POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho State University announced Wednesday that around 2,800 fans will be allowed inside Holt Arena for home football games this spring. The Bengals have home games February 27 (Weber State), March 13 (Eastern Washington), and April 3 (Idaho). Season tickets will be available only to Bengal Athletic Boosters members for $75.
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho State will be holding two virtual meetings for alumni, donors and season ticket holders. On Thursday, February 18 at 6 pm head football coach Rob Phenicie and coordinators Roger Cooper and Mike Ferriter will preview the upcoming six game Big Sky Conference season. It kicks off February 27 against Weber
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – It took overtime for the Idaho State men’s basketball team to beat Idaho. The Bengals took down the Vandals 64-58 on Saturday inside Reed Gym. Tarik Cool led Idaho State with 22 points and helped the Bengals capture their seventh win in conference play. Idaho State plays George Fox on Monday
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – The Idaho State volleyball team used 17 kills by Kennedee Tracy to beat Northwest Nazarene 3-1 on Friday afternoon. The two teams play again on Saturday at 5 pm inside Reed Gym.
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All basketball season long, Idaho State hoped to have fans back inside Reed Gym.
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – The Idaho State men’s basketball team had no problem taking down a winless Idaho team. The Bengals used Tarik Cool’s 14 points to beat the Vandals, 69-43. Austin Smellie and Brayden Parker each chipped in 12 points for the Bengals. The two teams play again on Saturday with tip-off set for
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RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI) – Two more Rigby Trojans are taking their talents to the next level. Brigden Craig signed to play at Nevada. He was a linebacker for the Trojans but will play tight end and fullback for the Wolf Pack. Craig will go to Reno on scholarship and spend his first year as a gray
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – 13 proved to be a good number for Idaho State. The Bengals women’s basketball team won their 13th game in a row, 90-51 over Northwest Nazarene on Friday night. Dora Goles had a team-high 24 points against the Nighthawks. Diaba Konate chipped in 15 points for the Bengals. Idaho State faces rival
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Skyline all-state wide receiver Connor Maloney signed on to be a preferred walk-on at Idaho State Wednesday. Maloney helped the Grizzlies win the 4A state championship in the fall of 2020. The three-time first-team all conference player averaged 15.85 yards per catch in his high school career.
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho State head football coach Rob Phenicie announced seven new Bengals in his 2021 national signing day class. You can view the full class here via Idaho State Athletics. The Bengals will also get three more players returning from their LDS mission’s that count for this class. Phenicie says he is
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Century wide receiver, Jovan Sowell is staying home to play football at Idaho State this fall. The first-team, all-state athlete helped the Diamondbacks make the 4A State semifinals this year. He is expected to plug into the slot receiver spot that Mikey Dean played for the Bengals. You can hear from
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – After not having a fall season, Idaho State hit the field on Friday night for their first practice before the Big Sky spring season. The Bengals have a new quarterback in Wyoming transfer, Tyler Vander Waal. He is fired up after not playing an entire year of football. It’s football season,”
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – The Idaho State women’s basketball team stayed perfect at Reed Gym with a 80-55 win over Portland State. Dora Goles led the Bengals with 22 points. With the win, Idaho State improves to 9-0 in Big Sky play and 11-1 overall this season. The Bengals host Sacramento State again on Saturday.
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho State University is extending the contract of Rob Phenicie as head football coach. The new two-year deal will pay Phenicie $168,875 per year with the opportunity to earn $80,500 more in incentives. The contract runs through January 20, 2023. In a statement, Director of Athletics Pauline Thiros says, “We like
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho State came up short Monday 70-65 against Sacramento State. The loss snapped a four game winning streak for the Bengals. The game was close throughout. There were 21 ties and ten lead changes. Neither team led by more than five points at any point in the game. Tarik Cool led
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Brayden Parker and Tarik Cool each scored 18 points to help Idaho State beat Sacramento State, 57-56 in overtime on Sunday. “We’re just sawing wood, man,” Parker said. “We’re just getting it. These games are the best games to play. We’re tied all the way through the game and we came
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – As the names are read off for the Idaho State women’s basketball team, you hear their position, place they are from, and their name. If you listen to the entire lineup, you notice every member of the Bengals starting 5 is from a different country. “I always enjoy those moments, because
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho State broadcaster Jerry Miller has called hundreds of games from different locations around the country. “I know, tons of people that would pay money to do what I do and I get paid to sit here next to a gym floor, and talk about these guys running up and down
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – The Idaho State women’s basketball team used defense down the stretch to beat Northern Arizona, 70-66 on Thursday night. With the win, Idaho State has won six-straight games and is a perfect 5-0 inside Reed Gym. Thursday’s win over NAU is the Bengals’ first against the Lumberjacks at home since 2018.
