, Riverside 83-71. Satterfield coached two-and-a-half more seasons, compiling a total record of 74-59, including 17-26 in the Big Sky Conference.
Satterfield's record of 74-59 is the third-best ever at Boise State. His 1968-69 team still holds the school record for holding opponents to 38.8% shooting. Among the players Satterfield coached were Ron Austin and Bill Otey, who helped Boise State make the transition to major college basketball.
Austin set a school record in 1970-71 that still stands, when he averaged 24.5 points per game. Austin also holds the school marks for career scoring average (20.5), free throws in a season with 194 (1970-71) and free throws attempted (247, also in 1970-71). Austin also holds the high-point game ever at Boise State with 42 against Montana in 1971, and he is #2 with 41 against Portland State and #5 with 39 vs. Montana, both of those also in 1971.
Otey's rebound averages of 17.3 in 1968-69 and 13.0 in 1969-70 are still 1-2 all-time. Steve Wallace, whom Satterfield recruited, is #3 on that list with an 11.0 average in 1971-72, and he is fourth with a 9.8 average in 1970-71. Otey holds the school record for career rebounding with a 15.1 average from 1968-1970.
Rest in peace, Coach Satterfield, and thank-you for all you did for the Broncos!
Boise State #25 in CBS Basketball Preseason Poll
Boise State has been ranked #25 in the preseason basketball poll by CBS:
This, by the way, is the first time Boise State has ever been ranked in a preseason poll. The Broncos only been ranked once during the regular season. It came in the famous 1987-88 season. There was only a Top 20 poll released at that time, and Boise State came in #23 briefly that season.
This, by the way, is the first time Boise State has ever been ranked in a preseason poll. The Broncos only been ranked once during the regular season. It came in the famous 1987-88 season. There was only a Top 20 poll released at that time, and Boise State came in #23 briefly that season.
Boise State Adds Kentucky in Basketball
NCAA Tournament member Boise State will travel to non-NCAA participant Kentucky this December, the schools announced today. The Broncos will meet the Wildcats December 10 in Lexington.
"We want to continue to build on what Coach Rice and his staff have accomplished in their time at Boise State," Director of Athletics Mark Coyle said. "Scheduling marquee games that will draw interest nationally is part of that process."
Boise State thumped LSU of the Southeastern Conference 89-70 last year at Taco Bell Arena.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Boise State To Play Clemson in Opening Round of NCAA Men's Tennis Tournament
The two-time Mountain West Conference champion Boise State men's tennis team will face #26 Clemson in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament May 10 in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Clemson was 18-7 this year, while the Broncos were 20-9. The Tigers have three seniors, two juniors, one sophomore and two freshmen in their lineup. Clemson lost 4-0 to #2 Virginia in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament, and also lost to them earlier in the year 7-0. Clemson owns wins over #22 Auburn (5-2), #28 Alabama (5-2), #34 Florida State (4-3), #48 Louisville (4-0), #54 North Carolina (6-1) and #55 Miami of Florida (4-3).
Clemson lost 6-0 to #3 Georgia, to #9 Duke (7-0), to #17 South Carolina (4-3), to #24 Wake Forest (4-3), to #38 North Carolina State (4-2) and to Boston College.
Boise State defeated #50 Texas Tech (4-3) to win the Blue-Gray Championship and also beat #31 Notre Dame (4-3), #36 Minnesota (4-3) and blanked #72 Nebraska and lost to #18 California (4-1), #33 Washington (5-2), #39 BYU (4-3), #40 San Diego (5-2), #41 Stanford (4-3), #43 San Diego State (4-3), #48 Louisville (4-1) and two matches to #60 Santa Clara.
Boise State's highest finish was the quarterfinals in 1991 and 1997, when they were ranked #4 in the nation. The Broncos made the Sweet 16 in 1990, 1998 and 2005.
Here is the full 2013 NCAA Bracket:
Clemson was 18-7 this year, while the Broncos were 20-9. The Tigers have three seniors, two juniors, one sophomore and two freshmen in their lineup. Clemson lost 4-0 to #2 Virginia in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament, and also lost to them earlier in the year 7-0. Clemson owns wins over #22 Auburn (5-2), #28 Alabama (5-2), #34 Florida State (4-3), #48 Louisville (4-0), #54 North Carolina (6-1) and #55 Miami of Florida (4-3).
Clemson lost 6-0 to #3 Georgia, to #9 Duke (7-0), to #17 South Carolina (4-3), to #24 Wake Forest (4-3), to #38 North Carolina State (4-2) and to Boston College.
Boise State defeated #50 Texas Tech (4-3) to win the Blue-Gray Championship and also beat #31 Notre Dame (4-3), #36 Minnesota (4-3) and blanked #72 Nebraska and lost to #18 California (4-1), #33 Washington (5-2), #39 BYU (4-3), #40 San Diego (5-2), #41 Stanford (4-3), #43 San Diego State (4-3), #48 Louisville (4-1) and two matches to #60 Santa Clara.
Boise State's highest finish was the quarterfinals in 1991 and 1997, when they were ranked #4 in the nation. The Broncos made the Sweet 16 in 1990, 1998 and 2005.
Here is the full 2013 NCAA Bracket:
Boise State Tennis Team Will Find Out NCAA Draw Soon
The selections for the 2013 NCAA Men's Tennis Tournament will begin in four minutes. Blue Through and Through will once again be first in Idaho to tell you when, who and where Boise State plays.
Monday, April 29, 2013
Boise State One of 15 Consistent Providers of Top NFL Talent
Jamar Taylor was the 52nd Boise State player to be chosen in the NFL Draft and the fifth Bronco to be taken in the second round. Boise State has had eight players chosen in the first three rounds since 2006 (an average of one per year) and has had a player taken in one of the first three rounds every year since 2012 except one (2009).
