Good morning! “A Scoop of Rice” is back as Coach Rice and Boise State men’s basketball star Tyson Degenhart talk about the team’s unbreakable culture heading into the start of the season.

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

🏈 They Keep On Rolling In
⚽️ Final Whistle
🔷 And much, much more!

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🔷 ONE BIG THING

After being named the Mountain West’s Offensive Player of the Week, wide receiver Eric McAlister has played his way onto the national stage by being named to the Midseason Watch List of the 2023 Biletnikoff Award, an award that is given to the nation’s best receiver.

This season, McAlister has put up solid numbers: 39 receptions, 788 yards and five touchdowns. He is tied for first in the FBS in contested catches (11) and ranks 10th in receiving yards per game (98.5). It’s no wonder he has officially been considered as one of the best receivers in the nation!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Final Whistle. After a hard-fought battle, the Broncos saw the match into overtime, but were unable to score, falling in to semifinal round of the Mountain West Championships. The match was held scoreless after 90 minutes of play, thanks in part to the performance of goalkeeper Genevieve Crenshaw and her four saves.

In overtime, Utah State would put away the only goal of the game, eliminating the Broncos from the tournament. The season is now wrapped up for Boise State soccer as the Broncos finished with a stellar 11-4-6 record that included eight conference wins, and a MW tournament win.

🔼 Live On Air. With just five days remaining until the first tip of the Bronco men’s basketball season, Boise State and KTVB reached a TV deal to air 10 of the team’s home games. All 10 games will also be streamed on the Mountain West Network.

🗣️ 'We're excited to partner with a trusted sponsors to enhance the reach of our men's basketball program. This is a great opportunity to tell our story to a wider audience and invite more people to the front porch of the state." - Athletic Director Jeramiah Dickey

📺️ See the full set of details on the network’s 10 televised games

🔼 Coming Home. Bronco volleyball returns home after being on the road for both matches last week. Tonight, the team will take on New Mexico and on Saturday, will host Air Force. Against each of these teams at home, the Broncos have a record of 19-4 and are undefeated at Bronco Gym against Air Force.

Entering into the homestand, Paige Bartsch is 39 kills away from becoming the 17th Bronco in history to reach the 1,000-career-kills milestone. She also needs just five more service aces to tie for eighth in the Boise State rally scoring era record.

🤔 BLUE TURF TRIVIA

Goal Goals. Bronco soccer had one heck of a season, and much of the success had by this team was due to the goal scorers at the front of the formation.

Our question today — do you know who finished as the season’s top goal scorer?

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

📱 FROM THE AD’S DESK

With all the accolades McAlister has received following his performance against Wyoming, it’s no surprise that he added another after being named the Ford Student-Athlete of the Week. The wide receiver becomes the second Bronco football player to receive the award, joining running back Ashton Jeanty who was named the award’s winner on Sept. 27.

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🗓 THE WEEK AHEAD

*all times are Mountain

Thursday, Nov. 2

🏐 Volleyball vs. New Mexico @ 7 p.m. in Boise, Idaho | Tickets | Watch | Live Scoring

Friday, Nov. 3

🏀 Women’s Basketball vs. The Master’s @ 6:30 p.m. in Boise, Idaho | Live Stats

🎾 Men’s Tennis @ SMU Invite in Dallas, Texas

🎾 Men’s Tennis @ ITA Fall National Championships in San Diego, Calif.

🎾 Women’s Tennis @ San Diego Fall Classic II in San Diego, Calif.

🏖️ Beach Volleyball @ AVCA National Pairs Championship in Huntsville, Ala. | Live Scoring

Saturday, Nov. 4

🎾 Men’s Tennis @ SMU Invite in Dallas, Texas

🎾 Men’s Tennis @ ITA Fall National Championships in San Diego, Calif.

🎾 Women’s Tennis @ San Diego Fall Classic II in San Diego, Calif.

🏖️ Beach Volleyball @ AVCA National Pairs Championship Huntsville, Ala. | Live Scoring

🏖️ Beach Volleyball @ Lopes Invitational in Phoenix, Ariz. | Live Scoring

🏐 Volleyball vs. Air Force @ Noon in Boise, Idaho | Tickets | Watch | Live Scoring

🏈 Football vs. Fresno State @ 8 p.m. in Fresno. Calif. | Watch | Listen | Live Scoring

Sunday, Nov. 5

🎾 Men’s Tennis @ SMU Invite in Dallas, Texas

🎾 Men’s Tennis @ ITA Fall National Championships in San Diego, Calif.

🎾 Women’s Tennis @ San Diego Fall Classic II in San Diego, Calif.

🏖️ Beach Volleyball @ AVCA National Pairs Championship in Huntington Beach, Calif.

🏖️ Beach Volleyball @ Lopes Invitational in Phoenix, Ariz. | Live Scoring

Monday, Nov. 6

🏐 Volleyball vs. Utah State @ 3:30 p.m. in Logan, Utah | Watch | Live Scoring

🏀 Women’s Basketball vs. College of Idaho @ 6:30 p.m. in Boise, Idaho | Watch | Listen | Live Stats

Tuesday, Nov. 7

🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. Vanguard @ 7 p.m. in Boise, Idaho | Listen | Tickets | Live Stats

Wednesday, Nov. 8

No scheduled events

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Kenzie MacMillan!

Through 21 games as a starter, MacMillan scored 10 goals on the season and assisted for seven more.

🔷 Have a great Thursday, Bronco Nation!