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – The Idaho State women’s basketball team started their three-game homestand with a 72-53 win over Weber State. Bengals guard, Diaba Konate, had a season-high 18 points to help Idaho State win their fifth-straight game. Dora Goles chipped in 16 points for the Bengals. Idaho State is back in action on Thursday.
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho State men’s basketball team beat SAGU American Indian College, 89-54 on Thursday night. Tarik Cool led the Bengals with 22 points. The Idaho State bench scored 46 points with Malik Porter chipping in 11. The Bengals and Warriors will meet up again at Reed Gym on Friday as Idaho State’s
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho State women’s basketball team picked up their third-straight win by beating Northern Colorado, 63-50 on Wednesday night.
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State women’s basketball defeated Northern Colorado 74-67 Monday in the Bengals conference opener. Dora Goles led Idaho State with 15 points. Three other Bengals also scored in double digits. Callie Bourne had 14 points, Estefania Ors added 13 and Diaba Konate provided 12 points. Bourne had a well rounded game
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – After having their season opener canceled on Wednesday, the Idaho State women’s basketball team opened the season Saturday afternoon with a 85-61 win over Utah State. The Aggies could not stop Big Sky first team all-conference guard, Dora Goles. She scored a team-high 24 points for the Bengals. “It was fun,
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SANTA CLARA, California (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho State men’s basketball season started with three-straight loses in the Bronco Invitational in Santa Clara. Idaho State fell to Santa Clara 62-49 on Wednesday, Nicholls State 70-51 on Friday, and UC Davis 70-61 on Saturday. The Bengals turned the ball over 69 total times and struggled shooting the
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The women’s basketball team at Idaho State will have to wait a little longer to start their season. The opener scheduled for Wednesday is canceled. The Bengals were set to host Montana Tech. The game will not happen due to COVID related issues within the Montana Tech program. The game will
Continue Reading POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho State men’s basketball team starts the season on Wednesday. The Bengals will play three games at Santa Clara, California the week of Thanksgiving. Head Coach Ryan Looney is grateful to have two local products on the floor this year. Preston graduate Brayden Parker missed all of last season with
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State University celebrated the newly renovated Davis Field with a virtual ribbon cutting Thursday. The home of Bengal soccer and track boasts $7.1 million in improvements,including a new soccer field, running track, track and field field-eventsarea and lights. The improvements have elevated the facility to meet NCAA standards forhosting competitions
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Reed Gym will be without fans when the season starts for Idaho State men’s and women’s basketball. The Department of Athletics made the announcement Monday. The decision was made because of the current COVID-19 pandemic. “It was a very difficult decision, but one we know is in the best interest of
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The number 25 is special at Idaho State University. That was Marcus Jackson’s number. He was paralyzed while playing for the Bengals in 1996. His courage before and since that day continues to inspire the Bengals. When you see the number 25 on an Idaho State football jersey now, you know
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State wrapped up its fall camp on Saturday. The Bengals are preparing for a six-game schedule to be played this spring. They got through all three weeks of camp without any interruptions prompted by COVID-19. Head coach Rob Phenicie is impressed that his players did what they needed to do
Continue Reading POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Big Sky Conference released a six game league football schedule Wednesday. The 58th season of Big Sky football will kick off on February 27th. Idaho State will play two of its three home games right off the bat. The Bengals host Weber State February 27. The following week Idaho comes
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho State Bengals held their first practice Wednesday for the upcoming spring football season. The Big Sky conference elected to push the season from fall to the spring due to the coronavirus pandemic. A six-game conference only schedule is expected to be released sometime in early November. In the meantime,
