https://govandals.com/rss.aspxLatest news items for University of Idaho Athleticsen-us60https://govandals.com/news/2026/8/10/mens-tennis-mens-womens-tennis-celebrate-ita-academic-honors.aspxhttps://govandals.com/news/2026/8/10/mens-tennis-mens-womens-tennis-celebrate-ita-academic-honors.aspxMen's Tennis, Women's Tennis, Student-Athlete Support Services

MOSCOW, Idaho - Each year, the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) releases its Scholar Athlete and Team Academic Awards, highlighting the programs and athletes across each division of college tennis who take care of business in the classroom. Celebrating one of the best academic years in each program's history, the Idaho men and women both received ITA All-Academic Team designations while a handful of individuals were named Scholar Athletes as well.]]>Tennis ITA ReleaseMon, 10 Aug 2026 09:54:00 PST742363https://govandals.com/news/2026/8/9/news-radio-knbw-to-air-vandal-football-mens-basketball-across-spokane-coeur-d-alene-market.aspxhttps://govandals.com/news/2026/8/9/news-radio-knbw-to-air-vandal-football-mens-basketball-across-spokane-coeur-d-alene-market.aspxFootball, Men's Basketball

MOSCOW, Idaho - Learfield's Idaho Vandal Sports Properties, in conjunction with Idaho Athletics, has reached an agreement with News Radio KNBW to carry Vandal Football and Men's Basketball for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 seasons.]]>KBNW releaseSun, 9 Aug 2026 17:00:00 PST242362https://govandals.com/news/2026/8/5/womens-soccer-vandals-land-three-preseason-all-big-sky-selections-picked-second-in-coaches-poll.aspxhttps://govandals.com/news/2026/8/5/womens-soccer-vandals-land-three-preseason-all-big-sky-selections-picked-second-in-coaches-poll.aspxWomen's Soccer

MOSCOW, Idaho – Idaho soccer was picked to finish second in the Big Sky Conference Preseason Coaches' Poll, receiving 4 first-place votes, while Sara Rodgers, Izzy Thoma, and Georgia Whitehead were named to the 2026 Big Sky Preseason All-Conference Team.]]>soccer team picWed, 5 Aug 2026 11:03:00 PST1242361https://govandals.com/news/2026/7/31/football-five-vandals-earn-phil-steele-preseason-all-conference-nods.aspxhttps://govandals.com/news/2026/7/31/football-five-vandals-earn-phil-steele-preseason-all-conference-nods.aspxFootball

MOSCOW, Idaho - Highly touted sports prognosticator Phil Steele has released the annual Preseason All-Conference lists covering all levels of college football. Five Idaho football players were named to these teams ahead of the 2026 season, as each is slated to have a big role come fall.]]>FB huddleFri, 31 Jul 2026 10:17:00 PST242359https://govandals.com/news/2026/7/31/general-mens-golf-and-volleyball-named-big-sky-academic-champions.aspxhttps://govandals.com/news/2026/7/31/general-mens-golf-and-volleyball-named-big-sky-academic-champions.aspxGeneral, Men's Golf, Volleyball, Administration, Student-Athlete Support Services

FARMINGTON, Utah - The Big Sky Conference released its 2025-26 academic champions on Friday, showcasing the best-performing teams in the classroom from around the league, over the course of the entire 2025-26 academic year.]]>Academic ChampionsFri, 31 Jul 2026 09:25:00 PST342358https://govandals.com/news/2026/7/26/mens-basketball-vandal-hoops-finalizes-roster-w-mode-preps-zuby-toms.aspxhttps://govandals.com/news/2026/7/26/mens-basketball-vandal-hoops-finalizes-roster-w-mode-preps-zuby-toms.aspxMen's Basketball

MOSCOW, Idaho - With the fall semester just around the corner and no more than a couple of months until ICCU Arena is packed once again, Alex Pribble has put together the final piece of the 2026-27 puzzle, signing freshman Zubayr (Zuby) Toms to the roster.]]>Signed Zuby Sun, 26 Jul 2026 20:14:00 PST442357https://govandals.com/news/2026/7/26/football-brayden-rice-represents-vandals-on-preseason-all-big-sky-team.aspxhttps://govandals.com/news/2026/7/26/football-brayden-rice-represents-vandals-on-preseason-all-big-sky-team.aspxFootball

MOSCOW, Idaho - At the Big Sky Football Kickoff in Spokane, the 2026 Preseason All-Conference Team was announced with the first games of the season just over a month away, highlighting the best players in one of the deepest conferences in the FCS.]]>Rice PuntSun, 26 Jul 2026 11:00:00 PST242356https://govandals.com/news/2026/7/23/football-idaho-athletics-announces-inductees-for-2026-hall-of-fame-class.aspxhttps://govandals.com/news/2026/7/23/football-idaho-athletics-announces-inductees-for-2026-hall-of-fame-class.aspxFootball, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Golf, Women's Soccer, Administration, Hall Of Fame, Track & Field

MOSCOW, Idaho - Idaho Athletics announced the Vandal Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Thursday, the 10th class of former student-athletes, coaches, administrators, and community members who have contributed immensely to University of Idaho Athletics.]]>2026 Hall of Fame CoverThu, 23 Jul 2026 18:22:00 PST2742354https://govandals.com/news/2026/7/24/track-field-former-vandal-sturgis-to-represent-at-ustfa-nationals.aspxhttps://govandals.com/news/2026/7/24/track-field-former-vandal-sturgis-to-represent-at-ustfa-nationals.aspxTrack & Field

MOSCOW, Idaho - Fresh off earning All-American honors at the NCAA Outdoor Championships in June, Idaho alum Blake Sturgis has punched his ticket to the biggest stage of his career, qualifying for the USATF National Championships, where he will compete in the javelin on Saturday.]]>Blake SturgisFri, 24 Jul 2026 14:51:00 PST4242355https://govandals.com/news/2026/7/20/vandal-cross-country-releases-2026-schedule.aspxhttps://govandals.com/news/2026/7/20/vandal-cross-country-releases-2026-schedule.aspxCross Country

MOSCOW, Idaho - Director of Track and Field Tracy Hellman and the Idaho cross country team took a massive step towards the new season Monday by announcing their 2026 schedule.]]>Alex TerryMon, 20 Jul 2026 17:38:00 PST142353