Good Morning Bronco Nation 4/5: Shining Bright

Today, Broncos compete in individual events at regionals and the future is looking bright

Good morning! Catch the Boise State beach volleyball team next Wednesday for a tri-dual against Saint Mary’s and Arizona on the Broncos’ home sand. Free parking and admission.

What else are we kicking into today’s edition, Bronco Nation?

🤸 Broncos compete in individual events at regionals
🏖️ The future is looking bright
🔷 And much, much more!

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🔷 ONE BIG THING

Boise State gymnastics concluded competition at the NCAA Regional with four individuals representing the Broncos. Courtney Blackson scored a 9.950 on bars, finishing first among all Fayetteville competitors to tie the program record for the highest score at a regional. Her first-place finish in the event marked the third time this season she finished atop the podium and the fifth time in her career.

Adriana Popp tied for fifth on beam, tallying a 9.875 while Emma Loyim also competed on the apparatus for the Broncos, scoring a 9.825 in the first rotation. Rounding out Boise State's beam group was Emily Lopez, who notched a 9.725.

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Going Low. Boise State women’s golf wrapped up its showing at the Cowgirl Classic tied for third place, finishing at 13-over-par. Leia Chung led the Broncos with at 6-under-par, matching her career-low and placing second. The sophomore opened the tournament with a career-low 66 (-6) and ended the first day with a 133 (-8), the second-best two-round score in school history.

🔼 Future Looking Bright. Class of 2024 Boise State beach volleyball signee, Charlee Ellena, was named to the VolleyballMag Girls Beach Volleyball Fab 50, a list that recognizes the top 50 incoming college freshmen. The Carlsbad, Calif., native will join the Broncos next season fresh off the team’s third straight 20+ win season.

🔼 Senior Spotlight. Boise State will host its last home match of the season against UNLV on Sunday, April 7 at 11 a.m. MT at Appleton Tennis Center.  The team's five seniors will be honored during the match. All week long, the Boise State women’s tennis team has given the seniors their deserved recognition. Check out the senior features and be on the lookout for who's next.

🤔 BLUE TURF TRIVIA

Birdie Balls. Boise State women’s golf showed out at the Cowgirl Classic, finishing in a tie for fourth place with Leia Chung leading the way.

Our question today: do you know how many birdies Chung finished her tournament with?

Think you got it? Click one of the choices above to see if you know your stuff!

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🗓 THE WEEK AHEAD

*All times are Mountain

Friday, April 5

No scheduled events

Saturday, April 6

🎾 Men’s Tennis vs. Utah State @ Noon in Logan, Utah
🥎 Softball vs. San Diego State @ 5 p.m. in San Diego, Calif. | Watch | Live Stats

Sunday, April 7

🎾 Women’s Tennis vs. UNLV @ 11 a.m. in Boise, Idaho | Watch | Live Scoring
🥎 Softball vs. San Diego State @ 1 p.m. in San Diego, Calif. | Watch | Live Stats

Monday, April 8

⛳️ Men’s Golf @ Gaucho Invitational in Goleta, Calif.
⛳️ Women’s Golf @ Bobcat Desert Classic in Goodyear, Ariz.

Tuesday, April 9

⛳️ Men’s Golf @ Gaucho Invitational in Goleta, Calif.
⛳️ Women’s Golf @ Bobcat Desert Classic in Goodyear, Ariz.

Wednesday, April 10

⛳️ Women’s Golf @ Bobcat Desert Classic in Goodyear, Ariz.
🏖️ Beach Volleyball vs. Saint Mary’s @ 11 a.m. in Boise, Idaho
🏖️ Beach Volleyball vs. Arizona @ 3 p.m. in Boise, Idaho
🥎 Softball vs. Washington @ 6 p.m. in Boise, Idaho | Tickets | Watch | Live Stats

Thursday, April 11

👟 Track and Field @ Bryan Clay Invitational in Azusa, Calif.

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: 12!

Leia Chung carded 12 birdies during the Cowgirl Classic en route to her second-place finish.

🔷 Have a great weekend, Bronco Nation!