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FARMINGTON, Utah (KIFI/KIDK) – The Big Sky conference introduced a new model for its men’s and women’s basketball schedule on Thursday. The 11 week schedule will provide 20 games for each team. Schools will play four opponents twice at home and four different opponents twice on the road. There will be two home and away
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – After their first official practice, Idaho State men’s basketball coach Ryan Looney felt optimistic about the season. Despite having only three players back who played minutes last season, Looney is looking forward to his redshirt guys playing. Highland High School alum Daxton Carr and Preston High School alum Brayden Parker are
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho State women’s basketball team have most of their starters coming back in 2020. With a young roster, they get some much-needed experience back with Senior graduate guard Estefania Ors. Ors is back after missing last season due to injury. Head coach Seton Sobolewski is excited about the team’s depth
Continue Reading POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State University revealed the final members of the women’s basketball all-decade team on Thursday. To be eligible, a student-athlete had to have played at least one year between the 2010-11 and 2019-2020 academic years. The Bengals have released three names per week over the past three weeks. The all-decade team
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The plan to hold NCAA fall sports championships in the spring of 2021 is approved. The NCAA Division I Board of Governors made the decision Tuesday. The Football Championship Subdivision playoff field will be reduced from 24 to 16 teams. There will be 11 automatic qualifiers with five at-large selections. The
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State Director of Athletics Pauline Thiros says a lot of work has been going on behind the scenes to get her programs ready. The NCAA’s decision to start basketball on Novemeber 25 as given men’s coach Ryan Looney and Seton Soblewski a sense of calmness. Head football coach, Rob Phenicie
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Former Bonneville Bee Haylie Keck is returning to Idaho State volleyball as an assistant coach. Keck was one of the Bengals all-time great players. She finished her playing career as Idaho State’s career leading in digs. Her 2,206 digs is 10th all-time in Big Sky Conference history. Keck has the 5th
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – With no Big Sky and Mountain West fall sports in 2020, athletic directors in Idaho are scrambling trying to figure things out. For Idaho State Director of Athletics Pauline Thiros, she is concerned about her teams overlap in using the same venues. “It’s all daunting to me right now,” Thiros said.
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – It’s going to be quiet this fall at Idaho State with no sports being played on campus. However, both Bengals soccer head coach, Debs Brereton and Bengals volleyball head coach, Sammi Stuart are looking forward to spring season. With the Big Sky Conference suspending fall sports, it has left more time
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FARMINGTON, Utah (KIFI/KIDK) – The Big Sky Conference announced Thursday that it will be postponing the remainder of the fall sports until spring. This comes after the conference postponed football last week. Thursday’s decision affects the seasons for women’s soccer, women’s volleyball, and men’s and women’s cross country. The move also ends any non-championship fall
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State University announced Friday that it will not be hosting high school football games at Holt Arena this fall. It was part of the announcement that the Big Sky Conference is pushing its football season to the spring. That means Highland, Century and Pocatello lost their home field just weeks
Continue Reading The Big Sky Conference announced Friday that it is postponing the 2020 football season to spring of 2021.
Continue Reading POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Fall competition for olympic sports in the Big Sky Conference will begin Friday, September 18. The BSC President’s Council approved to delay the start of soccer, volleyball, and cross country for the 2020 season. The fall seasons for tennis and softball will also begin no earlier than September 18. The golf
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A student-athlete at Idaho State University is in self isolation after testing positive for COVID-19.
