Idaho soccer hosts trio of matches
The Vandal womens soccer team will conclude its spring season Saturday and Sunday, when it hosts three matches on the SprinTurf. The limited spring slate saw Idaho beat North Idaho College 4-0 on March 23 in the first of four scrimmages. The young Vandal team will host Central Washington on Saturday, as the Wildcats will serve as Idaho’s sole NCAA spring opponent. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. on the SprinTurf. The Vandals will be back in action Sunday, when they host the 7 vs. 7 Alumni game at 9:30 a.m. Finally, the team’s spring schedule will conclude at 1 p.m., when the Vandals host Walla Walla Community College.
Vandal Celebration Weekend
Coinciding with Mom’s Weekend at the University of Idaho, Vandal Athletics is hosting Vandal Celebration Weekend, on April 19-20. The two-day event will commence Friday, April 19, with the annual Silver and Gold football scrimmage which is set to kickoff at 6 p.m. Fans get in for free and club members will have access to the Litehouse Center. On Saturday, fans will be able to take part in the Paul Petrino Golf Tournament and/or Football 101. The golf tournament tees off at 10 a.m. on the University of Idaho Golf Course. For the complete package, participants can pay $150, which includes green fees, a tee prize, lunch, as well as a dinner/auction Saturday night. The auction begins at 5:30 p.m. while dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. Both events will be hosted at the Best Western University Inn. Those that opt for Football 101 will receive first-hand instruction from coach Paul Petrino and his coaching staff. The event will go from 2-4 p.m. with a social hour following at 4-5 p.m.
Women’s basketball on Aussie radio
Only three weeks removed from their WAC Tournament championship run, the Idaho Vandals women’s basketball team was featured on Melbourne’s Smash FM Tuesday. Idaho coach Jon Newlee opened on the show, and was followed by eight players, including Melbourne native and tournament MVP Stacey Barr.
Barone’s efficiency recognized
Just one day after he was named to the Associated Press All-American honorable mention team, Idaho senior Kyle Barone was ranked the 14th most efficient NCAA Division 1 basketball player, according to ESPN’s Hollinger Division 1 Basketball Player Statistics. “It’s a great accomplishment,” Barone said. “It reflects what I can do on the court and how well I can do it and that’s important for me moving forward.” The Western Athletic Conference Player of the Year led the conference in rebounding and scoring this season. Some of the names that rank ahead of Barone in the efficiency ratings include Michigan’s Trey Burke, Gonzaga’s Kelly Olynyk and Indiana’s Cody Zeller.