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Southern Utah University

Southern Utah University
351 West University Boulevard
435-586-7700

About Us:

Established in 1897, Southern Utah University provides a serene and dynamic setting for education. Located in proximity to the largest concentration of national parks and monuments in the U.S., campus offers an environment that is rich in culture and one that encourages students to explore, engage and excel both in and outside of the classroom.

SUU proudly ranks as Utah’s fully accredited master’s university and best regional university in the Intermountain West. The key to success is an unwavering dedication to students and a commitment to delivering a personalized education. Classes are designed to offer maximum interaction, and professors are among the most respected scholars in their fields.

Offering more than 140 associate and bachelor’s degrees, SUU also boasts 19 graduate and certificate programs designed to meet a broad range of career goals and life aspirations. In addition, the University’s lively athletics program offers 17 Division I sports, including Big Sky Conference champions in football, cross country, basketball and softball.

Mission:

Southern Utah University is a dynamic teaching and learning community that engages students in experiential education leading to personal growth, civic responsibility, and professional excellence.

Vision:

Southern Utah University will receive national recognition for its innovations in learning, student success, and providing the best educational experience in the intermountain west.


Recent News

SUU Golf Continues To Add Local And Overseas Talent

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- The SUU Golf program had done excellent the last few years at recruiting within Utah, and getting local talent to represent the Thunderbirds. On the 2024 signing day, that trend continues with the addition of two more athletes…

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Thunderbirds Head To Historic Pauley Pavilion To Take On UCLA

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- The SUU Men's Basketball team will put their 6-1 record up against Big 10 opponent, UCLA. On Tuesday, November 26, the T-Birds will be in the Pauley Pavilion to take on the 5-1 Bruins of UCLA. They will then return home from…

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CSC Announces All-Academic All-District Teams

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- The College Sports Communicators have announced the 2024-25 Academic All-District women's and men's soccer teams. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Thunderbirds Top Trailblazers in Double-OT Drama: The Axe Stays Home

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Southern Utah wrapped up the regular season with the Battle for the Axe. The T-Birds took down the Trailblazers 37-34 in a United Athletic Conference thriller Saturday. The Thunderbirds celebrated the win, hoisting the Axe Trophy…

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Thunderbirds Vanquish The Vandals And Improve To 6-1

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA -- The Thunderbirds are 6-1 after beating the University of Idaho, 82-67 on day two of the MTE in San Diego. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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T-Birds Tussle With Toreros And End Up Victorious

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA -- The Thunderbirds played the first of back to back games in San Diego and are victorious on day one. Outlasting the Toreros of San Diego, 72-67. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Women’s Basketball Pour In 86 in First Win of the Season

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's basketball team secured their first win of the season, winning their home showdown against Bethesda University of California 86-45 on Friday, Nov. 22. SUU now stands at a 1-5 record on the…

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T-Birds Battle to the Wire: Season Ends in WAC Quarterfinals

ARLINGTON, Texas - The Southern Utah University women's volleyball team battled hard but fell in the quarterfinals of the Western Athletic Conference Tournament Thursday morning. The T-Birds dropped a tight 3-1 (23-25, 25-21, 23-25, 17-25)…

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Southern Utah falls short against potent Saint Joseph’s offense

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's basketball team fell to 0-5 in an 82-53 matchup with the undefeated Saint Joseph's University Hawks, who extended their winning record to 4-0 on the season. Read more at Southern…

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Thunderbirds Head To San Diego For Two-Game MTE Tournament

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- SUU Men's Basketball team is heading to San Diego, California for a two-day, two-game tournament against San Diego, and Idaho. Both games will be played at the Jenny Craig Pavilion in San Diego. Read more at Southern Utah…

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Thunderbirds Target Trailblazers in Battle for the Axe

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Thunderbirds are back in Cedar City for the final regular season game of the 2024 campaign. Southern Utah will take on Utah Tech in the Battle for the Axe on Saturday, November 23, in Eccles Coliseum. The game will kick off at…

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Thunderbirds Gutsy Performance Comes Up Just Short At Loyola-Chicago

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS -- The SUU Men's Basketball team was on the road for the first time this season, and gave the Ramblers of Loyola University-Chicago everything they could handle. But come up just short, and suffer first loss of the season,…

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Thunderbirds Add 6'1 Guard From Australia

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- The SUU Women's Basketball team added one more signee that will join the team in the Spring of 2025 from Traralgon, Victoria, Australia. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Tournament Time in Texas: T-Birds to Take on UVU in Opening Match

CEDAR CITY, Utah - It's tournament time for the Western Athletic Conference, and the Thunderbirds are in. Southern Utah finished the regular season in sixth place in the WAC and qualified for the postseason tournament. The tournament is being…

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Women’s Basketball Looks to Capitalize on Back-to-Back Home Games

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's basketball team will look to pick up their first wins of the season at home against Saint Joseph's University on Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 6:30 p.m. and Bethesda University of California…

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Thunderbirds Head To Chicago For First Road Game Of The Season