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Kenny McGowen will never be forgotten in Pocatello. His game winning shot against Weber State in 2012 won the title of greatest moment in Holt Arena history. Idaho State University is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Holt Arena this year. That included a series of social media voting to determine the
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Some Idaho State student athletes returned to campus for voluntary workouts Monday. It is the first day the NCAA allowed athletes on campus under its coronavirus related rule changes. Idaho State strength and conditioning coach Dan Ryan is making sure protocols are in place to keep his athletes safe. Fifteen people
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State track and field star Treyshon Malone holds the ISU record in the long jump, is the Big Sky MVP, and now he’s officially an All-American. Malone becomes the first Bengal since 2012 to earn All-American status. He ended the indoor season ranked 9th in the nation in the long
Continue Reading POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho State women’s basketball team added two new coaches to their staff. Former two-time Big Sky Coach of the Year, Travis Brewster joins the Bengals from North Dakota. He led the Fighting Hawks to the NCAA Tournament in 2014. Former Blackfoot girl’s basketball coach, Courtnie Smith returns to her Alma
Continue Reading FARMINGTON, Utah (KIFI/KIDK) – Big Sky basketball teams will play just 16 conference games in 2020-2021. The conference announced the change Friday. The original plan called for a 20-game double-round robin schedule. Commissioner Tom Wistrcill called the change “an appropriate measure that delivers significant cost savings to our member institutions.” He also noted it provides
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IDAHO FALLS, ID (KIFI/KIDK) – College football coaches from Boise State, Idaho State, and College of Idaho will take part in an online coaches clinic Saturday. It will take place on Zoom at 8 am May 23. Normally college coaches would get to work with high school coaches face to face throughout the spring. However,
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – COVID-19 has changed life’s drastically. For Idaho State strength coach Dan Ryan, he has had to adjust his program on the fly. Ryan uses an app to help log bengal athlete workouts from around the nation. “You know gyms are shut down,” Ryan said. “A few of our athletes are very
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The last Idaho State Bengal to play in the NBA was Jeff Cook in 1988. Chidi Udengwu wants the be the next one. Udengwu announced on social media he is entering the NBA draft. He knows there is work to do to make it at the next level. “I just know
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Chidi Udengwu won the Most Inspirational Player award for Idaho State men’s basketball. Now he hopes to inspire much more than his Bengal teammates. The California native announced Tuesday via social media he is starting the process to enter the 2020 NBA draft. Udengwu also announced he is hiring an agent.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho State men’s basketball team added eight new players to its roster and some much needed size. Head coach Ryan Looney thinks his squad will be ready to make more noise this upcoming season. “Because of injury, and some other reasons this past year, yeah we were severely undersized,”
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State women’s basketball coach Seton Sobolewski was hard at work recruiting four new Bengals to Pocatello. The officially signed on Wednesday, but he could not imagine trying to do all the leg work during the Pandemic. “We’re lucky that before the pandemic hit that a lot of our recruiting
Continue Reading IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – COVID-19 has abruplty ended seasons for atheltes. For Idaho State track star Treyshon Malone, his season ended as he was warming up at the NCAA Championships. Almost.. pic.twitter.com/fQ7SSv1K9w— 🪽T-Rey🪽 (@JumpMan_T12) March 12, 2020 Adrian: “What was it like when you were at that line and you’re warming up and everything
Continue Reading IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Preparing for the NFL Draft has always been tough, but COVID-19 has made it even tougher. Had a chance to talk to @mikeydean5 about his virtual pro day and we discussed some of his favorite video games as well. @ISUBengals @localnews8 @KIDKnews https://t.co/fxgQgdnMjJ pic.twitter.com/zA3nKZCest— Adrian Luevano (@a_luevano) April 6, 2020
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FARMINGTON, Utah (KIFI/KIDK) – The Big Sky Conference cancels all practices and workouts through May 15. The President’s Council voted to make the decision on Monday. This means the cancellation of spring football practices not yet completed. The Council previously canceled all spring sports and competitions. On March 18, they also suspended team and individual
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Construction is underway for the $7.1 million renovation project at Davis Field at Idaho State University. The work will restore and improve the soccer and track and field area. Here are some of the improvements that are being made to the facility: • Widening the soccer field to meet NCAA requirements
Continue Reading BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Big Sky commissioner Tom Wistrcill held a conference call with media Monday. He outlined the events leading to the cancellation of the basketball tournament in Boise. The Conference was prepared to continue the tournament with limited access. The plan was to allow players, coaches, media only into the tournament. Six people
Continue Reading BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The future is bright for Idaho State women’s basketball. Head Coach Seton Sobolewski is excited for next season. Following the Bengals loss to Idaho in the Big Sky semifinals, Sobolewski said that Estafania Ors would be back next season. Ors was the only senior on the roster this season, but went