Boise State is one of 15 schools in the nation that has been a consistent provider of NFL talent in that time. Those 15 schools have sent a player to the NFL in one of the first three rounds in seven of the last eight years.
Here is that list:
Auburn (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013)
Boise State (2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013)
California (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013)
Clemson (2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013)
Florida (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013)
Florida State (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013)
Georgia (2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013)
Iowa (2006, 2007 ,2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012)
LSU (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013)
Notre Dame (2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013)
Ohio State (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013)
Oklahoma (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013)
Penn State (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013)
Texas (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013)
USC (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013)
Boise State's D.J. Harper Signs With San Francisco
D.J. Harper, one of the most talented running backs in Boise State history, signed a free agent contract to play for the San Francisco 49'ers of the National Football League.
Harper ran for 1,137 yards and 15 touchdowns last season and 2,779 yards and 39 touchdowns in his career. He accumulated his yards and scores against teams like Virginia, Georgia and Michigan State.
Harper ran for 1,137 yards and 15 touchdowns last season and 2,779 yards and 39 touchdowns in his career. He accumulated his yards and scores against teams like Virginia, Georgia and Michigan State.
Boise State Now Has Over 85 National Science Foundation Active Awards
While the Boise, Idaho and national media have been sleeping, Boise State has accumulated more than 85 active National Science Foundation awards and subawards, and over 100 faculty members are principal and co-principal investigators.
"Boise State faculty have been extraordinarily successful in the merit review process. They have excellent ideas and also take great care in presenting their proposals," said Sue Kemnitzer, the NSF's Deputy Director of the Electrical, Communications, and Cyber Systems Division in the Directorate for Engineering.
"I think one of Boise State's strengths is that its proposals have a very healthy and genuine interdisciplinary character, which is very special. It's actually quite rare. It's excellent for students because that's how the world works."
"Boise State faculty have been extraordinarily successful in the merit review process. They have excellent ideas and also take great care in presenting their proposals," said Sue Kemnitzer, the NSF's Deputy Director of the Electrical, Communications, and Cyber Systems Division in the Directorate for Engineering.
"I think one of Boise State's strengths is that its proposals have a very healthy and genuine interdisciplinary character, which is very special. It's actually quite rare. It's excellent for students because that's how the world works."
Dr. Jeffrey Johnson Earns National Science Foundation Early Career Development Award
Boise State's Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, assistant professor of geosciences, studies volcano acoustics, or more specifically, how the extremely intense low-frequency sound vibrations that are produced by erupting volcanoes relate to the type of volcano they are and the eruptions that they produce. This work has earned Dr. Johnson the National Science Foundation Early Career Development Award, arguably the nation's most prestigious award for junior university faculty members.
The five-year NSF grant, known as the CAREER Award, gives researchers such as Johnson an early-career boost of coveted and stable research funding over an extended period, an uncommon advantage for someone just starting out their research career. Johnson, in fact, is one of four Boise State faculty members with active CAREER awards--the others are Dr. Megan Frary, materials sciences and engineering, Dr. Inanc Senocak, mechanical and biomedical engineering, and Dr. Wan Kuang, electrical and computer engineering.
The award will allow Johnson to continue his volcano acoustic studies at erupting volcanoes in Chile, Ecuador, Guatemala and Hawai'i, as well as geothermal sites in Yellowstone National Park.
The five-year NSF grant, known as the CAREER Award, gives researchers such as Johnson an early-career boost of coveted and stable research funding over an extended period, an uncommon advantage for someone just starting out their research career. Johnson, in fact, is one of four Boise State faculty members with active CAREER awards--the others are Dr. Megan Frary, materials sciences and engineering, Dr. Inanc Senocak, mechanical and biomedical engineering, and Dr. Wan Kuang, electrical and computer engineering.
The award will allow Johnson to continue his volcano acoustic studies at erupting volcanoes in Chile, Ecuador, Guatemala and Hawai'i, as well as geothermal sites in Yellowstone National Park.
Boise State Teams with the Universities of Utah and Cal-Davis and Florida Institute of Technology On National Science Foundation Grant
Dr. Grady Wright, associate professor of mathematics at Boise State, is the principal investigator on a collaborative National Science Foundation grant to study "Chemically-active Viscoelastic Mixture Models in Physiology". Wright will be working with the University of Utah, University of Cal-Davis and the Florida Institute of Technology on the project, which was awarded a grant of $1.1 million.
Wright and his collaborators will utilize mathematical and computational models to provide researchers with a better understanding of certain biological processes in the human body where viscoelastic fluids such as mucus play a fundamental role.
"Viscoelastic fluids found in the body are difficult to study experimentally," Wright said. "Mathematical modeling and simulation of these processes provide a powerful, cheap and harmless way to understand the dynamics, mechanics and functions of these fluids."
Boise State's Cobourrn Studying Impact of Climate Change On Agriculture Sector
Dr. Kelly Cobourn, assistant Economics professor at Boise State, is examining how changes in climate and water have impacted the Snake River Basin in southern Idaho and eastern Oregon. Her work will assess how producers have adapted to changing weather patterns over the last 30 years, taking into account how water rights institutions have played a role in the decision-making process.
Cobourn, who earned a grant from NASA for the project, will use NASA satellite images as part of her research. Cobourn believes there is a disconnect between the climate signal the region receives and the amount of water a grower gets to apply to his field.
Cobourn will be working with Dr. Alejandro in geosciences, Dr. Scott Lowe and Dr. Sian Mooney in economics, as well as two master's students from Boise State's geosciences field and a number of undergraduates in economics.