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- The Thunderbirds are 4-0 for the first time in program history, but will be heading to Chicago to take on another undefeated opponent in Loyola-Chicago on Tuesday, November 19, at 6:30 p.m. Read more at Southern Utah University…

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Thunderbirds Improve To 4-0 For The First Time In Program History

CEDAR CITY, UTAH – The Thunderbirds improved to 4-0 for the first time in program history after defeating the University of Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks, 79-73. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Thunderbirds Thrive in Thriller, Tackling #24 Central Arkansas 38-31

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Southern Utah was on the road once more for a United Athletic Conference matchup against the University of Central Arkansas on Saturday. The Thunderbirds took down the Bears 38-31. The win brings SUU's record to 6-5 on the…

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Thunderbirds’ Home Opener Ends in Loss to Vandals

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's basketball team dropped to 0-4 after a cold second half in their 66-53 loss against the University of Idaho on Nov. 16. The Vandals rose to 2-2 on the year following their win. Read more…

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Southern Utah Falls in Season Finale on the Road

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's volleyball team fell 3-0 (25-16, 25-17, 25-22) on the road at Utah Valley Saturday in the regular season finale. The loss drops the Thunderbirds record to 10-17 overall with a 6-10 mark in…

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Gaitan Takes 20th, XC Closes Team Season at NCAA Division 1 Mountain Regionals

RENO, Nev. - In NCAA DI Mountain Regionals on Nov. 15, the Southern Utah University men's cross country team finished 11th in a field of 17 teams and the women's team took 15th in a field of 19, marking a solid close to their 2024 team…

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Thunderbirds Show Resilience but Come Up Short Against Undefeated UT Arlington

CEDAR CITY, Utah—The Southern Utah University women's volleyball team lost to the Western Athletic Conference regular-season champions from UT Arlington Thursday night 3-1(25-21, 24-26, 25-14, 25-14). The loss drops the Thunderbirds'…

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Funaki Asisi Rejoins Southern Utah Athletics as General Manager for Van Wagner

Cedar City, Utah – Southern Utah University Athletics is excited to announce that Funaki Asisi has returned to the department as General Manager for Van Wagner, the university's official corporate sales partner. Asisi's extensive…

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Cross Country to Compete in NCAA Division 1 Mountain Regionals

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University men's and women's cross country teams will fight for a chance to compete nationally at the NCAA DI Mountain Regional in Reno, Nev. on Nov. 14. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Into Bear Country: Thunderbirds Gear Up for a UAC Road Rumble

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Thunderbirds will head back out on the road this weekend to take on the Central Arkansas Bears. The game will take place on November 16 and kicks off at 3:00 p.m. MT. You can watch it live on ESPN+. Read more at Southern Utah…

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Southern Utah’s Slew of Threes Not Enough to Overcome Fresno State

FRESNO, Calif. - A monster third quarter from the Southern Utah University women's basketball team wasn't enough to propel the Thunderbirds to a win against Fresno State, resulting in a 67-59 loss. SUU falls to 0-3 before Saturday's…

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Women's Basketball Makes Three Additions On National Signing Day

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- The SUU Women's Basketball team has signed three players that will join the T-Birds in 2025-26. Two hail from California and one from Salt Lake City. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Flippin’ Birds Sign Four on Opening Day for Signees

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Southern Utah Gymnastics is thrilled to welcome an outstanding group of signees to the Flippin' Birds family. This talented class is set to bring exceptional skill, outstanding gymnastics, and competitive experience to the…

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Thunderbirds Start Season 3-0 For The First Time Since 2018

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- The SUU Men's Basketball team improved to 3-0 after pouring it on Bethesda (CA), 107-54. Thunderbirds first time scoring over 100 points since November of 2023. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Southern Utah Soars into Senior Night and Season Finale

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Thunderbirds are coming off a road swing split in Texas last week and heading into their final two regular season matches. The T-Birds will host the UT Arlington Mavericks for senior night on Thursday, November 14, at 6:30…

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SUU to travel to Fresno State before Saturday’s home opener against the Vandals

CEDAR CITY, Utah - After two losses on the road to start the 2024-2025 season, Southern Utah looks to bounce back this week. The Thunderbirds face another challenging road game against Fresno State in California on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 7:00 p.m.…

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Flippin' Birds Release 2025 Schedule

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The stage is set, and the Southern Utah Flippin' Birds are ready to take flight for the 2025 season. The Thunderbirds are coming off back-to-back Conference Championships, having won the title in the final year of the…

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Men's Basketball Continues Home-Stand Against Bethesda And Nebraska-Omaha

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- Thunderbird's Men's Basketball is off to a 2-0 start, and will have a great opportunity to build on that when Bethesda University of California and Nebraska-Omaha visit Cedar City on November 12 and 16 respectively. …

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Thunderbirds Start 2-0 After Defeating FIU At Home

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- SUU Men's Basketball defend home court against the Panthers of FIU 80-75, and have started the 2024-25 season 2-0. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Southern Utah Drops Road Contest at Jacksonville State

