Boise State Won Dar Walters Fall Classic Blue Draw
The Broncos secured the Blue Draw championship title after defeating Montana with a 2-1 final match score.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Tennis
Boise State claimed the Dar Walters Fall Classic Blue Draw championship by defeating Montana 2-1. This victory marks the first time the Broncos have won the tournament title since 2019.
Why it matters
The win signals a return to tournament dominance for the Boise State men's tennis program after a six-year title drought. It also provides the team with critical momentum heading into their upcoming fall schedule.
Boise State secured the Blue Draw title with a 2-1 match victory, including a 6-0 win in doubles. Izan Orgiles and Julius Seifert both recorded singles scores of 6-4, 6-2 during the final match.
The players
Izan Orgiles
He is a men's tennis player for Boise State who secured the deciding victory in the Blue Draw final.
Julius Seifert
He is a member of the Boise State men's tennis team who competed in both doubles and singles matches.
Matt Upton
He is a tennis player representing the University of Montana who competed against Boise State in the final.
Darrshan Suresh Kumar
He is a tennis player for the University of Montana who faced the Boise State team in the championship match.
The details
The championship was clinched when Izan Orgiles defeated Matt Upton in singles following the pair's dominant 6-0 doubles performance against Matt Upton and Darrshan Suresh Kumar. Although Julius Seifert fell to Darrshan Suresh Kumar in his singles match, the team's combined efforts secured the overall tournament win.
Timeline
The Dar Walters Fall Classic took place from September 26-28, 2026.
Boise State last won the tournament in 2019.
The Broncos will compete in the Battle in the Bay Classic from October 1-4, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This tournament win establishes Boise State as a primary contender for the remainder of the fall season. The victory improves the team's competitive standing as they prepare for the Battle in the Bay Classic.
The victory confirms Boise State's current doubles and singles rotations have successfully transitioned from the offseason. Players will carry this momentum into the October tournament circuit in San Francisco.
The takeaway
Boise State's performance highlights the importance of early-season tournament wins in building long-term confidence. Consistency in doubles play proved to be the decisive factor in overcoming their opponents throughout the weekend.
What happens next
Boise State will travel to San Francisco for the Battle in the Bay Classic occurring October 1-4, 2026.
Further reading
For more information on the season, visit the Tennis section.
