College of Idaho Athletics

09/21/2026

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09/20/2026

Yotes Rally Late to Earn Dramatic Draw Against Walla Walla

CALDWELL, Idaho – The College of Idaho men's soccer team refused to quit. Trailing by two goals early in the second half, the Yotes stormed back with a pair of late scores, including an equalizer in the 87th minute, to salvage a thrilling 2-2 Cascade Conference draw against Walla Walla Sunday afte...

09/20/2026

No. 9 Yotes Roll Past Walla Walla, 4-1, to Stay Perfect in CCC Play

CALDWELL, Idaho – The No. 9-ranked College of Idaho women's soccer team overcame an early equalizer and used a dominant offensive performance to defeat Walla Walla University, 4-1, on Sunday afternoon at Simplot Stadium. The victory improved the Yotes to 6-1 overall and 2-0 in Cascade Collegiate C...

09/20/2026

No. 4 Yotes Roll Past MSU-Northern, 59-14 to Stay Unbeaten

HAVRE, Mont. — The No. 4-ranked College of Idaho Yotes put together another dominant performance Saturday afternoon, piling up 624 yards of offense and forcing three interceptions in a convincing 59-14 road victory over Montana State-Northern at Havre.

09/19/2026

Goalkeepers Shine as Yotes Battle No. 25 Warner Pacific to Scoreless Draw

CALDWELL, Idaho – The College of Idaho men's soccer team earned its first conference result of the season Friday night, battling No. 25 Warner Pacific to a hard-fought 0-0 draw at Simplot Stadium.

09/19/2026

No. 9 Yotes Shine in Home Opener, Hold Off Warner Pacific for 1-0 Victory

CALDWELL, Idaho – In front of the home crowd at Simplot Stadium, the No. 9-ranked The College of Idaho women's soccer team delivered a gritty defensive performance and just enough offense Friday evening, earning a 1-0 shutout victory over Warner Pacific in the Yotes' home opener.

09/15/2026

All NAIA Yote Programs Announced as 2025-26 NAIA Scholar Teams

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced its 2025-26 NAIA Scholar Teams as part of its annual National Awards Day, with The College of Idaho earning a total of 120 NAIA Scholar Team award. Every team that competes in the NAIA at the College, earned th...

09/15/2026

Young Earns NAIA National Defender of the Week Honors

CALDWELL, Idaho – No. 9 The College of Idaho middle blocker Cora Young has been named the NAIA National Women's Volleyball Defender of the Week, the national office announced Tuesday, after a dominant weekend performance that helped the Yotes remain unbeaten and atop the Cascade Collegiate Confere...

09/15/2026

🏐💜 Success measured beyond the scoreboard.

Congratulations to Yotes head volleyball coach Liz Mendiola on being named the NAIA Coach of Character! For 26 seasons, Coach Mendiola has built more than a championship program at The College of Idaho. She has built a family rooted in service, leadership, compassion, and community.

From mentoring generations of student-athletes to championing mental health awareness and service initiatives, Coach Mendiola continues to make a lasting impact on everyone she leads.

"Knowing they leave our program not only as better players, but as more compassionate teammates, leaders, and people, has been one of the greatest rewards of coaching."

👏 Join us in celebrating Coach Mendiola on this well-deserved national recognition!

09/15/2026

Mendiola Named National Coach of Character

CALDWELL, Idaho — College of Idaho head volleyball coach Liz Mendiola has been named the NAIA Coach of Character, recognizing her commitment to service, leadership and developing student-athletes beyond competition.