JACKSONVILLE, Ala. - The Southern Utah University women's basketball team fell to the Jacksonville State Gamecocks on Saturday, Nov. 9 in the Pete Mathews Coliseum, 77-58. The Thunderbirds drop to 0-2 on the season while the Gamecocks bounce…

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Ground Game & Grit: Thunderbirds Cage Lions in Crucial Conference Clash

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Southern Utah returned to Eccles Coliseum for a United Athletic Conference matchup against the University of North Alabama on Saturday. The Thunderbirds took down the Lions 38-26. The win brings SUU's record to 5-5 on the…

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Volleyball Wraps Up Texas Trip; Falls Short against Abilene Christian

ABILENE, Texas - The Southern Utah University women's volleyball team fell short against the Abilene Christian Wildcats on Saturday, Nov. 9, losing in five sets. The Thunderbirds move to 6-8 in Western Athletic Conference play, while the…

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Thunderbirds Prevail over Texans; Secure Spot in WAC Postseason Tournament

STEPHENVILLE, Texas - The Southern Utah University women's volleyball team picked up a big road result on Thursday, Nov. 7, winning in five over the Tarleton State Texans. The Thunderbirds improve to 6-7 in Western Athletic Conference play…

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WAC/CUSA Matchup Continues With Men's Basketball Hosting The Panthers Of FIU

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- The SUU Men's Basketball team continues the WAC vs CUSA agreement with Florida International visiting Cedar City on Saturday, November 9, at 6:30 p.m. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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The Roar vs. The Soar: North Alabama and Southern Utah Battle it Out in Conference Clash

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Thunderbirds will return to Eccles Coliseum this weekend to take on the North Alabama Lions. The game will take place on November 9 and kicks off at 1:00 p.m. MT. You can watch it live on ESPN+. Read more at Southern Utah…

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Southern Utah Continues Conference Play with Two Texas Tilts

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Coming off of their seventh sweep of the year, the Southern Utah University women's volleyball team is back on the road this weekend for two substantial conference matchups. First, the Thunderbirds will head to Stephenville,…

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Chelsea Loeser Earns All-WAC Freshman Team Honors

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- The Western Athletic Conference announced their season award winners and Thunderbird freshman Chelsea Loeser was honored with a spot on the All-WAC Freshman team. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Six Thunderbirds Score In Double-Digits And Win Big In First Game Of The Season

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- The Southern Utah Men's Basketball team opened their season with an emphatic, 96-68 win over the Mustangs of Western New Mexico. Six Thunderbirds scored double-digit points and 17 Thunderbirds saw time on the court. Read…

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Chambers Shines as Thunderbirds Fall to Utes in Season-Opener

SALT LAKE CITY - The Southern Utah University women's basketball team opened the 2024-25 season against the University of Utah Utes, losing 105-52 at the Huntsman Center. Southern Utah falls to 0-1 on the season while the Utes improve to 1-0. …

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Thunderbirds' Comeback Falls Short in Gritty Battle Against #17 ACU

ABILENE, Texas - Southern Utah was on the road again Saturday afternoon, taking on #17 Abilene Christian in a United Athletic Conference showdown. The Thunderbirds fell to the Wildcats 28-25. The loss brings SUU's record to 4-5 on the season,…

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Charlton Cashes In Career-High as Thunderbirds Secure Sweep over Redhawks

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's volleyball team emerged victorious on Saturday, Nov. 2, getting their eighth home win of the season over the Seattle Redhawks 3-0. The Thunderbirds improve to 9-14 and 5-7 in the Western…

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Southern Utah Set to Open 2024-25 Season at Utah and Jacksonville State

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's basketball team will begin the 2024-25 season with two tough road contests. First, the Thunderbirds will travel north to take on the Utah Utes on Monday, Nov. 4 at 11:00 a.m. MT before…

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Thunderbirds Host Mustangs To Open 2024-25 Season

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- The Thunderbirds Men's Basketball team is eager to start the 2024-25 season and the Mustangs of Western New Mexico are coming to town for game number one. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Men Take Second, Women Take Third in WAC Championships

OREM, Utah - In the Western Athletic Conference Cross Country Championships on Nov. 1, Southern Utah University's men's team earned second place and the women's team took third. Individually, Santiago Gaitan put on an impressive show,…

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Volleyball Fights Hard but Falls Short in Home Contest Against Wolverines

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's volleyball team competed against the Utah Valley Wolverines on Thursday, Oct. 31, falling in four sets. The Thunderbirds move to 8-14 on the season and 4-7 in the Western Athletic…

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Southern Utah to Compete in WAC XC Championships Friday

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Southern Utah University men's and women's cross country will begin their postseason with the 2024 Western Athletic Conference Cross Country Championships in Orem, Utah on Nov. 1. Read more at Southern Utah University…

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Thunderbirds Post Strong Exhibition Outing Against OUAZ