Cobourn, who earned a grant from NASA for the project, will use NASA satellite images as part of her research. Cobourn believes there is a disconnect between the climate signal the region receives and the amount of water a grower gets to apply to his field.
Cobourn will be working with Dr. Alejandro in geosciences, Dr. Scott Lowe and Dr. Sian Mooney in economics, as well as two master's students from Boise State's geosciences field and a number of undergraduates in economics.
Wakild Earns National Science Foundation Award
Dr. Emily Wakild, assistant professor in the Boise State History Department, has been awarded a $196,000 National Science Foundation award, "Comparative Histories of Scientific Conservation: Nature, Science and Society in Patagonian and Amazonian South America".
Wakild, whose interest in the topic grew out of her first book: Revolutionary Parks: Conservation, Social Justice and Mexico's National Parks 1910-1940 in 2011, will focus her study on protected landscapes in South America and their collective importance. Wakild's project will advance the cause of conservation in South America into debates about land management and nature protection by re-focusing attention on how science is produced in the field.
Wakild will work in archives in Chile and Brazil and add that information to work she has previously done in Argentina.
Boise State Launches Ido Teach Program
The Boise State College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Education have teamed to start the Ido teach program, an innovative secondary education teacher preparation program for science, technology, engineering and math. The program will give a solid background to secondary teachers of science and math. The program kicked off last year at Boise State. Here are the facts about Ido Teach:
A priority program for Boise State with support from its senior leadership, deans and faculty
First UTeach replication effort in the Pacific Northwest and Northern Rocky Mountain region
Centrally located within this eight-state, Pacific Northwest/Northern Rocky Mountain region, which makes up 84% of the undergraduate students at Boise State
Growing capacity and engagement in science, technology, engineering and mathematics [STEM] education research and development
Cross-section of support from the College of Arts & Sciences, College of Education and College of Engineering
Will be integrated with Boise State’s STEM Station as part of its charter to increase opportunities for STEM education in the K-12 community
Partnering with business and industry to support the program and assure we are meeting the region’s STEM education needs
A priority program for Boise State with support from its senior leadership, deans and faculty
First UTeach replication effort in the Pacific Northwest and Northern Rocky Mountain region
Centrally located within this eight-state, Pacific Northwest/Northern Rocky Mountain region, which makes up 84% of the undergraduate students at Boise State
Growing capacity and engagement in science, technology, engineering and mathematics [STEM] education research and development
Cross-section of support from the College of Arts & Sciences, College of Education and College of Engineering
Will be integrated with Boise State’s STEM Station as part of its charter to increase opportunities for STEM education in the K-12 community
Partnering with business and industry to support the program and assure we are meeting the region’s STEM education needs
Boise State College of Business Continues to Be One of the World's Leaders
When I was going to Boise State, the business program was already one of the tops in the world and it's good to see the progress continuing.
Once again, the association to advance Collegiate Schools of Business (aaCSB) has given notice to Boise State that it has maintained business accreditation through 2016. AACSB is the hallmark of excellence in business education, earned by less than 5% of the world's business programs. Boise State has proudly earned that distinction for nearly 40 years now.
Once again, the association to advance Collegiate Schools of Business (aaCSB) has given notice to Boise State that it has maintained business accreditation through 2016. AACSB is the hallmark of excellence in business education, earned by less than 5% of the world's business programs. Boise State has proudly earned that distinction for nearly 40 years now.
Boise State Doctoral Program in Biomolecular Sciences Off to Great Start
The interdisciplinary doctoral program in biomolecular sciences that Boise State launched last fall has begun preparing candidates to satisfy the needs of a growing biotechnology sector and the medical community in general. The faculty from the colleges of biological sciences, chemistry, biochemistry and physics combine to teach students, who can also work with faculty in other fields including materials science and engineering, kinesiology, mathematics and computer science.
Boise State Adds Two More Doctorate Degrees
Most people are fully aware of Boise State's meteoric rise to national prominence in football and other sports. Unfortunately, the media does a terrible job of writing about the school's advances in academics. You know from this site that the Boise State Speech & Debate Team has become nearly a perennial National Champion.
And you now know that Boise State has added two doctorate programs, one in public policy and an online nursing doctorate program. The program focuses on ensuring that the university continues to serve as a top resource for those at all levels of government, as well as for citizens who seek improved public policy knowledge, development and implementation.
Graduates will be prepared for senior-level positions in public, nonprofit and international organizations, research in natural resource policy, environmental policy, science policy, and positions in government, nonprofit and advocacy groups and consulting organizations, as well as in academic teaching and research positions.
Full-time and part-time students may apply now for the program that begins this fall. Learn more at: sspa.boisestate.edu/phd-ppa.
A newly-approved doctoral program will prepare more nurses to assume leadership responsibilites in education and the clinical work force. The Affordable Health Care Act will lead to tens of thousands of more jobs for both nurses and doctors in the years to come since millions of people be getting annual checkups for the first time and with nearly 100% of the public being covered by insurance, more doctor visits are a logical result.
The online doctor of nursing practice program will begin in August of this year. Entry requires a current registered nurse license (RN), a bachelor's degree in nursing with a master's degree in a related field, or a master's degree in nursing.
“Health care systems are growing and becoming more
complex and nurses are pivotal in these systems,” says
Dr. Pam Springer, associate dean of the College of Health
Sciences and director of the School of Nursing. “Nurses
prepared with practice doctorates have the skills
necessary to work within these complex systems to
improve the health care experience and outcomes.”
Boise State has forged a memorandum of understanding
(MOU) with Idaho State University that outlines how
graduate education at the two schools can benefit Idaho. The agreement includes a new doctorate in nursing at ISU
that will focus on direct care advanced practice nursing .
