Bengals Win: ISU takes the Big Sky Softball Championship

UPDATE:

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) — The Idaho State University Bengals have captured the Big Sky Softball Championship title, defeating the Sacramento State Hornets 16-8 in a Game 10 blowout.

The Bengals left no room for doubt, jumping to a commanding 5-2 lead in the first inning. In the 2nd, the pressure continued with another 4 runs, stretching the gap to 9-3. By the end of the 3rd, another 5-run surge effectively put the game out of reach for Sacramento State, putting ISU at 14-5.

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ORIGINAL:

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) — The stage is set for a showdown as the Idaho State Bengals face off against the Sacramento State Hornets in Game 10 of the 2026 Big Sky Softball Championship.

The Bengals enter the matchup with momentum on their side, looking to repeat the magic of their previous encounter in Game 7, where ISU overcame the Hornets in a 15-7 blowout following a massive comeback in the 4th.

Sacramento State earned its spot in today’s rematch after a 10-7 victory over the Montana Grizzlies on Wednesday. However, to keep their championship dreams alive, the Hornets must find a way to overcome the Bengals in a doubleheader.

If the Bengals win Game 10, they will officially be crowned the Big Sky Champions. If the Hornets win, they will force a decisive Game 11 tiebreaker to determine the overall winner.

The Idaho State Bengals are facing off with Sacramento State in Game 10 of the 2026 Big Sky Softball Championship. The stage is set for a rematch of Bengal's dramatic comeback win. For more details, click HERE.

Local News 8 will provide updates on the championship action. Game 10 kicks off at 12:00 p.m. MT.