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Athletic Association
  • NAA
  • NCAA
Athletic Division NCAA Division I-AA
Athletic Conferences Football: Big Sky Conference
Basketball: Big Sky Conference
School Colors Black and orange
School Nickname Bengal
Men Playing Varsity Sports 139 - 4%
Women Playing Varsity Sports 122 - 3%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Athletic needs are a high priority at ISU. Between sports teams, the popular intramural program, sports clubs (competitive and non-competitive), and the athletic center, everybody can be involved. The intramural program is the most supported athletic program with its wide range of sport styles. Competition is definitely at its peak in these intense challenges. Students recruit the best players they can find, give themselves a snappy name, and head out onto the field or court with high determination. Sports clubs are also a popular way to go with air hockey, table tennis, billiards, bowling, and much more. There is no reason to be bored or inactive at ISU. The one thing ISU athletics is missing, though it is improving, is school pride. The athletic teams have a difficult time attracting student support. It could probably be because of the lack of Ws in the win/lose column, but the students do need to up the pride. There is a new Bengal Battalion, a pep club of super fans, that is hoping to improve Bengal pride. They come with their orange shirts and painted faces and, of course, an attitude. This motivation could catch on and help sports teams win and make students more proud of their school.

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Athletics at Idaho State University

KalenM

International Business '15

1.2
D

D Is for Despicable

As mentioned in my last answer most people are so consumed with outside of college that they have just enough school spirit to get noticed and that is it. It doesnt help that our teams are terrible. This complaint may be a little thing, but it is aggravating to see ISU just try so hard to show we have spirit instead of just having it. Aggravating slogans that don't make sense, untold traditions being publicized like a circus event, and an incentive school spirit day.

May 08, 2012

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idkai

Web Page and Digital Design '14

4.6
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Team Performance

When it comes to the football team, they are very lackluster.

Apr 20, 2012

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Athletics at Idaho State University

tennispro12

Anthropology and Archaeology '15

4.6
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Athletics

Horrible football team at ISU but they try. Basketball and tennis teams do very well.

Jan 31, 2012

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User rating for Idaho State University - Athletics is 3.5 out of 5 based on 13 user reviews.

Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

How popular are varsity sports on campus?

How popular are intramurals and club sports?

How would you describe the athletic facilities?

Facts

Men's Varsity Sports
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Tennis
  • Track and field
Women's Varsity Sports
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track and field
  • Volleyball
Intramurals
  • Air hockey
  • Badminton
  • Basketball
  • Basketball (3-on-3)
  • Basketball bonanza
  • Billiards
  • Boarder ski cross
  • Bowling
  • Dodgeball
  • Fencing (club, class)
  • Flag football
  • Floor hockey
  • Golf scramble
  • Home run derby
  • Inner tube water polo
  • Judo (club, class)
  • Kickball
  • Pigskin pick’em
  • Punt, pass, and kick
  • Racquetball
  • Rock climbing
  • Soccer (indoor, outdoor)
  • Softball
  • Sports trivia
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Three-sport challenge
  • Triathlon, indoor
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Volleyball (3-on-3, coed)
  • Volleyball (indoor, beach)
Club Sports
  • Powerlifting
  • Racquetball
  • Rugby (men’s and women’s)
  • Shorinji Kempo
  • Snow
  • Soccer
  • Softball (ladies’ fastpitch)
  • Swimming
  • Taekwondo
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Volleyball
Athletic Fields & Facilities
  • Aerobic Room
  • basketball court, and racquetball/handball courts.
  • Dance Rooms
  • Holt Arena
  • Indoor Climbing Wall
  • Recreation Center
  • Reed Gymnasium
  • Swimming Pool
  • Weight Rooms

Most Popular Sports

Football and basketball are the most student-supported sports at ISU.

Most Overlooked Teams

The cross country, golf, and tennis teams do not get near as much attention as the other athletic teams. But this is not an institution known for its athletics, so all of the sports could use more student support and game attendance.

School Spirit

ISU students are definitely proud to be Bengals and a part of the University. The athletic sports team do struggle, and it definitely shows in game attendance. Overall, the student body has Bengal pride. The best example of orange-and-black spirit on campus is definitely Homecoming week. ISU has tons of activities, a bonfire, a pep rally, a dance, and a popular parade that extends to the community during the week of Homecoming. During the Homecoming football game, the Holt Arena is full of painted faces, pom-poms, and the Holt’s famous ice cream. The school spirit can also be seen by the amount of alumni support the school receives. ISU graduates are proud to call themselves Bengals, and it shines through in the spirit of students now.

Getting Tickets

All tickets for students are free with Bengal ID. Students just need to bring their Bengal ID with them to the game, show it at the door, and go on in! And there is always room for everybody!

Best Place to Take a Walk

Red Hill Connector is the best trail on campus, but Pocatello is known for great hiking, biking, and walking trails. All Pocatello area trails can be found at www.pgfweb.com.

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