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Ending your season with a win, usually means you won a championship. In this case, it means your season ended before you had a chance to win a title. “I’ve been a head coach for 16 seasons now and I think on the bus ride home, I made the comment that
Continue Reading BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Big Sky Conference is canceling the remainder of the mens basketball tournament due to concern over the coronavirus. The quarterfinal round was scheduled to be played Thursday at CentruyLink Arena in Boise. The Big Sky announced the move Thursday morning. Commissioner Tom Wistrcill said, “after consulting with medical experts, local
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BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho State women lost to Idaho 66-51 in the Big Sky women’s basketball semifinals Wednesday. It was the third time in three tries the Bengals came up short against their rival. Dora Goles and Diaba Kontate each scored 12 points for the Bengals to lead the Idaho State offense. Callie
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BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State rode a big first half to grind out a 64-62 win over Northern Arizona in the Big Sky Men’s basketball tournament Wednesday. The Bengals took a 15 point lead into the halftime. Idaho State made clutch free throws down the stretch to pull out the upset. It’s their first
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BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho State women’s basketball team advanced to the semifinals with their 70-63 win over Southern Utah. Montana Oltrogge had a career-high 24 points for the Bengals. Diaba Konate and Callie Bourne each chipped in 12 points. Idaho State’s biggest lead was nine points and they led for 34 minutes of
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho pulled away in the second half to beat Idaho State 61-50 in women’s basketball Friday. Dora Goles hit a fast break layup at the buzzer to give the Bengals a one point halftime lead. The Vandals took control in these second half leading by as many as 17 points. Goles
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CHENEY, Washington (KIFI/KIDK) – Eastern Washington pulled away from Idaho State 100-75 on Thursday. The Bengals were down by five at halftime, but trailed by as many as 32 in the second half. The Eagles took control with a 17-0 run. Malik Porter put up team high 20 points. Tarik Cool provided the Bengals with
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State women’s basketball cruised past Eastern Washington 77-49 Wednesday night at Reed Gym. The win secures the Bengals a first round bye in the Big Sky women’s tournament. Montana Oltrogge led the Bengals with 19 points to tie a career high. Dora Goles scored 18 points. Delaney Moore added 13
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OGDEN, Utah (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State put to bed a 12 game losing streak by beating rival Weber State Monday 78-70. It is the Bengals second win in Ogden in the last three seasons. Four players scored in double figures for Idaho State. Malik Porter came off the bench to lead the way with 12
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Both the Idaho State men and women’s track and field team’s overachieved on Saturday night. The men finished second in the Big Sky with Treyshon Malone leading the way. Malone was named the Most Outstanding Performer and Most Valuable Athlete. The Bengal women finished third as Ashley VanVleet-Stergis took home Most
Continue Reading POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Treyshon Malone put on a show inside Holt Arena Friday night. Malone won the long jump by leaping 26′ 0.25″. The jump is tied for seventh-best in the nation and should get him to Nationals. “I feel excited,” Malone said. “I feel excited for the rest of the weekend. I feel
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State is on a four-game win streak after beating Portland State on Thursday night. The Bengals close their season out at home. They start their two-game homestand on Wednesday against Eastern Washington. Idaho State beat the Eagles by 20 points back in December. Idaho State currently sits in third place
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho State men’s basketball team is won more loss away from a school record. The Bengals dropped their 12th straight game on Senior Night. The program’s record for most consecutive losses is 13 back in 1950. Idaho State looks to take advantage of Weber State playing four games in eight
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Senior Night for Idaho State quickly turned sour by way of Portland State. The Vikings came into Reed Gym and handed the Bengals their 12th straight loss, 89-76. Portland State took advantage of the Bengals 24 turnovers to win. Idaho State forward Cheir Maker scored 15 points in the loss. The
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – There’s no place like home. “I have the comfort of my own house, my own room, my own food, I get to compete at the conference meet,” Idaho State Pentathlon competitor, Brianna Van Vleet said. The Idaho State track and field teams host the 2020 Big Sky Indoor Track and Field
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The rough opening in the new year continues for the Idaho State men’s basketball team. The Bengals losing streak extends to 11 straight games due to Northern Colorado’s 85-72 win over Idaho State. Northern Colorado led the entire game, using points in the paint to their advantage. 52 of the Bears
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Idaho State University welcomed six Bengals into the Sports Hall of Fame during a Saturday ceremony.