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's basketball team opened their season at the America First Event Center on Wednesday, Oct. 30, playing host to the Ottawa University Spirit. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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The Hometown Product: Rylan Tebbs' Journey To SUU

CEDAR CITY, UTAH – It is rare for most to live out their dreams, but for Rylan Tebbs, a member of the Southern Utah University Soccer Team, that is exactly what she is doing. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Thunderbirds Host Wolverines and Redhawks in Two-Match Homestand

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Coming off of their longest road trip of the year, the Southern Utah University women's volleyball team returns home for two conference clashes. First, the Thunderbirds will square off in a rivalry match against the Utah…

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Thunderbirds Take On #17 Abilene Christian in Texas Tussle

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Thunderbirds are heading back on the road after a decisive win last week to face #17 Abilene Christian in another United Athletic Conference matchup. The game is set for Saturday, November 2, in Abilene, Texas, with a 2:00…

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Flying Frontcourt: The Forwards and Centers of the 2024-25 Thunderbirds

CEDAR CITY, Utah - With the 2024-25 basketball season just around the corner, the Southern Utah University women's basketball team's forwards and centers look to use a wealth of experience to lead the Thunderbirds to success in the…

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Men's Basketball Host Successful Exhibition Game Versus Westminster

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- The America First Event Center saw it's first action of basketball season on Monday, October 28 when the Thunderbirds played host to the Griffins of Westminster. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Into The Depth: The 2024-25 Men's Basketball Preview

CEDAR CITY, UTAH – The 2024-25 Men's Basketball team is prepared to make its presence known in the Western Athletic Conference. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Backcourt Duos: A Look at The 2024-25 Southern Utah Guards

CEDAR CITY, Utah - As the leaves change colors and winter begins to set in across the mountainous landscape of Cedar City, Southern Utah University is brimming with excitement as basketball season inches closer to tipoff. The lineup of guards for…

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Southern Utah Wraps Up Road Trip With Four-Set Loss to Grand Canyon

PHOENIX - The Southern Utah University women's volleyball team competed against the Grand Canyon Antelopes in Arizona on Saturday, Oct. 26, falling in four sets. The Thunderbirds fall to 4-6 in Western Athletic Conference play while the…

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Thunderbirds Season Comes To A Close Against Utah Tech

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- The Thunderbirds 2024 season came to a close Saturday, October 26, losing to Utah Tech, 4-0. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Thunderbirds Tame The Wolves in Southern Showdown

CARROLLTON, Georgia—On Saturday, Southern Utah traveled south to take on the West Georgia Wolves in a United Athletic Conference showdown. The Thunderbirds defeated the Wolves 28-17. The win brings SUU's record to 4-4 on the season, with…

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Thunderbirds Lose in Four to Lancers

RIVERSIDE, Calif. - The Southern Utah University women's volleyball team fell in four sets to the California Baptist Lancers on Thursday, Oct. 24. The Thunderbirds move to 4-5 in the Western Athletic Conference while the Lancers improve to 2-7…

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Women's Soccer Hosts Utah Tech For A Chance To Advance To The WAC Tournament

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- The SUU Women's Soccer team is playing its most important and final match of the season on Saturday, October 26 at 1:00 p.m. against the Trailblazers of Utah Tech. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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It Runs in the Family: Brotherhood Across Teams

While Western Athletic Conference opponent Utah Valley University goes toe to toe with the Southern Utah University cross country program several times each year, the rivalry between these two teams is far deeper than just facing off in races:…

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Volleyball Wraps Up Four-Game Road-Trip with Rematch against Lancers and Antelopes

CEDAR CITY, Utah - After two road matches last week, the Southern Utah University women's volleyball team will head the road again this weekend as the team gears up for two Western Athletic Conference rematches. First, the Thunderbirds will…

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Thunderbirds Fly South for Conference Clash in Carrollton

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Thunderbirds are coming off the bye week and ready to get back to the grind as they hit the road to take on West Georgia in another United Athletic Conference Battle. The game will take place on Saturday, October 26, in…

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Flippin' Birds Set to Return to Maverik Center for Best of Utah Meet

WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah – NCAA Women's Gymnastics returns to the Maverik Center in 2025 with two competitions on Monday, Jan. 20. The Wasatch Classic will kick off the pair of podium events on Martin King Luther Jr. Day at 1 p.m. MT, while…

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Women's Golf Close Out Fall Season

BOULDER CITY, NEVADA -- The SUU Women's Golf team played three rounds of 18 holes over a three-day stretch at the Boulder Creek Golf Club in Boulder City, Nevada during The Clash At Boulder Creek hosted by Northern Arizona. The team finished…

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From Florida to Utah: How Arianna Rossi and Victoria Zibecchi Brought a Winning Culture to the Thunderbirds

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Coming out of their home countries of Italy and Argentina, Arianna Rossi and Victoria Zibecchi dreamed of continuing their volleyball careers at the Division I level in the United States. But as both women came to find out, the…

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Charapata’s Career Night Not Enough as Thunderbirds Come Up Short in Road Rematch Against Trailblazers