Boise State’s new degree is part of a broader set of
existing and newly approved graduate programs at Boise State that also include two existing master’s degrees
in nursing and a new adult-Gerontology nurse
practitioner program that includes a master’s degree in adult-gerontology nursing and two new graduate certificates:
adult-gerontology nurse practitioner and acute care, adult-gerontology nurse practitioner.
And you now know that Boise State has added two doctorate programs, one in public policy and an online nursing doctorate program. The program focuses on ensuring that the university continues to serve as a top resource for those at all levels of government, as well as for citizens who seek improved public policy knowledge, development and implementation.
Graduates will be prepared for senior-level positions in public, nonprofit and international organizations, research in natural resource policy, environmental policy, science policy, and positions in government, nonprofit and advocacy groups and consulting organizations, as well as in academic teaching and research positions.
Full-time and part-time students may apply now for the program that begins this fall. Learn more at: sspa.boisestate.edu/phd-ppa.
A newly-approved doctoral program will prepare more nurses to assume leadership responsibilites in education and the clinical work force. The Affordable Health Care Act will lead to tens of thousands of more jobs for both nurses and doctors in the years to come since millions of people be getting annual checkups for the first time and with nearly 100% of the public being covered by insurance, more doctor visits are a logical result.
The online doctor of nursing practice program will begin in August of this year. Entry requires a current registered nurse license (RN), a bachelor's degree in nursing with a master's degree in a related field, or a master's degree in nursing.
“Health care systems are growing and becoming more
complex and nurses are pivotal in these systems,” says
Dr. Pam Springer, associate dean of the College of Health
Sciences and director of the School of Nursing. “Nurses
prepared with practice doctorates have the skills
necessary to work within these complex systems to
improve the health care experience and outcomes.”
Boise State has forged a memorandum of understanding
(MOU) with Idaho State University that outlines how
graduate education at the two schools can benefit Idaho. The agreement includes a new doctorate in nursing at ISU
that will focus on direct care advanced practice nursing .
Boise State’s new degree is part of a broader set of
existing and newly approved graduate programs at Boise State that also include two existing master’s degrees
in nursing and a new adult-Gerontology nurse
practitioner program that includes a master’s degree in adult-gerontology nursing and two new graduate certificates:
adult-gerontology nurse practitioner and acute care, adult-gerontology nurse practitioner.
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Bridges Breaks School Home Run Record in Loss
Devon Bridges blasted career homer #38 this afternoon to break the school record. The Lady Broncos weren't able to capitalize, however, losing 5-4 to Colorado State.
With six games remaining in their regular season, Boise State needs to win at least five, and they may need to win all six of them. The Broncos travel to UNLV for three before closing out the year at home against Nevada. First-place San Diego State (8-4 in MWC play) travels to Colorado State for three, then returns home to host UNLV. San Diego State is a full three games ahead of Boise State, and there are several other teams in between as well.
With six games remaining in their regular season, Boise State needs to win at least five, and they may need to win all six of them. The Broncos travel to UNLV for three before closing out the year at home against Nevada. First-place San Diego State (8-4 in MWC play) travels to Colorado State for three, then returns home to host UNLV. San Diego State is a full three games ahead of Boise State, and there are several other teams in between as well.
Broncos Win Mountain West
It was a tough battle, but Patton's Army has done it again--they've won another conference title!
Boise State edged New Mexico this afternoon to take the Mountain West Conference tournament and the automatic NCAA berth that goes with it. Boise State lost the doubles point, making it tougher on themselves.
But when the six players scattered to the singles courts, the Broncos took care of business, winning four of those six matches. Garrett Patton won his match at #6 singles, 6-3, 6-4 to even the score at 1. Thomas Tenreiro won yet, taking a 6-3, 6-2 straight set victory. Scott Sears was beaten at #3 singles 6-3, 6-1 as New Mexico tied the match at 2. Mitch McDaniels of New Mexico downed Fillipp Pogostkin 6-3, 6-4 and was within one of stealing the crown.
But dependable Andy Bettles kept Boise State's hopes alive with a 6-2, 6-4 win at #1 singles. All ties turned to court #2 where Nathan Sereke was locked in a three-set match with Conor Berg of New Mexico. The two competitors traded 6-2 wins in the opening two sets. Berg scored a service break to go up 4-2 in the third set. But Sereke fought back. They then proceeded to a 6-6 tie in the third set, bringing on a tiebreaker in an already dramatic match. Sereke won that tiebreaker, leading to hoots and hollers from the Broncos. They were Mountain West Champs for the second straight year!
Boise State will find out their draw in the NCAA's Tuesday, but one thing's for sure--the Broncos will score more points in the Learfield Cup just for making the tourney.
Boise State edged New Mexico this afternoon to take the Mountain West Conference tournament and the automatic NCAA berth that goes with it. Boise State lost the doubles point, making it tougher on themselves.
But when the six players scattered to the singles courts, the Broncos took care of business, winning four of those six matches. Garrett Patton won his match at #6 singles, 6-3, 6-4 to even the score at 1. Thomas Tenreiro won yet, taking a 6-3, 6-2 straight set victory. Scott Sears was beaten at #3 singles 6-3, 6-1 as New Mexico tied the match at 2. Mitch McDaniels of New Mexico downed Fillipp Pogostkin 6-3, 6-4 and was within one of stealing the crown.
But dependable Andy Bettles kept Boise State's hopes alive with a 6-2, 6-4 win at #1 singles. All ties turned to court #2 where Nathan Sereke was locked in a three-set match with Conor Berg of New Mexico. The two competitors traded 6-2 wins in the opening two sets. Berg scored a service break to go up 4-2 in the third set. But Sereke fought back. They then proceeded to a 6-6 tie in the third set, bringing on a tiebreaker in an already dramatic match. Sereke won that tiebreaker, leading to hoots and hollers from the Broncos. They were Mountain West Champs for the second straight year!
