Good morning! Boise State volleyball head coach Shawn Garus sat down with Taking the Lead, a Mountain West Network podcast to talk about his team, his coaching journey and more.

What else do we have for you today, Bronco Nation?

🏆️ Weekly Award
⚽️ Big Test
🔷 And much, much more!

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🔷 ONE BIG THING

Bronco soccer’s junior forward, Kenzie MacMillan, added the Boise State Student-Athlete of the Week award to her list of honors this week. She earned the award after her two-goal performance against reigning MW champion Wyoming. MacMillan joins teammate Carly Cross as winners of the award so far this season.

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Bronco Battle. Boise State volleyball will continue MW play against Fresno State tonight after starting 3-1 in conference. The team is heading into the match having won five of its last six matchups including a rally to defeat Air Force.

Paige Bartsch has led the Broncos on offense as the only player in the nation to be ranked in the top three in service aces per set, kills per set and points per set. Noelani Helm has also helped set up the team for success as she currently ranks fifth in the conference in assists per set and total assists.

🔼 My Voice, My Story. In this episode of My Voice, My Story take a look into the life and accomplishments of Boise State's soccer sensation, Carly Cross. Listen in as Carly talks about her background, current record-tying success in the MW and some of her personal favorites.

🎥 Watch My Voice, My Story with Carly Cross

🔼 Big Test. Boise State soccer will match up against San Diego State for a battle of unbeaten teams in conference play tonight on the road. The Broncos are coming off a stellar offensive performance which netted four goals in a winning effort against Colorado State.

Kenzie MacMillan comes into the match as the MW Offensive Player of the Week, while Cindy Conner enters the week as the only MW freshman to have scored multiple goals in conference play.

🔼 Back On. Following last week’s rainout of Boise State softball’s exhibition, the game against CSI has been rescheduled to Oct. 10 at 2 p.m. MT. The 10-inning game will be open to the public at Huber Field in Dona Larsen Park.

🤔 BLUE TURF TRIVIA

September Winners. As we head into a new month, it’s time to appreciate the performances of last month. September produced not four, but five Bronco student-athletes worthy of Ford Boise State Student-Athlete of the Week honors.

Our question today—can you name the five Ford Boise State Student-Athlete of the Week winners from the month of September?

Think you've got it? Scroll on down to the bottom of this email for the answer!

📱 FROM THE AD’S DESK

Homecoming events have been happening all week long at Boise State, but there’s nothing like a Bronco Homecoming Parade. Check out the details on when and where to be for the big event that will be followed by a spirited pep rally.

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🗓 THE WEEK AHEAD

*all times are Mountain

Thursday, Oct. 5

🏐 Volleyball vs. Fresno State @ 7 p.m. in Boise, Idaho | Tickets | Watch

⚽️ Soccer vs. San Diego State @ 8 p.m. in San Diego, Calif.

Friday, Oct. 6

🎾 Men’s Tennis @ Idaho State Invite in Pocatello, Idaho

🎾 Women’s Tennis @ Beach Tennis Tournament in Long Beach, Calif.

Saturday, Oct. 7

🏖️ Beach Volleyball @ Alki Pairs Tournament in Seattle, Wash.

🏐 Volleyball vs. Nevada @ Noon in Boise, Idaho | Tickets | Watch

🏈 Football vs. San Jose State @ 6 p.m. in Boise, Idaho | Tickets | Listen

Sunday, Oct. 8

🎾 Women’s Tennis @ Beach Tennis Tournament in Long Beach, Calif.

🎾 Men’s Tennis @ Idaho State Invite in Pocatello, Idaho

🏖️ Beach Volleyball @ Alki Pairs Tournament in Seattle, Wash.

⚽️ Soccer vs. New Mexico @ 12:30 p.m. in Albuquerque, N.M.

🔷 Click here to view the entire Boise State Athletics Calendar

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Ned Potter (XC), Carly Cross (SOC), Breanna Mitchell (VB), Ashton Jeanty (FB) and Paige Bartsch (VB)!

The five winners earned their awards at all stages of the month of September with some big performances including Jeanty’s three-touchdown game, a hat trick by Cross and a first-place finish at the USF Cross Country Invitational for Potters.

🔷 Have a great Thursday, Bronco Nation!