ST. GEORGE, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's volleyball team fought hard but fell short on Monday, Oct. 21, against the Utah Tech Trailblazers, losing 3-1. The Thunderbirds drop to 4-4 in the Western Athletic Conference, while the…

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Rushing into History: Targhee Lambson’s Quest to Break SUU’s All-Time Record

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Targhee Lambson has become a cornerstone of the Southern Utah Thunderbirds' offense. His standout performance this season has captivated fans and foes alike. While surpassing the 1,000-yard rushing milestone with five games…

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Thunderbirds Fight Hard, But Fall To The Texans

STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS -- The Thunderbirds played the second match of their two-game road stretch at Tarleton State University and battled hard but fell 1-0. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Women's Golf Tee It Up In The Clash At Boulder Creek

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- The SUU Women's Golf are in Boulder City, Nevada where they are participating in the Clash At Boulder Creek hosted by Northern Arizona at the Boulder Creek Golf Club. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Gaitan Takes Sixth, XC Competes at Pre-Nationals

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Southern Utah University cross country performed well in Wisconsin Pre-Nationals on Oct. 19. In the challenging field of competition that made up the "B" races, the men's team finished tenth and the women's team finished…

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SUU XC to Race in Wisconsin Pre-Nationals

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University men's and women's cross country teams will return to the road to size up their postseason competition at Wisconsin Pre-Nationals on Oct. 19. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Southern Utah Falls in Three to Redhawks

SEATTLE, Wash. - The Southern Utah University women's volleyball team competed against the Seattle Redhawks on Thursday, Oct. 17, losing in three sets. The Thunderbirds move to 4-3 in Western Athletic Conference competition, while the Redhawks…

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Thunderbirds Earn Positive Result In Abilene

ABILENE, TEXAS -- The SUU Women's Soccer team was needing a point to remain in contention for postseason play and they earned a 1-1 draw at Abilene on Thursday night. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Thunderbirds Begin Road Trip With Matches in Seattle & St. George

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's volleyball team will be back in action this weekend as the team begins their longest road trip of the season. The Thunderbirds will start with a matchup against the Seattle University…

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Women's Soccer Head To Texas For Crucial WAC Stretch

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- The Thunderbird Women's Soccer Team will head to Texas for a two game road stretch that will be critical for postseason play. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Southern Utah’s Daylani Ballena Named To The Preseason All-Conference Team

ARLINGTON, Texas - The Western Athletic Conference (WAC) announced its preseason coaches poll for the 2024-25 season this morning. Fifth-year guard Daylani Ballena was selected to the Preseason All-WAC team. The Southern Utah University women's…

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Women's Golf Finish Tied For Fifth At PSU Invitational

PORTLAND, OREGON -- The Southern Utah Women's Golf team finished tied for fifth out of ten teams at the Portland State Invitational at the Columbia Edgewater Country Club in Portland, Oregon. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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100 Wins and Counting: Fitzgerald Leads Thunderbirds to Victory in Historic Homecoming

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Southern Utah University's football program celebrated a fantastic Homecoming last Saturday, adding to the excitement when Head Coach DeLane Fitzgerald secured his 100th career coaching victory. The Thunderbirds put on a show…

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Men's Golf Finish One-Day 36-Hole Utah Collegiate Shootout

ST. GEORGE, UTAH -- The Thunderbirds compete hard but finish fourth at the Pizza Hut Utah Collegiate Shootout in St. George, Utah at the Sunbrook Golf Club. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Southern Utah Fights Hard But Falls in Five to Grand Canyon

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's volleyball team fell just short to the Grand Canyon Antelopes on Saturday, Oct. 12, losing in five sets. The Thunderbirds fall to 4-2 in Western Athletic Conference play, while the…

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Colonel Crusher: Thunderbirds Roll in 42-21 Homecoming Showdown

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Southern Utah continued conference play with a homecoming win against Eastern Kentucky. The Thunderbirds took down the Colonels 42-21. The win brings SUU's record to 3-4 on the season with a 2-1 mark in conference play.…

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Women's Golf Head To Portland For PSU Invite

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- The SUU Women's Golf team has had nearly a month off between tournaments, but will be heading to Portland, Oregon for the Portland State Invitational on October 14-15 at the Columbia Edgewater Country Club. Read more at…

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Men's Golf Host Pizza Hut Utah Collegiate Shootout In St. George, Utah

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- The SUU Men's Golf Team will host it's lone home golf tournament this year on Monday, October 14 at the Sunbrook Golf Club in St. George, Utah. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Thunderbirds Shutout Lopes In Second Half; But Fall 3-1

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- The Thunderbirds gave up three goals in the first half, but pitched a shutout in the second against top ranked Grand Canyon University on Friday. Ultimately coming up short, 3-1. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Spasojevic’s Career-High Elevates Thunderbirds Past Lancers

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's volleyball team secured another home sweep on Thursday, Oct. 10, triumphing over the California Baptist Lancers. The Thunderbirds improve to 8-8 on the season and 4-1 in Western Athletic…

