Idaho women’s cross country team sees success in the classroom
The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association recognized Idaho senior Kinsey Gomez and the Idaho women’s cross country team for the program’s outstanding performance in the classroom.
Gomez was one of three Big Sky Conference athletes to earn All-Academic Honors. To qualify, an athlete must possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25. In addition, the athlete must finish in the top-25 at regionals or finish as an All-American in a national meet.
With the senior’s victory at the WSU invitational and the Montana Invitational, and her second place finish at the Santa Clara invitational, Gomez became an essential component in the women’s cross country team’s success during the 2015 season.
Gomez finished third at the Big Sky Conference meet and earned All-Region honors with her 17th place finish at the NCAA Regional Championships.
The organization also recognized the entire program’s excellence in the classroom. The Idaho women’s cross country team earned a cumulative GPA of 3.61, which is the highest grade point average in the Big Sky for either gender.
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Idaho men’s lacrosse bounces back and wins in convincing fashion
After a 12-7 season-opening loss to the Gonzaga last weekend, the Idaho men’s club lacrosse team entered Saturday’s matchup against Washington State seeking the program’s first win of the spring.
The Vandals made a statement in Pacific Northwest Collegiate Lacrosse League play with a commanding 16-5 victory over the Cougars.
Idaho improves to 1-1 overall and 1-0 in conference play, while the Cougars drop to 0-5 on the year.
Grant Hill continued to lead the Vandals by delivering a game-high five goals for Idaho. Hill also dished out two assists for the Vandals in the victory.
Senior captain AJ Gravel scored four goals Saturday.
Drew Welch earned four assists for the Vandals and also scored a goal.
Idaho switched goalies partway through the match. Starting goalie Noah Kubowitsch and backup Peter Kotsonas combined for a total of 10 saves from the cage.
The Vandals are scheduled to face Oregon Friday at the Nex-Turf Field in Eugene.
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Idaho men’s golf hits the course once again
The Idaho men’s golf team dusted off the clubs Friday and traveled to Palm Desert, California to compete in the Wyoming Desert Classic.
The Vandals competed against elite golf programs during the three-day competition, including No. 36 Texas Tech and No. 46 Kansas.
Despite the stiff competition, the Vandals earned a 15th place finish in the Wyoming Desert Classic. The team finished with a 37-over-par 901.
Idaho freshman Enrique Marin led the Vandals with an 8-over-par 224, which was high enough to earn the Vandal 39th place.
Senior Rylee Iacolucci followed Marin’s performance with a strong finish of his own, ending the tournament with a 9-over-par 225. The score earned Iacolucci a 45th place finish.
Kansas took home the tournament trophy with their 2-over-par 866. Gonzaga’s Sean Walsh earned the individual title with a 7-under-par 209.
The Vandals will hit the course again in Aiken, South Carolina next month. Idaho will compete in the Palmetto Classic from Mar. 5-7.
Mihaela Karst can be reached at [email protected]