Sobolewski, Binford Named #BigSkyWBB Co-Coach of the Year
BOISE, Idaho (March 8, 2021) – Idaho State head coach Seton Sobolewski and Montana State head coach Tricia Binford have both been named the Big Sky Women’s Basketball Coach of the Year as voted on by the league's head coaches.
Sobolewski led the Bengals to their best finish since the 2011-2012 season. Under Sobolewski, ISU registered non-conference wins against Utah State and Kansas State to aid in a 19-3 overall record. The Bengals boasted a 15-2 record in Big Sky play that resulted in the Bengals winning the Big Sky regular-season title.
Sobolewski coached two players that made All-Big Sky this season, including a first-team selection in Dora Goles, and second-teamer Diaba Konate.
Binford directed a Bobcats team back to the top of the standings after losing key players a season ago. The 16-year head coach repeats as the coach of the year following a stellar campaign in 2019-20. The Bobcats won as many as eight consecutive games this year, as they capped the regular season with a 16-6 overall record and a 13-3 conference mark.
This season Binford coached two All-Big Sky selections, including first-team selection and Defensive Player of the Year, Darian White. Senior Tori Martell also received all-conference honors this season under Binford.
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