Boise State will find out their draw in the NCAA's Tuesday, but one thing's for sure--the Broncos will score more points in the Learfield Cup just for making the tourney.
Saturday, April 27, 2013
New Mexico Upsets San Diego State 4-2
Top seed San Diego State lost the doubles point, then lost the match 4-2 to upstart New Mexico in the MWC Men's Tennis semifinal. It's always scary to play a hot team, and New Mexico is definitely that.
Boise State and New Mexico will meet tomorrow for the honor of being the Mountain West Conference representative in the NCAA Tennis Tournament. The match is scheduled for 2 p.m. Mountain Time tomorrow in Colorado Springs.
Boise State and New Mexico will meet tomorrow for the honor of being the Mountain West Conference representative in the NCAA Tennis Tournament. The match is scheduled for 2 p.m. Mountain Time tomorrow in Colorado Springs.
Boise State Blanks UNLV 4-0 in MWC Semi
Dominating performances such as this are supposed to take place in the regular season in a first place vs. last-place match. Boise State won the doubles point, then all six Bronco singles players won their opening set.
Nathan Sereke won his match at #2 singles 6-1, 6-3, then Thomas Tenreiro put away UNLV's Charlie Alvarado 6-3, 6-2. Filipp Pogostkin has just won his match at #4 singles, 6-3, 6-3 to give Boise State a surprisingly easy 4-0 win in the Mountain West Conference Men's Tennis semifinal against the Rebels. At the time of the clinching victory, all remaining three Bronco players led in their individual matches as well.
Boise State advances to tomorrow's final against the winner of the New Mexico-San Diego State match. New Mexico won the doubles point and the upstart Lobos are tied with the top seed 2-2 and in fact have the advantage in singles play as of the moment.
Nathan Sereke won his match at #2 singles 6-1, 6-3, then Thomas Tenreiro put away UNLV's Charlie Alvarado 6-3, 6-2. Filipp Pogostkin has just won his match at #4 singles, 6-3, 6-3 to give Boise State a surprisingly easy 4-0 win in the Mountain West Conference Men's Tennis semifinal against the Rebels. At the time of the clinching victory, all remaining three Bronco players led in their individual matches as well.
Boise State advances to tomorrow's final against the winner of the New Mexico-San Diego State match. New Mexico won the doubles point and the upstart Lobos are tied with the top seed 2-2 and in fact have the advantage in singles play as of the moment.
Tenreiro Wins 17th Straight Match
Thomas Tenreiro has been rock solid for Boise State at the #5 singles player, which bodes well for the Broncos' postseason hopes. Usually in NCAA tennis, the #4, 5 and 6 players decide the match.
Today, Thomas won his 17th straight singles match, 6-3, 6-2 to put Boise State up 3-0 in their MWC semifinal match against UNLV. Boise State won the doubles point and Nathan Sereke won his match at #2 singles, 6-1, 6-3.
Filipp Pogostkin has earned a break in his second set at #4 singles and lead 4-3 after winning the opening set 6-3.
However, Andy Bettles lost a break in his second set and trails 4-3 after winning his first set 7-5.
Today, Thomas won his 17th straight singles match, 6-3, 6-2 to put Boise State up 3-0 in their MWC semifinal match against UNLV. Boise State won the doubles point and Nathan Sereke won his match at #2 singles, 6-1, 6-3.
Filipp Pogostkin has earned a break in his second set at #4 singles and lead 4-3 after winning the opening set 6-3.
However, Andy Bettles lost a break in his second set and trails 4-3 after winning his first set 7-5.
Sears Wins Tiebreaker
Scott Sears won a tiebreaker to take his opening set at #3 singles, 7-6. Amazingly, all six Broncos won their opening sets of a conference semifinal match.
Sereke Wins Second Set 6-3
Nathan is the first Bronco to finish and will play the role of cheerleader for the rest of the match. Sereke won his match at #2 singles, 6-1, 6-3 to put Boise State up on UNLV 2-0 in their MWC semifinal match.
Scott Sears of Boise State and Tamas Batyi are locked in a first set tiebreaker, the only two competitors yet to finish their first set.
Thomas Tenreiro leads his second set 5-2, trying to win his match at #5 singles. Johannes Markel of UNLV and Boise State's Garrett Patton have split their first two sets.
Scott Sears of Boise State and Tamas Batyi are locked in a first set tiebreaker, the only two competitors yet to finish their first set.
Thomas Tenreiro leads his second set 5-2, trying to win his match at #5 singles. Johannes Markel of UNLV and Boise State's Garrett Patton have split their first two sets.
Patton Loses Second Set
Well, Garrett Patton did lose the second set, 6-2, after winning every game of the first set 6-0. He moves to the third set against Johannes Markel of UNLV.
Bettles Wins 7-5
Andy Bettles added a little insurance with a 7-5 win in the first set of his match at #1 singles against Ace Matias. Five Broncos have now won opening sets, though Garrett Patton is down 5-2 in the second set of the match in which he won the first set.
Patton Loses Break in Second Set
We hope this isn't reminiscent of the women's match yesterday, in which Manuella Pietzuch won her opening set 6-0 only to lose the second set. However, Garrett Patton of Boise State, who breezed to a 6-0 win in his first set today, just lost a serve and is down 5-2 in the second set.
Boise State Wins Again 5-2
Boise State topped Colorado State 5-2 behind Kenzie Cole's first career save. With the first two games complete in the series, the Lady Broncos try to get the sweep that they desperately need to get back in the MWC race. Boise State is currently tied with UNLV for fifth in the conference and is 3.5 games behind first-place San Diego State. There is no postseason tournament, so the regular season dictates which team advances to the NCAA's.
