https://govandals.com/rss.aspxLatest news items for University of Idaho Athleticsen-us60https://govandals.com/news/2026/5/27/track-field-sturgis-punches-ticket-to-eugene.aspxhttps://govandals.com/news/2026/5/27/track-field-sturgis-punches-ticket-to-eugene.aspxTrack & Field

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - Blake Sturgis became the first Vandal javelin thrower to qualify for nationals in over a decade on Wednesday night when he took eighth at the NCAA West First Round in the pouring rain at the University of Arkansas' John McDonnell Field.]]>Blake SturgisWed, 27 May 2026 23:01:00 PST4242332https://govandals.com/news/2026/5/27/three-2026-vandal-football-games-to-be-broadcast-nationwide.aspxhttps://govandals.com/news/2026/5/27/three-2026-vandal-football-games-to-be-broadcast-nationwide.aspxFootball, General

MOSCOW, Idaho - Idaho Football got a step closer to the 2026 season on Wednesday with the announcement of three linear ESPN network games and their kick-off times, as part of a wider release of game times from the Worldwide Leader in Sports.]]>WSU runoutWed, 27 May 2026 11:59:00 PST242331https://govandals.com/news/2026/5/21/track-field-sturgis-paoli-and-kuntz-punch-tickets-to-ncaa-west-first-round.aspxhttps://govandals.com/news/2026/5/21/track-field-sturgis-paoli-and-kuntz-punch-tickets-to-ncaa-west-first-round.aspxTrack & Field

MOSCOW, Idaho - Following strong seasons, Blake Sturgis, Constanze Paoli, and Keenan Kuntz have punched their ticket to the 2026 NCAA Track and Field West First Round in Fayetteville, Ark., beginning on Wednesday, May 27. The top 12 times from each regional will earn a spot at June's NCAA National Championship in Eugene, Ore.]]>Keenan KuntzThu, 21 May 2026 10:34:00 PST4242328https://govandals.com/news/2026/5/26/cross-country-vandals-post-strong-spring-semester-in-classroom.aspxhttps://govandals.com/news/2026/5/26/cross-country-vandals-post-strong-spring-semester-in-classroom.aspxCross Country, Football, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Golf, Men's Tennis, Women's Basketball, Women's Golf, Women's Soccer, Women's Swimming and Diving, Women's Tennis, Volleyball, Administration, Student-Athlete Support Services, Track & Field

MOSCOW, Idaho - Following the conclusion of the academic year, Idaho Athletics announced another strong performance in the classroom during the spring semester, with multiple programs setting a record GPA, while the department GPA climbed to 3.49 across all sports.]]>Kibbie and ArenaTue, 26 May 2026 13:41:00 PST142330https://govandals.com/news/2026/5/25/speedy-deep-threat-zack-card-signs-with-vandal-football.aspxhttps://govandals.com/news/2026/5/25/speedy-deep-threat-zack-card-signs-with-vandal-football.aspxFootball

MOSCOW, Idaho - On Monday, Idaho Football head coach Thomas Ford Jr. announced the signing of wide receiver transfer Zack Card, who spent three seasons at Oregon State before coming to Moscow.]]>Zack CardMon, 25 May 2026 15:53:00 PST242329https://govandals.com/news/2026/5/21/junior-college-big-man-mo-diao-joins-pribbles-vandals.aspxhttps://govandals.com/news/2026/5/21/junior-college-big-man-mo-diao-joins-pribbles-vandals.aspxMen's Basketball

MOSCOW, Idaho - Idaho men's basketball added size this week by securing the commitment of standout big man Mo Diao, after two strong seasons at the junior college level.]]>Mo DiaoThu, 21 May 2026 10:01:00 PST442327https://govandals.com/news/2026/5/21/football-vandal-legends-erickson-mattox-elected-to-big-sky-conference-hall-of-fame.aspxhttps://govandals.com/news/2026/5/21/football-vandal-legends-erickson-mattox-elected-to-big-sky-conference-hall-of-fame.aspxFootball, General, Hall Of Fame, Track & Field

MOSCOW, Idaho - On Thursday, the Big Sky Conference announced its fifth-ever Hall of Fame class, celebrating athletes from all of the league's institutions who left an impact on their institutions and the league that will stand the test of time. Idaho graduates and Vandal Athletics Hall of Famers Dennis Erickson and Jackie Ross Mattox will be immortalized in Big Sky History at the conference office in Farmington, Utah.]]>2026 BSC HOFThu, 21 May 2026 11:00:00 PST242325https://govandals.com/news/2026/5/19/cross-country-dome-adds-new-digital-vandal-athletics-hall-of-fame-display.aspxhttps://govandals.com/news/2026/5/19/cross-country-dome-adds-new-digital-vandal-athletics-hall-of-fame-display.aspxCross Country, Football, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's Tennis, Women's Basketball, Women's Golf, Women's Soccer, Women's Swimming and Diving, Women's Tennis, Women's Track and Field, Volleyball, Administration, Athletic Training, Development, Equipment, Hall Of Fame, Sports Properties, Marketing, Media Relations, Softball, Spirit Squad, Strength & Conditioning, Ticket Office, Ticketing, Support Services, Student-Athlete Support Services, Athletic Development, Video, Baseball, Track & Field, Track & Field, ICCU Arena xx, ICCU Arena

MOSCOW, Idaho – Idaho Vandal Athletics announced the addition of a digital touch screen display for the Vandal Athletics Hall of Fame. The touch screen is located on the second floor of the P1FCU Kibbie Dome in the lobby of the office suite.]]>Hall of Fame ScreenTue, 19 May 2026 11:38:00 PST342326https://govandals.com/news/2026/5/16/track-field-zywina-etches-her-name-into-record-books-on-final-day-of-big-sky-outdoor.aspxhttps://govandals.com/news/2026/5/16/track-field-zywina-etches-her-name-into-record-books-on-final-day-of-big-sky-outdoor.aspxTrack & Field

PORTLAND, Ore. - Idaho track and field wrapped up a successful 2026 Big Sky Outdoor Championship on Saturday, with the women's team claiming fourth place to match their highest finish since 2014, helped by Sydnie Zywina, who became the first Vandal to win the long and triple jump in the same year, and triple sprints medalist Ashley Hollenbeck Willems.]]>Sydnie ZywinaSat, 16 May 2026 19:43:00 PST4242324https://govandals.com/news/2026/5/15/track-field-paoli-sets-school-record-and-zywina-wins-long-jump-at-big-sky-outdoor-day-three.aspxhttps://govandals.com/news/2026/5/15/track-field-paoli-sets-school-record-and-zywina-wins-long-jump-at-big-sky-outdoor-day-three.aspxTrack & Field

PORTLAND, Ore. - Constanze Paoli and Sydnie Zywina etched their names into the history books with title-winning performances at a jam-packed third day of the 2026 Big Sky Outdoor Track and Field Championship.]]>Constanze PaoliFri, 15 May 2026 21:25:00 PST4242323