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Thunderbirds Host GCU On Homecoming Friday

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- The Thunderbirds are set to host the top-ranked WAC team in Grand Canyon University on Friday, October 11, at 4:00 p.m. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Volleyball Continues Conference Play With Two Match Homestand

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Coming off of a big win at home against the Trailblazers, the Southern Utah University women's volleyball team will stay in the America First Event Center for two big-time matchups. First, the Thunderbirds will host the…

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Homecoming Clash: Thunderbirds Set to Battle Eastern Kentucky in UAC Showdown

CEDAR CITY, Utah - It's Homecoming Week in Cedar City, and the Thunderbirds are ready to defend Eccles Coliseum. On Saturday, October 12th, they will take on Eastern Kentucky in a United Athletic Conference battle. The Game will kick off at…

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Men's Golf Wrap Up Play At The 28th Annual Bill Cullum Invitational

SOMIS, CALIFORNIA -- SUU Men's Golf finished fifth out of six teams at the Bill Cullum Invitational in Somis, California at the Saticoy Golf Club on October 7 and 8. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Thunderbirds Unable To Keep Up With Top-Ranked Wolverines

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- The Southern Utah Women's Soccer team couldn't keep up with the No. 1 ranked team in the conference and lost 3-0 to Utah Valley. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Thunderbirds Set To Participate In 28th Annual Bill Cullum Invitational

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- The Thunderbird Men's Golf team will compete in the Bill Cullum Invitational, hosted by California State University - Northridge (CSUN) on Monday, October 7 - Tuesday, October 8. Read more at Southern Utah University…

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Southern Utah Falls to #14 Tarleton State in Heartbreaking Overtime Loss

CEDAR CITY, Utah—Southern Utah continued conference play with an excruciating overtime loss to #14 Tarleton State. The T-Birds fell to the Texans 38-37 in a tight battle. The loss drops the Thunderbirds to 2-4 overall and 1-1 in conference…

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Leuluai’s Career-High Propels Thunderbirds Past Trailblazers in Four-Set Thriller

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's volleyball team emerged victorious over their southern rivals Utah Tech on Saturday, Oct. 5, winning in four sets. The Thunderbirds improve to 7-8 on the season and 3-1 in WAC conference…

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Cross Country Turns in Strong Home Invitational

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University cross country program successfully hosted its Color Country Invitational at home on the Cedar Ridge Golf Course, with the women's and men's teams both taking second place. The great…

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Lin's Fresh Market and SUU Athletics Team Up to Fight Student Food Insecurity

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Southern Utah Athletics, in partnership with Lin's Fresh Market, successfully hosted this year's food drive to combat food insecurity among SUU students. The Community Engagement Center and the athletics department…

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Southern Utah Falls in Four to Mavericks

ARLINGTON, Texas - The Southern Utah University women's volleyball team competed against the UT Arlington Mavericks on Thursday, Oct. 3, losing 3-1. The Thunderbirds drop to 6-8 on the season and 2-1 in the Western Athletic Conference while the…

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Thunderbirds Earn Massive Conference Point At Home

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- The Southern Utah Women's Soccer team played their way to 0-0 tie against top-ranked WAC opponent Seattle University. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Thunderbirds Go Home and Away for Pair of Conference Matches

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Coming off of their first two conference wins last weekend, the Southern Utah University women's volleyball team will hit the road to play the University of Texas Arlington Mavericks on Thursday, Oct. 3 at 5:00 p.m. MT before…

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Thunderbirds Take Aim at #14 Tarleton State in Key UAC Matchup

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Thunderbirds will continue United Athletic Conference play on Saturday, October 5th, with a home game against #14 Tarleton State. Southern Utah will take on the Texans in Eccles Coliseum with early conference expectations on…

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Women's Soccer Look To Defend Home Field In Two Conference Matches

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- The Thunderbird Soccer team will look to defend Thunderbird Soccer Field this week as No. 1 seeded Seattle U and No. 3 seeded Utah Valley travel to Cedar City on Thursday, October 3, and Sunday, October 6. Read more at Southern…

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Thunderbirds to Host Home Cross Country Meet Friday Morning

CEDAR CITY, Utah - For their lone home meet of the season, the Southern Utah University men's and women's cross country teams will host the Color Country Invitational at the Cedar Ridge Golf Course on Friday, Oct. 4. Read more at Southern…

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Men's Golf Finish Their Second Tournament Of The Fall

ERIE, COLORADO -- The SUU Men's Golf team concluded 54 holes of play at the Mark Simpson Colorado Invitation in Erie, Colorado at the Colorado National Golf Club. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Men's Golf Head Back To Colorado For The Mark Simpson Colorado Invitational

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- The Thunderbird Men's Golf team is headed back to Colorado for the Mark Simpson Colorado Invitational, hosted by the University of Colorado on September 30-October 1. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Women's Soccer Unable To Keep Up In Second Half At Cal Baptist

RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA -- Thunderbirds give up three second half goals and fall in Riverside to California Baptist, 5-1. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Richie’s Career Day Propels Thunderbirds Past Wildcats

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's volleyball team capped off the weekend with another conference victory, securing a win over the Abilene Christian Wildcats in three sets. The Thunderbirds improve to 6-7 on the season and…

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Southern Utah Storms Clarksville: Thunderbirds Topple Governors in Conference Opener

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee - Southern Utah opened conference play with a road victory over the Austin Peay Governors. The T-Birds took down the Governors 28-17 in a tight battle. The win improves the Thunderbirds to 2-3 overall and 1-0 in conference…

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Volleyball Secures Sweep Over Texans in First Conference Game

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's volleyball team emerged victorious over Tarleton State on Thursday, Sept. 26, beating the Texans in three straight sets. The Thunderbirds climb to 5-7 overall and 1-0 in Western Athletic…

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Women's Soccer Opens Conference Play At California Baptist

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- Coming off an impressive result in the final non-conference match of the season, the Thunderbirds are headed to Riverside, California to take on the Lancers of California Baptist. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Southern Utah Opens Conference Play at Home against Tarleton and Abilene Christian

CEDAR CITY, Utah - After a long preseason, the Southern Utah University women's volleyball team will begin Western Athletic Conference play with a two-game homestand this weekend. The Thunderbirds will start the weekend with a matchup against…

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Thunderbirds and Governors Gear Up for Grudge Game in Clarksville

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Thunderbirds will open United Athletic Conference play next Saturday, September 28th, on the road at Austin Peay. Southern Utah will take on the Governors in Clarksville for the first time since the teams became conference…

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Men's Golf Finish 72-Holes At Gene Miranda Falcon Invitational

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO -- The Men's Golf Team finished 22nd at the Gene Miranda Falcon Invitational at the Eisenhower Golf Course in Colorado Springs. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Thunderbirds Earn A Draw In Final Non-Conference Match At NAU

FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA -- Darya Mosallaei had a career day for the Thunderbirds and helped the team earn just their second result in the history of SUU Soccer at Northern Arizona with a 0-0 draw. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Thunderbirds Rally Late but Fall Short to Idaho State in 38-28 Loss

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Southern Utah fell to Idaho State on the road Saturday night. A slow start for the Thunderbirds spelled trouble as they were shut out in the first quarter while the Bengals picked up two early touchdowns. The T-Birds responded in…

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Thunderbirds Close Non-Conference Play in Loss to Wildcats

TUCSON, Ariz. - The Southern Utah University women's volleyball team competed against the Arizona Wildcats on Saturday, Sept. 21, falling in three sets. The Thunderbirds move to 4-7 on the season while the Wildcats improve to 11-0. Read more…

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Southern Utah XC Shows Out in UCR Invitational

RIVERSIDE, Calif. - The Southern Utah University men's and women's cross country teams locked in an impressive outing at the UC Riverside Invitational, with the women finishing sixth in a field of 25 teams and the men finishing fourth in a…

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Southern Utah Comes Up Short to NDSU

TUCSON, Ariz. - The Southern Utah University women's volleyball team fought hard but came up short to the North Dakota State Bison on Friday, Sept. 20. The Thunderbirds fell to 4-6 on the season while the Bison improved to 4-5. Read more at…

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Men's Golf Set To Soar In Air Force Tournament

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- The Thunderbird Men's Golf team heads to Colorado Springs, Colorado for the 55th playing of the Gene Miranda Falcon Invitational on September 21-23. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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SUU XC Headed West for UC Riverside Invitational

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University men's and women's cross country teams are prepared to return to action after three weeks of training this Saturday, Sept. 20 for the UC Riverside Invitational. Read more at Southern Utah…

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Whitney Gardner Scores Two Goals In Win Over Sacramento State

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- The Thunderbirds improve to 2-5-2 on the year with a 2-1 win over Big Sky opponent Sacramento State. Whitney Gardner played hero for SUU, scoring both goals. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Volleyball Heads to Arizona for Wildcat Classic

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Coming off of a one-game home stint, the Southern Utah University women's volleyball team will hit the road for their final tournament of non-conference play at the Arizona Volleyball Wildcat Classic. The Thunderbirds will…

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Women's Soccer Set For Final Two Non-Conference Games

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- The Southern Utah Women's Soccer team will host one more final non-conference game at home against Sacramento State on Thursday, Sep 19 at 1:00 p.m. on the Thunderbird Soccer Field, before heading to Northern Arizona on…

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Southern Utah Softball Releases Fall Slate

CEDAR CITY, Utah – Southern Utah University Softball has officially released its 2024 fall schedule, featuring five exciting home matchups against regional opponents. The Thunderbirds will kick off the fall season with a doubleheader against…

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Southern Utah Looks to Spoil Idaho State’s Homecoming in Non-Conference Showdown