Tenreiro Wins Opening Set
Make it four for four. Thomas Tenreiro has won his opening set 6-3, becoming the fourth Bronco to do so. Three have to win their singles matches for Boise State to advance to tomorrow's final. Five lead right now with only Scott Sears behind 5-4.
Pogostkin Wins Opening Set
Filipp Pogostkin is the third Bronco to win his opening set, as he beat Bernard Schoeman 6-3. Garrett Patton at #6 singles and Nathan Sereke at #2 singles have also won today.
Sears Suffers a Break
Scott Sears has lost serve and now trail Tamas Batyi 5-4 at #3 singles. Batyi is the first Rebel to record a break in the opening set of singles play. Boise State leads the match 1-0 with their doubles victory.
Lady Broncos Continue To Lead CSU 5-2
Boise State batting in the bottom of the sixth.
A win would put the Lady Broncos within one game of Colorado State, but San Diego State at 8-3 is the new conference leader. Boise State got off to a rugged start in Mountain West play and is now 4-6, but can move into a tie for fifth in the conference with a win today.
A win would put the Lady Broncos within one game of Colorado State, but San Diego State at 8-3 is the new conference leader. Boise State got off to a rugged start in Mountain West play and is now 4-6, but can move into a tie for fifth in the conference with a win today.
Sereke Wins First Set 6-1
Two Broncos have now won the opening set as Nathan Sereke joins Garrett Patton. Andy Bettles lost serve early at #1 singles but just earned his own break and leads 4-3. No other breaks at this time.
Patton First to Finish First Set
Garrett Patton has the first set in the books in Colorado Springs. Patton beat Johannes Markel of UNLV 6-0 and will now try to win the match.
Bettles Gets Break at #1 Singles
Andy Bettles, Boise State's most celebrated singles player in several years, has gotten a service break and leads Ace Matias of UNLV 3-2. Bettles lost an early serve so the match is now even. Boise State has two breaks at the MWC Men's Tennis Championships. Nathan Sereke now leads 5-0 at #2 singles and Garrett Patton lead 3-0 at #6 singles.
Two Early Breaks in Singles Play for Boise State
Nathan Sereke at 32 singles and Garrett Patton at #6 singles have both earned breaks early in their matches with UNLV. Both lead 3-0 in the first set with Boise State leading the match 1-0.
Boise State Gets Doubles Point
Toby Mitchell and Aidan Reid held on to beat Carlos Di Laura and Gilad Berman of UNLV 8-5 at #3 doubles, securing the doubles point for Boise State. Action moves to singles.
Bettles and Sereke First To Finish
Andy and Nathan have won at #1 doubles, 8-5 at the MWC Men's Tennis Championships in Colorado Springs.
Garrett Patton and Scott Sears gave up a late break at #2 doubles and lost 8-5 to UNLV's Tamas Batyi and Johannes Markel. Awaiting the result at #3 doubles, which Boise State leads.
New Mexico stole the doubles point from top seed San Diego State and leads 1-0 in the other conference semifinal.
Garrett Patton and Scott Sears gave up a late break at #2 doubles and lost 8-5 to UNLV's Tamas Batyi and Johannes Markel. Awaiting the result at #3 doubles, which Boise State leads.
New Mexico stole the doubles point from top seed San Diego State and leads 1-0 in the other conference semifinal.
Breaks Go Boise State's Way Early
The #1 doubles team of Bettles and Sereke has gotten a break and leads Bernard Schoeman and Ace Matias of UNLV 7-5 at the MWC Men's Tennis Championships in Colorado Springs. Mitchell and Reid at #3 doubles also have a break and lead 7-4. No breaks at #2 doubles yet.
Blue Through and Through is once again the first in Idaho to report this information (Thank-you, thank-you!)
Blue Through and Through is once again the first in Idaho to report this information (Thank-you, thank-you!)
Two Errors Aid Broncs
Boise State has plated four more runs and leads first-place Colorado State 5-0. The Broncos have the bases loaded with two outs.
Hayley Young Takes Her Place As One of the Top Women's Golfers Ever at Boise State
Bronco senior Hayley Young concluded her great Boise State career with a seventh-place finish to lead her team to second place at the Mountain West women's golf championships. Young was 11 over for the weekend.
With her finish this weekend, Young tied the school record set by Marie Beasley (1999-2003) for the most career Top 10 finishes with 11 and extended her own mark with her 20th career Top 25 finish. Young also tied Acey Erlandson (1999-2000) for the school record with her fifth Top 10 finish of the year and tied Daniella Wall-Thompson (1994-95) for the school record with her eighth Top 25 finish of the year.
Young's scoring average of 75.19 also broke a school mark that Young set her sophomore year. Young finishes her time at Boise State with three of the top five single-season scoring averages in school history.
Congratulations on a super career, Hayley. Thanks for the memories, and we will miss you!
With her finish this weekend, Young tied the school record set by Marie Beasley (1999-2003) for the most career Top 10 finishes with 11 and extended her own mark with her 20th career Top 25 finish. Young also tied Acey Erlandson (1999-2000) for the school record with her fifth Top 10 finish of the year and tied Daniella Wall-Thompson (1994-95) for the school record with her eighth Top 25 finish of the year.
Young's scoring average of 75.19 also broke a school mark that Young set her sophomore year. Young finishes her time at Boise State with three of the top five single-season scoring averages in school history.
Congratulations on a super career, Hayley. Thanks for the memories, and we will miss you!
Matt Post Wins Hammer By Nearly 35 Feet
Matt Post dominated the competition today in the hammer. Post threw 209-04, nearly 35 feet better than the next best thrower.
