They were members of the Intermountain from 1976 to 1978 , the IMC in 1980 to 1982 before joining the Mountain West Athletic Conference ( which merged with the Big Sky in 1988 ) in 1982 .
Idaho State began play in 1974 .
Idaho State were members of the Intermountain from 1976 to 1978 , the IMC in 1980 to 1982 before joining the Mountain West Athletic Conference ( which merged with the Big Sky in 1988 ) in 1982 .
Idaho State began play in 1974 .