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Boise State Gymnastics Hosts Quad Meet, Aiming to Continue Dominance in ExtraMile Arena
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Boise State gymnastics is set to continue its extraordinary home record this Friday, February 6th, as it welcomes San Jose state, oregon State, and UC Davis to ExtraMile Arena for a highly anticipated quad meet beginning at 7 p.m. The event also marks the Broncos’ annual my Cause meet and Alumni Night, offering fans a chance to support the EmpowHER Play fund with contributions matched by Maddyn Homes.
Fans can secure tickets for just $5, and children under 12 gain free admission when sporting a jersey, leotard, or club team shirt. Live scoring will be available on Virtius, and a free live stream will be accessible via the Mountain West Network, both links conveniently located on BroncoSports.com.
A Formidable Field of Opponents
The competition will be fierce, with each visiting team bringing its own strengths to the arena. San Jose State enters the meet averaging 195.206, the second-highest mark in the Mountain West, boasting the league’s top vault average.
Utah State Aggies Preview
Utah State recently achieved a 196.175 in a quad meet sweep on January 23rd. Amelia Moneymaker leads the Aggies on bars and in the all-around, while Avah Reichow shines on floor.Head coach Tanya Ho Gomez, named MSPF Coach of the Year in 2023, guided the team to an NCAA Regional appearance in 2025.
Boise State’s Home Court Advantage
Boise State’s dominance in ExtraMile Arena is well-documented. Since 2008, under the guidance of head coach Tina Bird, the broncos have amassed an impressive 93-9-1 home record. Last year, they achieved a perfect 5-0 record at home, setting a program record for average attendance at 2,196 fans. The January 30th home-opener saw a record-breaking crowd of 2,986,witnessing a season-high score of 195.250 and victories over Air Force and Sacramento State.
Broncos Flourishing on Floor and Beyond
The Broncos showcased their prowess on floor exercise in the home-opener, posting a season-best 49.075. Fifth-year gymnast Blake pascal led the charge with a 9.875, continuing her consistent performance as a team leader. Miraya Nero added a career-high 9.850, while Delaney Reeves achieved a personal best of 9.825.
Boise State’s success extends to its promising freshmen.miraya Nero was named Mountain West Co-Freshman of the Week after winning the all-around title at BYU with a score of 39.075. Isabella Delarosa, a local talent from Meridian, Idaho, made a memorable home debut on January 30th, earning a share of the beam title with a 9.825.
Championship aspirations
Boise State was selected as the preseason favorite in the Mountain West Coaches’ Poll, earning 27 of 30 possible points and a pair of first-place votes. The Broncos have compiled an 11-3 record in conference meets since joining the MW three seasons ago.Currently ranked 32nd in the WCGA Preseason Coaches’ Poll, the team aims to improve upon last year’s final ranking of 32nd and a 196.115 NQS.
The Broncos are the reigning Mountain West Champions and regular season crown winners, holding the league’s top NQS on bars, beam, and floor last year.This season, they will host the Mountain West Championships in ExtraMile Arena, further solidifying their commitment to excellence.
A Legacy of Leadership
Head coach Tina Bird, in her 19th season at the helm, has cultivated a winning tradition at Boise State. With 36 years on staff, she has guided the Broncos to 34 NCAA regional appearances, 15 conference titles, and 13 All-American honors. Bird has been recognized as the conference coach of the year eight times, including the last two awards in the Mountain West.
Boise State returns three All-Mountain West selections, including Co-Freshman of the Year Kristina Shchennikova, alongside veteran floor performers Blake Pascal and Bridget Kemp, poised to continue the Broncos’ championship pursuit.
