Boise State Beach Volleyball made history in its Big 12 debut by achieving back-to-back victories over ranked opponents, No. 20 Arizona and No. 19 South Carolina, both by a score of 3-2. After losing to No. 5 Florida State and No. 7 TCU, the Broncos finished the weekend with a 9-11 overall record and 2-1 in the Big 12. The wins marked the first time in program history where Boise State claimed multiple ranked victories in the same weekend. Key performances came from players like Addison Moss and Elli Wolthuis, alongside Avery Allen and Keira Demirjian, who helped clinch the crucial victories after tough contests.

By the Numbers
  • Boise State defeated ranked opponents for the first time in program history in the same weekend.
  • The Broncos registered their sixth overall ranked victory, with the last prior win against No. 17 Arizona on April 10, 2024.
Yes, But

Despite the victories, Boise State lost two other duals against top-ranked teams, which exposes challenges they face in maintaining competitive performance in the Big 12. The defeats came against the defending national champion TCU and a strong Florida State, indicating room for improvement.

State of Play
  • Boise State currently has a 2-1 Big 12 record and a 9-11 overall standing.
  • The team has shown resilience by bouncing back to defeat ranked opponents following their earlier losses in the same weekend.
What's Next

The Broncos are set to host back-to-back events, the Boise State Classic on April 3-4 and the Boise State Beach Bash on April 10-11, providing an opportunity to build on their recent successes at home.

Bottom Line

Boise State's impressive wins against ranked teams highlight their growing prowess in collegiate beach volleyball, but sustaining performance against elite competition will be key as they progress within the Big 12.