Beauty and the Beast showcases Boise State's wrestlers, gymnasts | Boise State Sports | Idaho Statesman
Even the Boise State football team would be hard-pressed to match the talent that will be on display in Friday night’s Beauty and the Beast event at Taco Bell Arena.
The Broncos wrestling team puts a No. 9 national ranking on the line against Utah Valley. Four of the Broncos’ wrestlers are undefeated and ranked No. 1 or No. 2 in the country.
The gymnastics team, facing Cal State Fullerton, is ranked No. 15. Junior Amy Glass and senior Hannah Redmon are two of the nation’s most entertaining gymnasts.
“It’s like the showcase that we try to get everybody out to watch,” senior wrestler Adam Hall said. “It’s a cool event. We had an awesome crowd last year. … Both our programs are in the top 15. You’re coming out to watch the best.”
This is the home finale for the wrestling team and senior day for eight team members. The Broncos have positioned themselves to make a run at the national championship. InterMat, which lists teams based on their potential to score points at the national meet, ranks Boise State No. 2 this week. [...]