Good Morning Bronco Nation 4/9: Flying High

Today, Blackson advances to compete at Nationals a day one recap of Broncos golf

Good morning! Have you visited the new Scheels in Meridian?  It is the home of a seven-foot replica Buster Bronco made of more than 72,000 Lego bricks.

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

🤸 Blackson advances to compete at Nationals
⛳️ Day one recap of Broncos golf
🔷 And much, much more!

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🔷 ONE BIG THING

Following her appearance at NCAA Regionals in Fayetteville, Ark., senior Courtney Blackson has advanced to compete in the 2024 National Collegiate Women's Gymnastics Championships for the second straight year. Blackson qualified as an event specialist on bars following her 9.950 performance during the second round where she represented Bose State as an individual competitor. Her score tied for the highest regional score in program history.

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Round One Done. Through day one at the Gaucho Invitational, Boise State men’s golf sits in ninth place after 36 holes. Alex Talbot finished his first 18 holes with an elite round at 5-under-par and finished his day tied for sixth. Cole Rueck finished inside the top 30 individuals and finished his first day at 2-over par.

🔼 Sitting Pretty. The Boise State women’s golf team finished off the first round at the Bobcat Desert Classic tied for 12th at 4-over-par. Teal Matsueda led the way with the only under-par round of the day, shooting a 71. Hannah Lim finished day one at even par while reigning Mountain West Golfer of the Week, Leia Chung, carded a 2-over-par round.

🔼 First Pitch. During Boise State softball’s midweek matchup, Bronco football head coach Spencer Danielson will start the game off with a ceremonial first pitch. Get tickets now to see him and the Bronco softball team face off against No. 8 Washington at Dona Larsen Park.

🔼 Alumni Reunion. Once a Bronco, always a Bronco. Boise State softball is hosting its Alumni Weekend April 12-14 when the Broncos take on Fresno State in a three-game series. For those attending, RSVP to get more information and a full list of events!

🔼 Steady Improvement. Boise State football is getting better each day. Check out the latest highlights from spring practice as the Broncos approach the annual Spring Game on April 20.

🤔 BLUE TURF TRIVIA

Flying High. Boise State’s Courtney Blackson is advancing to compete on a national stage to represent the Broncos after a record-setting performance on bars that earned her a 9.950.

Our question today: do you know who holds the program regional record for the highest vault score?

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

Tuesday, April 9

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

Wednesday, April 10

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

Friday, April 12

👟 Track and Field @ Beach Invitational in Long Beach, Calif. | Live Stats
👟 Track and Field @ Bryan Clay Invitational in Azusa, Calif. | Watch | Live Stats
🎾 Women’s Tennis vs. Fresno State @ Noon in Fresno, Calif. | Live Stats
🏖️ Beach Volleyball vs. Georgia State @ 12:15 p.m. in Seattle, Wash.
🏖️ Beach Volleyball vs. Washington 1:30 p.m. in Seattle, Wash.
🏖️ Beach Volleyball vs. Oregon @ 4 p.m. in Seattle, Wash.
🎾 Men’s Tennis vs. UNLV @ 5 p.m. in Boise, Idaho | Live Scoring
🥎 Softball vs. Fresno State @ 6 p.m. in Boise, Idaho | Tickets | Watch | Live Stats

Saturday, April 13

👟 Track and Field @ Beach Invitational in Long Beach, Calif. | Live Stats
👟 Track and Field @ Bryan Clay Invitational in Azusa, Calif. | Watch | Live Stats
🏖️ Beach Volleyball vs. NCAA Bracket Play @ TBD in Seattle, Wash.
⚽️ Soccer vs. Utah Valley @ 11 a.m. in Boise, Idaho
🥎 Softball vs. Fresno State @ 2 p.m. in Boise, Idaho | Tickets | Watch | Live Stats

Sunday, April 14

🎾 Men’s Tennis vs. Nevada @ 11 a.m. in Boise, Idaho | Live Scoring
🥎 Softball vs. Fresno State @ Noon in Boise, Idaho | Tickets | Watch | Live Stats
🎾 Women’s Tennis vs. Nevada @ 1 p.m. in Reno, Nev.

Monday, April 15

⛳️ Men’s Golf @ Battle for Idaho in Boise, Idaho

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Courtney Blackson!

Blackson holds the program regional record for vault with a perfect 10.000 and is tied for the best floor score (9.900) in regional competition.

🔷 Have a great Tuesday, Bronco Nation!