Here’s what’s happening in Boise State Athletics…
FOOTBALL
The Broncos kicked off the season with a 56-45 win against Georgia Southern University, marking Boise State’s first time opening with a win since the 2020 season.
The Broncos scored 56 points, which is the most points scored in a single game since the program put up 59 against Hawaii in 2019.
Starting quarterback Maddux Madsen threw for a career-high 280 passing yards (22-of-31) and threw for one touchdown.
Ashton Jeanty broke records with six touchdowns and 267 rushing yards, tying the Mountain West record originally set by Stefphon Jefferson Jr. (Nevada) in 2012. Furthermore, Jeantys 13.4 yards per carry marked the third most in a single game in program history.
“I know our guys are excited to continue to grow from week one to week two. Like I tell our team, it’s not about perfection, it’s about growth,” Head Coach Spencer Danielson said. “But I’m fired up over how our team battled.”
Up next, Boise State will take on No. 7 Oregon on Sept. 7 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon.
VOLLEYBALL
The season began in Tucson, Arizona where the Broncos competed against three teams in the Cactus Classic. They lost 1-3 in their first game against The University of Arizona. The Broncos then came back strong, securing a 3-0 win against Tennessee State and Virginia Commonwealth.
Annie Kaminski and Kiki Remensperger were both named to the All-Cactus Classic Team for their performances over the weekend.
Kaminski hit a team and season-best with eight kills and four blocks to finish with ten points.
Remensperger had the only double-double of the contests on 13 assists and a team-high 13 digs, her second double-double of the weekend.
Another top player of the weekend was Paige Bartch who had a team-high 12 kills, one service ace, three digs, three blocks, and a team-high 14.5 points.
The team will be making their way to Missoula, Montana for the Ellesyn Invitational this upcoming weekend.
SOCCER
The women’s soccer team hit the road for the first time this season, winning their game 4-0 against UC Riverside on Aug. 29. After beating both Portland State and rival Idaho State earlier this season, they remain undefeated thus far.
The top Broncos against Riverside included:
Avery McBride who was named the Mountain West Women’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Week after scoring two goals and one assist.
Jillian Anderson started the game making her the first freshman to start this season.
Morgan Padour scored her second goal of the season on the first penalty kick of her career.
“Winning games at this level is about staying true to your identity,” Head Coach Jim Thomas said. “After the first half we had gotten away from the things that really identified us as Broncos, but the second half was a completely different story. Retaining who we are at the core is going to be a lot for any team to handle.”
Their next game will be in Provo, Utah where the Broncos will take on Brigham Young University at 7 p.m on Sept. 4.
MEN’S GOLF
The men’s golf team opened up their season in Harris, Michigan in the Island Resort Intercollegiate Sept. 1-2.
Boise State finished second in its season opener with three Broncos in the top ten.
Luke Cushman placed third and Gavyn Knight and Cole Rueck tied for ninth at Sage Run Golf Club.
Boise State finished ahead of highly ranked schools No. 21 Georgia, Michigan and University of Central Florida, entering the final round tied with ultimate winner Purdue. The Broncos shot 5-under 859 (286-280-293).
The team will make their way to Fort Collins, Colorado on Sept. 17-18 where they’ll compete in the Ram Masters.
WOMEN’S GOLF
The women’s golf team will begin their season in Pawleys Island, South Carolina Sept. 8-10 for the Golfweek Fall Challenge.
CROSS COUNTRY
The Broncos started off their season strong at the Bobcat Twilight on Aug. 30 in Bozeman, Montana.
The women’s team earned second place and had five runners finish in the top ten. Emily Jobes finished second with Kaiya Robertson right behind in third in the women’s 5k.
The men’s team finished third with three Broncos in the top 20. Brian Kiprotich placed 12 followed by Alex Kilby closely behind earning points in their Bronco performance.
“I am pleased with our execution tonight,” Head Coach Pat McCurry said. “We had specific objectives and the athletes stayed focused on them. The women took a tough Montana State squad right to the wire on their home course, even with an extra conservative early strategy.”
