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Austin Pace

Senior News Producer and Sports Reporter

About Me:

I was born and raised in Southeastern Arizona. I am the oldest child and the best older brother my 3 little sisters could ever ask for. My family is everything to me, especially my wife Rachel, and we find ourselves in constant competition on the Pickleball courts where she tends to beat me 95% of the time!

I was also the winner of Gila Valley Idol, a local singing competition, in 2021. I then used those winnings to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Mozambique Beira Mission speaking Portuguese.

My comm background:

As a kid, I never had a problem writing, and I enjoyed it. My genuine interest in journalism started in high school, realizing that Sportscasting is something I would love to do.

I am a Communications major with an emphasis on News and Journalism and am currently working to further my studies to become a Sportscaster.

I have worked with BYU-Idaho Radio since October 2023, first as a Music Programmer, then as the Intern, and now as a Senior News Producer and news and sports reporter.


Latest from Austin Pace

March 04, 2026 03:42 PM
Top NBA prospect AJ Dybansta surprised fans by saying he “might not leave” BYU Cougars men's basketball after this season, sparking major buzz about the program’s future. With five-star recruit Bruce Branch also committing, BYU could field one of the most talented backcourts in the country next season. But for now, BYU prepares for a pivotal matchup against Texas Tech Red Raiders men's basketball that will impact its Big 12 Conference tournament seeding.
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March 02, 2026 05:01 PM
The BYU Cougars dropped their second straight game to an unranked opponent, falling 79 to 71 to the West Virginia Mountaineers after another sluggish first-half performance. Head coach Kevin Young called his team’s effort “inexcusable” as BYU now looks to regroup before closing the regular season, including a key matchup against the Texas Tech Red Raiders.
1 Min Read
February 24, 2026 12:40 PM
BYU snapped its losing streak with a statement win over No. 6 Iowa State, reigniting momentum after a difficult stretch in Big 12 play. With only four regular season games remaining, the Cougars now turn their focus to a key matchup against UCF as they look to strengthen their résumé heading into March.
1 Min Read
February 19, 2026 04:02 PM
AJ Dybansta scored 35 points, tying BYU’s single-season 30-point game record, but the Cougars fell 75–68 to No. 4 Arizona in Tucson. Despite battling back from a 16-point deficit and dealing with multiple season-ending injuries, BYU dropped its seventh game of the season.
1 Min Read
February 18, 2026 03:12 PM
Richie Saunders suffered a season-ending injury Saturday against Colorado Buffaloes men's basketball.
2 Min Read
February 17, 2026 04:44 PM
BYU honored Jimmer Fredette by retiring his No. 32 jersey during halftime of its men’s basketball game against Colorado, celebrating his lasting impact on the program and his role in leading the Cougars to the Sweet 16 in 2011. The emotional night ended with a 90–86 overtime victory, highlighted by Rob Wright’s 39-point performance and praise from head coach Kevin Young about Fredette’s global influence on BYU basketball.
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