Good morning! Check out the recap of an unforgettable night on The BLUE.

What else is brewing in today’s edition, Bronco Nation?

🏐 Bartsch selected to an All-Region team
🏈 Danielson named as a finalist for another award
🔷 And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 No Doubt. Following a stellar season, Boise State volleyball’s Paige Bartsch was named to the AVCA All-Northwest Region team. The honor marks the third time Bartsch has received AVCA postseason recognition following honorable mention all-America and all-region honors in 2023. On the year, Bartsch was fifth in the MW and 58th in the NCAA for total service aces at 46, seventh in the league and 65th nationally for service aces per set at 0.42.

🔼 Fearless Leader. Heading into the College Football Playoff as the No. 3 seed, Boise State head coach Spencer Danielson was named as one of nine finalists for the 2024 Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award. This adds to a collection of accolades that includes AFCA Region 5 Coach of the Year and Mountain West Coach of the Year. On top of the CFP berth, Danielson has guided the Broncos to a 12-1 record this season and helped his team to a victory in the 2024 MW Football Championship.

🔼 In The Poll. The Boise State gymnastics team was selected to finish 33rd in the Women's Collegiate Gymnastics Association (WCGA). The preseason poll was voted on by the NCAA Division I head coaches who are members of the WCGA. The Broncos received 341 points and were the only team in the Mountain West to place in the top 36.

🔼 Please Rewind. Boise State soccer had a season to remember, finishing 16-4-2 on the season with an undefeated record at the Boas Soccer Complex. Take a look back at the team’s 2024 campaign with this season's rewind.

🔼 A Wonderful Memory. A moment months in the making, watch as one of the nation’s best, Ashton Jeanty, was officially announced as a finalist for the Heisman Trophy.

🔼 Pro Broncos. As the 2024 NFL season enters its final four weeks, 11 former Boise State players will represent the Broncos, including three on national television. The action starts on Sunday with a matchup between the Washington Commanders (John Bates, Jeremy McNichols) and the New Orleans Saints (Cedrick Wilson Jr.). The trio played together at Boise State in 2016, leading the Broncos to a 10-3 record.

📚️ Read more about the NFL Broncos playing in Week 15

🤔 BLUE TURF TRIVIA

The Terminator. Today’s trivia question…how many times this season did Paige Bartsch lead Boise State volleyball in kills?

Think you got it? Scroll to the bottom and find out!

📱 FROM THE AD’S DESK

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🗓 THE WEEK AHEAD

Wednesday, December 11 - Friday, December 13
📚️ Finals Week

Saturday, December 14
🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. Saint Mary’s @ 7 p.m. in Idaho Falls, Idaho | Tickets | Listen | Live Stats

Sunday, December 15
No scheduled events

Monday, December 16
No scheduled events

Tuesday, December 17
🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. Texas Southern @ 7 p.m. in Boise, Idaho | Tickets | Listen | Live Stats

🔷Click here to view the entire Boise State Athletics Calendar

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: 22 times!

Bartsch led the Broncos in kills in 22 of 29 matches, in service aces 11 times, digs on two occasions, blocks in four, and points 22 times.

🔷 Have a great Wednesday, Bronco Nation!