Kreiger Homer Leads Boise State To Win
With one pitch, Jordan Kreiger has put her team on the board against first-place Colorado State. The Lady Broncos lead CSU at Dona Larsen, 1-0 in the third.
Still No Breaks in Boise State-UNLV Match
No breaks to report, with the duo of Andrew Bettles and Nathan Sereke leading 3-2 At #1 doubles and Garrett Patton and Scott Sears down 4-3 at #2 doubles. Toby Mitchell and Aidan Reid lead 3-2 in #3 doubles. Boise State taking on UNLV in the semifinal of the Mountain West Conference Men's Tennis Championships.
Lady Broncos Finish Second in Mountain West Championships
Hats off to a spectacular performance at the Mountain West Women's Golf Championships for the Boise State Lady Broncos at Rancho Mirage, California. Boise State was in second after each round and finished that way today.
In placing second, Boise State recorded the second-best conference finish in school history, beaten only by the Broncos' conference title in 1994, and beat two teams ranked in the nation's Top 100. Boise State's final three-round score of 916 (310, 304, 302) tied a school record for the best performance at a conference championship, matching the mark set at the 2009 Western Athletic Conference event. Boise State's final round of 302 tied the school record for the best single round, set in 2011.
"I have never been more proud of a team," head coach Nicole Bird said. "This entire season was amazing - we tied or broke nearly every school record in the book this year, and continued to get better throughout the season.
#43 UNLV surged into the lead yesterday and didn't let up, shooting a +12 today. The Rebels won the tournament by 12 strokes over Boise State, which finished +52 for the weekend.
Fresno State finished 16 over-par today and +54 for the tournament. Nevada snuck in for fourth with +58, while #55 San Diego State had to settle for fifth (+62). New Mexico (+18, +85) was sixth, followed by Colorado State (+28, +86) and Wyoming (+33, +105).
Hayley Young finished 11 over for the tournament, tied for 7th individually, and was named second-team All-Mountain West. Freshman Samantha Martin picked a great time to record her first career Top 10 finish, a tie for ninth, with a three-round score of 228. Fellow freshman McKenzie Ford was 11th with a 229. Senior Lori Harper and freshman Sammie Pless tied for 24th with three-round totals of 238.
In placing second, Boise State recorded the second-best conference finish in school history, beaten only by the Broncos' conference title in 1994, and beat two teams ranked in the nation's Top 100. Boise State's final three-round score of 916 (310, 304, 302) tied a school record for the best performance at a conference championship, matching the mark set at the 2009 Western Athletic Conference event. Boise State's final round of 302 tied the school record for the best single round, set in 2011.
"I have never been more proud of a team," head coach Nicole Bird said. "This entire season was amazing - we tied or broke nearly every school record in the book this year, and continued to get better throughout the season.
#43 UNLV surged into the lead yesterday and didn't let up, shooting a +12 today. The Rebels won the tournament by 12 strokes over Boise State, which finished +52 for the weekend.
Fresno State finished 16 over-par today and +54 for the tournament. Nevada snuck in for fourth with +58, while #55 San Diego State had to settle for fifth (+62). New Mexico (+18, +85) was sixth, followed by Colorado State (+28, +86) and Wyoming (+33, +105).
Hayley Young finished 11 over for the tournament, tied for 7th individually, and was named second-team All-Mountain West. Freshman Samantha Martin picked a great time to record her first career Top 10 finish, a tie for ninth, with a three-round score of 228. Fellow freshman McKenzie Ford was 11th with a 229. Senior Lori Harper and freshman Sammie Pless tied for 24th with three-round totals of 238.
Men's Tennis Finally Underway
Don't know the reason for the delay in Colorado Springs but Boise State and UNLV now finally playing their match that was supposed to start at 2. No breaks yet--we will keep you updated.
Bronco Women Nearing Spectacular Finish
The Boise State women's golf team, down in the dumps for over a decade, is now three strokes ahead of Fresno State for second place at the 2013 Mountain West Conference Championships. The Broncos have had an awesome weekend, and have been in second place for nearly the entire tournament.
They won't catch #43 UNLV, which is 13 strokes ahead, but they have a chance to record the second-best conference finish in school history if they can hold on. Boise State has only won one conference title, and that was back in 1994. Their next-best finish was third place in 2001-2002.
They won't catch #43 UNLV, which is 13 strokes ahead, but they have a chance to record the second-best conference finish in school history if they can hold on. Boise State has only won one conference title, and that was back in 1994. Their next-best finish was third place in 2001-2002.
Boise State Gets More Wins at Idaho-Utah Border Clash
The women's 4 x 100-meter relay team won in easy fashion, as frankly every Boise State team should do at this meet. The team of Destiny Gammage, Mackenzie Flannigan, Taryn Campos and Heather Pilcher crossed first in 45.49, breaking their own school record of 45.67 set a week ago. The men's relay team of Bret Scheve, Daveon Collins, Justin Malnes and Jordin Andrade won in 40.90.
In the women's 4 x 400, the Bronco team of Megan Kelley, Campos, Yvonne Bennett and Flannigan won by 11 seconds (3:45.63).
Malnes won the 110-meter hurdles in 14.38. Emily Funkhouser won the women's 400-meter hurdles with a time of 1:01.93 while Andrade took the men's in 51.73.
Taryn Campos won the women's 200 with a time of 23.85, the second-fastest time in school history.
Nick Lobb won the steeplechase in 9:33.93.
In the women's 4 x 400, the Bronco team of Megan Kelley, Campos, Yvonne Bennett and Flannigan won by 11 seconds (3:45.63).
