https://isubengals.com/rss.aspx?path=softballLatest news items for Idaho State University Athleticsen-us60https://isubengals.com/news/2026/5/16/softball-idaho-states-historic-season-ends-with-3-1-loss-to-saint-mary-s.aspxhttps://isubengals.com/news/2026/5/16/softball-idaho-states-historic-season-ends-with-3-1-loss-to-saint-mary-s.aspxSoftball

EUGENE, Ore. — Idaho State's historic season came to a close Saturday afternoon as the Bengals fell to Saint Mary's 3-1 in an elimination game at Jane Sanders Stadium, ending the program's first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance with a 37-20 final record.]]>Team meet upSat, 16 May 2026 22:38:00 MST722340https://isubengals.com/news/2026/5/16/softball-idaho-state-falls-to-oregon-5-1-in-ncaa-tournament-opener.aspxhttps://isubengals.com/news/2026/5/16/softball-idaho-state-falls-to-oregon-5-1-in-ncaa-tournament-opener.aspxSoftball

EUGENE, Ore. — In the first NCAA Tournament game in program history, Idaho State scored first and led through three innings before a grand slam in the fourth inning proved to be the difference, as the Bengals fell to No. 14 Oregon 5-1 Friday night at Jane Sanders Stadium.]]>Alyssa Slides HomeSat, 16 May 2026 00:47:00 MST722339https://isubengals.com/news/2026/5/12/bengals-head-to-eugene-for-first-ever-ncaa-regionals.aspxhttps://isubengals.com/news/2026/5/12/bengals-head-to-eugene-for-first-ever-ncaa-regionals.aspxSoftball

TOURNAMENT CENTRAL | LIVE STATS | ISU NOTES]]>HitTue, 12 May 2026 10:46:00 MST722337https://isubengals.com/news/2026/5/10/softball-bengals-selected-for-eugene-regional-tournament-begins-may-15.aspxhttps://isubengals.com/news/2026/5/10/softball-bengals-selected-for-eugene-regional-tournament-begins-may-15.aspxSoftball

POCATELLO, Idaho - Idaho State Softball was selected to the Eugene Regional of the 2026 NCAA Softball Championship Tournament, Sunday afternoon.]]>CelebrationSun, 10 May 2026 18:12:00 MST722334https://isubengals.com/news/2026/5/7/the-bengals-are-dancing-idaho-state-wins-the-2026-big-sky-softball-championship.aspxhttps://isubengals.com/news/2026/5/7/the-bengals-are-dancing-idaho-state-wins-the-2026-big-sky-softball-championship.aspxSoftball

POCATELLO, Idaho — At long last, the Bengals are dancing. The monkey is off their backs. They finally did it. However you want to say it, it all means the same thing. Idaho State is the 2026 Big Sky Conference tournament champion.]]>Softball 2026 ChampionshipThu, 7 May 2026 20:14:00 MST722333https://isubengals.com/news/2026/5/5/softball-bengals-rally-from-four-down-walk-off-on-day-homer-to-reach-big-sky-championship.aspxhttps://isubengals.com/news/2026/5/5/softball-bengals-rally-from-four-down-walk-off-on-day-homer-to-reach-big-sky-championship.aspxSoftball

POCATELLO, Idaho — Kira Day hit a walk-off solo home run in the bottom of the sixth inning Tuesday afternoon to cap a stunning rally as No. 1 seed Idaho State defeated No. 3 Sacramento State, 15-7, at Direct Communications Field at Miller Ranch Stadium in the semifinals of the 2026 Big Sky Softball Tournament.]]>Kira Walk Off CelebrationTue, 5 May 2026 20:12:00 MST722331https://isubengals.com/news/2026/5/4/softball-no-1-bengals-cruise-past-no-4-montana-advance-to-tournament-semifinals.aspxhttps://isubengals.com/news/2026/5/4/softball-no-1-bengals-cruise-past-no-4-montana-advance-to-tournament-semifinals.aspxSoftball

POCATELLO, Idaho — Idaho State used a steady start on the mound and an explosive middle innings at the plate to eliminate Montana, 10-1, in six innings Monday afternoon at Direct Communications Field at Miller Ranch Stadium, advancing the top-seeded Bengals to the semifinals of the 2026 Big Sky Softball Tournament.]]>Ava HR CelebrationMon, 4 May 2026 19:51:00 MST722330https://isubengals.com/news/2026/4/30/bengals-net-11-softball-all-conference-awards.aspxhttps://isubengals.com/news/2026/4/30/bengals-net-11-softball-all-conference-awards.aspxSoftball

POCATELLO, Idaho — The Big Sky Conference announced its 2026 softball award winners Thursday, and Idaho State University collected seven All-Big Sky selections along with major individual hardware, the league office revealed. Marley Goluskin headlined the Bengal haul by earning Pitcher of the Year honors, while head coach Andrew Rich was named Co-Coach of the Year as ISU finished conference play with a 10-5 record.]]>2026 SeniorsThu, 30 Apr 2026 14:57:00 MST722327https://isubengals.com/news/2026/4/27/softball-sydney-groves-named-big-sky-player-of-the-week.aspxhttps://isubengals.com/news/2026/4/27/softball-sydney-groves-named-big-sky-player-of-the-week.aspxSoftball

POCATELLO, Idaho - Sydney Groves powered Idaho State's offense throughout the Big Sky Conference regular season championship series at Montana, driving in runs in all three games and delivering the decisive blow in Sunday's series clincher. Groves hit .364 with a .909 slugging percentage across the three-game set, going 4-for-11 with two home runs and eight RBI. She homered in both Game Two and Game Three, including a three-run shot in the seventh inning Sunday off the first pitch she saw to put Idaho State ahead 8-2 and seal the Bengals' title.]]>Sydney GrovesMon, 27 Apr 2026 12:09:00 MST722325https://isubengals.com/news/2026/4/27/general-bengals-honored-at-74th-annual-bennion-banquet.aspxhttps://isubengals.com/news/2026/4/27/general-bengals-honored-at-74th-annual-bennion-banquet.aspxFootball, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Tennis, Men's Track and Field, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Golf, Women's Soccer, Women's Tennis, Women's Track and Field, Women's Volleyball, Men's Golf, Bengal Athletic Boosters, Track and Field

POCATELLO, Idaho -  Idaho State University is home to one of the rarest traditions in all of collegiate athletics: an all-sports awards banquet that has run for 74 consecutive years, funded every single year by the same remarkable family. Very few universities host a celebration of this kind, and none can match a tradition that has lasted this long with this level of unbroken support. That is what makes the Bennion Awards so special.]]>74th Annual Sam Bennion AwardsMon, 27 Apr 2026 21:03:00 MST222324