2008 Woodie Awards
Idaho State dodged their first bullet of the season after 11 ties and 22 lead changes on Friday, Nov. 14 in their season opener, at home against Eastern Oregon. The Bengals were held to just 18 percent shooting behind the arc (2-11) and shot a dismal 15-for-25 from the free-throw line but held off the Mountaineers 75-70 to start the season at 1-0.
Missoula, MT - Idaho State's much maligned defense turned in their best effort of the season, but a poor final 5:14 of the second quarter, punctuated by a 94-yard punt return and two short fields ultimately doomed the Bengals, as they lost at #5 Montana 29-10 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.
Let's just call it "baptism by fire" for Coach Seton Sobolewski and the Idaho State women's basketball team as the Bengals had the opportunity to open their regular season facing two of last year's NCAA Tournament qualifying teams in the DePaul Blue Demons and the New Mexico Lobos on Nov.
Emily Beardmore brings her power volleyball game to Idaho State from Sugar Land, Texas, which is located along the Gulf Coast. In her high school career, Beardmore led her team to a 36-8 mark (18-0 in league play) and the Region Semi-Finals in the 5A Texas Class.
Verity Peets is a sophomore forward/post player for the ISU Women's Basketball team. She comes from Stockport, England where she lettered in basketball before going on to play for the Manchester Mystics club team, winning several awards for tournament play before coming to Idaho State.
The Bengal Women's Basketball team is dealing with two players ineligible to play, at least temporarily, which thins an already lean roster. Both junior college transfer Andrea Blodgett and freshman Kayla Gromme missed playing in Idaho State's home opener against Concordia.