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho State women’s basketball team takes the season sweep over Weber State with their 55-41 win over Weber State. Callie Bourne led the Bengals with 11 points. According to Idaho State Athletics, it is her fourteenth consecutive double-digit game. Idaho State hits the road for a two-game road trip starting
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Jared Phay is no longer a part of Idaho State basketball’s coaching staff. Phay is on administrative leave from his duties as associate head coach. Idaho State University and Phay mutually agreed that he will not be on the coaching staff next season. Phay coached at the College of Southern Idaho
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State took the Big Sky standings battle, 72-59, over Montana. The victory gives the Bengals the season sweep over the Lady Grizz. Idaho State guard Dora Goles erupted for a career-high 36 points.
Continue Reading POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State welcomes Montana to Reed Gym, Saturday afternoon. The Grizzlies are one place ahead of the Bengals at fourth in the Big Sky standings. A positive for Idaho State is that they already beat Montana last month in Missoula. Tip-off from Pocatello is set for 2 pm.
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho State men’s basketball team travels to Missoula looking to end their nine-game skid. Overall, the Bengals are 2-10 away from Reed Gym. Tip-off from Dahlberg Arena is at 7 pm.
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Montana State extended their win streak to eight games by beating Idaho State, 74-55. The loss ended the Bengals four-game win streak. Callie Bourne led Idaho State with 17 points but the Bengals could not keep up with the number one team in the Big Sky. Idaho State is now 1-7
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A Utah county agreed to pay more than $10,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by two Idaho State University football players who said they were falsely arrested during a bank robbery investigation.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFK/KIDK) – The rough stretch continues for Idaho State. Sacramento State handed the Bengals their 8th straight loss, 63-59. Idaho State travels to Montana State on Thursday, Feb. 13.
Continue Reading POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State continues their road trip at Sacramento State on Saturday. The Hornets have five players averaging double-digit points. Tip-off tomorrow is at 3 pm MST.
Continue Reading POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The new year has not been kind to the Idaho State men’s basketball team. The Bengals have lost 9 of their last 10 in 2020. They host Sacramento State on Saturday and the Hornets have a losing streak of their own. Sac State enters Reed Gym having lost four straight. Tip-off
Continue Reading FLAGSTAFF, Arizona (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State women’s basketball overcame a 24-point first half deficit to beat Northern Arizona 79-76 Thursday night in Flagstaff. The Bengals trails 32-8 early in the second quarter. Diaba Konate powered the comeback with a career high 32 points. “Diaba went to another level today,” said Head Coach Seton Sobolewski. “She
Continue Reading POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State’s last two meetings with Northern Arizona have been decided by single digits and tonight was no different. The Lumberjacks beat the Bengals, 88-87 in overtime. Northern Arizona broke down Idaho State in the paint. NAU scored 52 points inside the key at Reed Gym. Malik Porter led ISU with
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFK/KIDK) – The Idaho State women’s basketball team blew past Southern Utah, 73-54. Dora Goles led ISU with 20 points. Tomekia Whitman chipped in 12 points. The Bengals travel to Northern Arizona on February 6.
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho State men’s basketball team continues their road trip in Cedar City. The Bengals’ last win at Southern Utah came in February of 2016. It’s been a rough stretch for Idaho State, they have lost five straight games. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. on Saturday from the America First
Continue Reading POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – After Thursday’s 20 point win over Northern Colorado, Idaho State turns their attention to Southern Utah. Saturday marks the beginning of the second half of conference play. Southern Utah defeated the Bengals earlier this season in overtime.
Continue Reading POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State is one week away from starting their season. The Bengals are picked to finish fifth in the Big Sky coaches poll. First-year head coach Cristal Brown returns 10 players from last year’s roster. Brown says there is still competition to be a starter.
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFK/KIDK) – The Idaho State women’s basketball team opened up their two-game homestand with a, 59-39 win over Northern Colorado. Callie Bourne led the Bengals with 16 points. Idaho State also saw a 23 point contribution from their bench. The Bengals continue their homestand against Southern Utah on Saturday at 2 pm.
Continue Reading POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFK/KIDK) – The Idaho State men’s basketball team fell 75-64 to Montana State. The game featured 12 lead changes and 10 ties, but it was too much for the Bengals to overcome. Idaho State hits the road for a two-game trip. It begins on Thursday at Northern Colorado.
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BOZEMAN, Montana (KECI) – The Idaho State women’s basketball team split their Montana road trip with a 67-59 loss to Montana State. The Bengals return home to host Northern Colorado on Thursday
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