Malnes won the 110-meter hurdles in 14.38. Emily Funkhouser won the women's 400-meter hurdles with a time of 1:01.93 while Andrade took the men's in 51.73.
Taryn Campos won the women's 200 with a time of 23.85, the second-fastest time in school history.
Nick Lobb won the steeplechase in 9:33.93.
Osai Wins Hammer
Alyssa Osai, who broke the school mark in the discus yesterday, turned around and won the women's hammer throw today, with a heave of 176-4.
Osai Shatters School Record in Discus
Alyssa Osai of Boise State set a new school record in the discus to highlight action in the opening day of the Idaho-Utah Border Clash at Dona Larsen Park, the final home meet of the 2013 season.
Osai uncorked a throw of 159' 3", breaking the record that Gloria Dillard set in 1992 (158-6). Osai bettered her career best by over 13 feet in setting the mark.
Lauran Lucas won the 1,500-meter in 4:37.03. Austin Hamiltin won the javelin with a throw of 209-5 while Luke Schafer finished first in the pole vault with a vault of 14-5.25.
Day two is underway at Dona Larsen.
Osai uncorked a throw of 159' 3", breaking the record that Gloria Dillard set in 1992 (158-6). Osai bettered her career best by over 13 feet in setting the mark.
Lauran Lucas won the 1,500-meter in 4:37.03. Austin Hamiltin won the javelin with a throw of 209-5 while Luke Schafer finished first in the pole vault with a vault of 14-5.25.
Day two is underway at Dona Larsen.
Down To Three-Team Race
And UNLV all but has it wrapped up. The Rebels have three holes to go and have a 14-stroke lead on Boise State at the MWC Women's Golf Championships. Fresno State is right behind Boise State with a +53 for the weekend, one stroke behind the Broncos. Here are the teams that have finished:
#4 Nevada +58, shot a nice +9 today
#5 San Diego State +62
#6 New Mexico +85
#7 Colorado State +86
#8 Wyoming +105
#4 Nevada +58, shot a nice +9 today
#5 San Diego State +62
#6 New Mexico +85
#7 Colorado State +86
#8 Wyoming +105
Boise State and UNLV Underway in MWC Men's Tennis Semi
The two teams have taken to the court in Colorado Springs with the winner advancing to the Mountain West title match.
Boise State Nudges Into Second With Four Holes To Play
Not sure, but a second place might be the best conference finish for a Boise State women's golf team since 1996. That was the last time Boise State captured a conference crown.
With just four holes left on the final day of the MWC Championships, the Lady Broncos have pulled two strokes ahead of Fresno State. They are 12 over par for the day, but still 11 back of UNLV.
Boise State Women's Golfers Still 3rd after 12 holes
Heading into the final eight holes of the weekend, Boise State is still in third place at the Mountain West Women's Golf Championships. Boise State is 11 over, several strokes off the 304 pace they set yesterday when they pulled even with first-day leader Fresno State.
The Bulldog women are 10 over while the Nevada teams, UNLV (+6) and Nevada (+7) lead the way in the final round. Nevada, in fact, has pulled within seven strokes of Boise State for third while UNLV leads Fresno by 13 and Boise State by 14. #55 San Diego State has fallen 28 strokes off the pace and is +62 for the weekend.
The Bulldog women are 10 over while the Nevada teams, UNLV (+6) and Nevada (+7) lead the way in the final round. Nevada, in fact, has pulled within seven strokes of Boise State for third while UNLV leads Fresno by 13 and Boise State by 14. #55 San Diego State has fallen 28 strokes off the pace and is +62 for the weekend.
Boise State 2 Over After Five Holes
So far Boise State with the second best score for the third consecutive round at the MWC Women's Golf Championships. UNLV has cooled down to three over and has a nine-stroke lead on the Broncos and eight on Fresno State.
Bronco Women 2 Over In Early Going
Boise State is two-over-par after two holes in the final round of the Mountain West Conference Women's Golf Championships. UNLV continues to pour it on, one under par this morning, and leads Fresno State by 11 and Boise State by 14.
Boise State #83 in Final Winter Standings of Learfield Cup
Thanks to a 25th-place finish in women's gymnastics, Boise State jumped from 89 to 83 in the Learfield Cup Standings. Boise State was awarded 26.5 points for their gymnastics finish. These are the final Standings for the winter sports, with only the spring sports remaining. Earlier in the winter, the Broncos scored 55 points with a 19th-place finish at the 2013 NCAA Wrestling Championships.
While this is not Boise State's best year overall, the Broncos did get points in men's basketball for the first time in several years. Boise State was awarded 5 points for their inclusion in the tournament; had they won that opening round game, they would have scored 25 so a big loss there. And, Boise State is just behind Oregon State and Mississippi State in the Cup Standings, and ahead of schools such as Pittsburgh, Rutgers, Wake Forest, Georgia Tech and Cincinnati, schools supposedly "superior" to Boise State in overall athletic department success.
Boise State needs the men's tennis team to qualify for the NCAA Championships, probably the school's best chance to pick up points this spring.
While this is not Boise State's best year overall, the Broncos did get points in men's basketball for the first time in several years. Boise State was awarded 5 points for their inclusion in the tournament; had they won that opening round game, they would have scored 25 so a big loss there. And, Boise State is just behind Oregon State and Mississippi State in the Cup Standings, and ahead of schools such as Pittsburgh, Rutgers, Wake Forest, Georgia Tech and Cincinnati, schools supposedly "superior" to Boise State in overall athletic department success.
Boise State needs the men's tennis team to qualify for the NCAA Championships, probably the school's best chance to pick up points this spring.
Final Round of MWC Women's Golf
Senior Hayley Young
Boise State should tee off approximately 10:30 Saturday morning in the final round.
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