Good Morning, Bronco Nation! Landon Helms was crowned champion in the men's decathlon and Kaiya Robertson claimed the top spot in the women's 1,500-meter as the Boise State track and field team concluded competition at the MW Championships.

Helms added a second multis title to his resume with a winning decathlon score of 7673 points. Overall, he set five personal bests across his 10 events.

Robertson pulled away from New Mexico's Marion Jepngetich in the final 100 meters to win in 4:19.83. She returned to the track and secured a second podium finish, placing second in the women's 800-meter.

👟 : Full RUNdown

What else is mixed into today’s Brew? Scroll down below to find out!

🗣 The Assistant Athletic Director for BroncoPRO has been named
🏈 The real story of Ahmed Hassanein
🔷 And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Boost to BroncoPRO. Experienced NIL and student-athlete development leader Collin Stoecker has been named Assistant Athletic Director for BroncoPRO. Stoecker is the sixth member of the BroncoPRO team, led by Cody Gougler, Deputy AD, External Affairs and BroncoPRO Chief Administrative Officer.
 
The role within the newly-created department of Boise State Athletics will manage the day-to-day activities for BroncoPRO while creating revenue generating concepts and business development strategies. Stoecker will also be responsible for serving as one of the main organizational liaisons for all Boise State student-athletes as they pursue authentic NIL opportunities and more.
 
ℹ️ : MORE ON THE NEW ASSISTANT AD

🔼 Put This On Your “Do NOT Miss” List. From Boise State, by way of Egypt, to the Detroit Lions, Ahmed Hassanein and others in his life share stories about this incredible journey.

🔼 A Day With D.A. From being greeted off the plane and hopping on the phone with Alvaro Cardenas, to getting his place all set up and grabbing some “Barbacoa,” it’s safe to say Dylan Andrews is pumped to hit the Treasure Valley.

🔼 Meridian Showed Out. The third and final stop on this year's Bronco Stampede was held on Saturday night in Meridian. Thank you, Bronco Nation, for coming out.

🤔 BLUE TURF TRIVIA

Talk About a First Impression. Boise State softball recently placed a quartet of student-athletes on NFCA All-Mountain Region teams. Outfielders Sophia Knight (first team), Mykenzie Hanna (third team), first baseman Makenzie Butt (third team) and DP/utility Brooklynn Pettis (third team) were honored.

Today’s trivia asks: How many freshmen in NCAA history have achieved what Makenzie Butt did, with at least 20 home runs and 75 RBI?

Think you know the answer?

Scroll to the bottom to find out!

📱 FROM THE AD’S DESK

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🗓 LOOKING AHEAD

*All times in MT unless otherwise listed

Wednesday, May 28-Saturday, May 31
👟 Track & Field @ NCAA West Region Championships in College Station, Texas

Wednesday, June 11-Saturday, June 14
👟 Track & Field @ NCAA Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Oregon

🔷 Go here to view the entire Boise State Athletics Calendar

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Six!

Boise State softball recently placed a quartet of student-athletes on NFCA All-Mountain Region teams. Outfielders Sophia Knight (first team) and Mykenzie Hanna (third team), first baseman Makenzie Butt (third team) and DP/utility Brooklynn Pettis (third team) were honored.

Butt was named the Mountain West Freshman of the Year in a season where she set a Boise State record and tied a conference freshman record with 22 home runs. She became the seventh freshman in NCAA history with at least 20 home runs and 75 RBI.

Catch a little of the action… 👇🏼

🔷 Let’s start this week off right, Bronco Nation!