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Thunderbirds will finish their non-conference slate on Saturday, September 21, on the road at Idaho State. Idaho State hosts its home games in the ICCU Dome, formerly known as Holt Arena, the oldest enclosed stadium on a…

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Thunderbirds Fall to Lumberjacks in Home Tilt

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's volleyball team competed against Northern Arizona University on Tuesday, Sept. 17, losing in three sets. The Thunderbirds fall to 4-5 on the season while the Lumberjacks improve to 5-4. …

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Kelsey Chugg Invitational Shortened To 36-Holes Due To Substantial Rain

EDEN, UTAH -- The final round of the Kelsey Chugg Invitational has been canceled due to heavy rain making the course unplayable. The Tournament has been finalized after 36-holes of play. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Southern Utah Returns Home for Clash Against Northern Arizona

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Coming off of their third tourney of the year in Santa Clara, the Southern Utah University women's volleyball team returns home for a rematch against the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 6:30 p.m. MT. …

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Women's Golf Tee It Up In The Kelsey Chugg Invitational

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- The SUU Women's Golf Team will head to Eden, Utah on September 16-17 to participate in the Kelsey Chugg invitational, hosted by Weber State University. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Thunderbirds Can't Hang On At Boise State

BOISE, IDAHO -- The Thunderbirds played the Broncos well through 45 minutes, but were unable to keep up in the second half and ultimately lost to Boise State, 3-0. SUU falls to 1-5-2 on the season. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Southern Utah Falls Short in Home Opener: Aggies Edge Thunderbirds 24-21

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Southern Utah took on #15 UC Davis in the home opener for the Thunderbirds. The Aggies prevailed in a tight battle with a final score of 24-21. The Thunderbirds fall to 1-2 on the season, while UC Davis moves to 2-1 on the year. …

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Thunderbirds Finish Play at Santa Clara Tournament; Come Back Down 0-2 to Beat Broncos

SANTA CLARA, Calif. - The Southern Utah University women's volleyball team split two games at the Santa Clara Tournament on Friday, Sept. 13. The Thunderbirds lost to the Fresno State Bulldogs 3-1 before mounting a three-set comeback to win 3-2…

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Thunderbirds Earn Hard-Fought Tie At Idaho State

POCATELLO, IDAHO -- The SUU Women's Soccer team earned a 0-0 tie in Pocatello, Idaho against the Bengals of Idaho State University. It's the programs first result at Idaho State since 2016. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Volleyball Travels West for Two California Clashes

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Fresh off of three straight wins at the Southern Utah Tournament last weekend, the Southern Utah University women's volleyball team will look to keep momentum going as they face off against Fresno State and Santa Clara on…

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Thunderbirds Return Home After Historic FBS Win, Ready for #15 UC Davis

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Thunderbirds will open their home slate on Saturday, September 14, at Eccles Coliseum. Southern Utah will take on FCS-ranked opponent #15 UC Davis in the third non-conference matchup of the season. The game will kick off at…

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Women's Soccer Heads To The State Of Idaho For Two Game Road Trip

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- The SUU Women's Soccer team will head to the state of Idaho for two more preseason matches against Idaho State on Thursday, Sep 11 and Boise State on Sunday, Sep 14. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Women's Golf Concludes Play At Wolverine Invitational

SARATOGA SPRINGS, UTAH -- The SUU Women's Golf team finished ninth at the Wolverine Invitational, hosted by Utah Valley University. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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A Letter to T-Bird Nation From Athletics Director Doug Knuth

Dear Southern Utah Thunderbird Fans, Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Women's Soccer Come Up Short On Senior Day

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- After an hour and a half lightning delay, Sunday's game between the Thunderbirds and the Pioneers finally got underway and SUU came up short, losing by a score of 2-5. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Thunderbirds Topple Miners in Texas Tussle

EL PASO, Texas - Southern Utah battled to its first victory over an FBS program since 2013, beating the University of Texas at El Paso 27-24 on Saturday evening. The T-Birds were impressive in the second half, moving the ball at will. The…

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SUU Women's Golf Team Tees It Up In First Tournament Of The 2024-25 Season

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- The Southern Utah University Women's Golf team will tee it up at the Wolverine Invitational for their first tournament of the 2024-25 season. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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T-Birds Vanquish Vandals; Wrap Up Southern Utah Tournament Undefeated

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Coming off of their first two wins of the season, the Southern Utah University women's volleyball team wrapped up the weekend with another dominating win over the University of Idaho on Saturday, Sept. 7. The Thunderbirds…

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Volleyball Takes Two in First Day of Southern Utah Tournament

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's volleyball team picked up two wins against the University of Idaho and the University of California Riverside to highlight the first day of play at the Southern Utah Tournament. The…

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Thunderbirds Pitch A Shutout In First Win Of The 2024 Season

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- The Thunderbirds picked up their first win of the season in dominant fashion over Mountain West opponent Colorado College. The first win over a Moutain West opponent since 2018. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Thunderbirds Play Host to Southern Utah Tournament against Vandals and Highlanders

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Coming off of their first tournament of the season, the Southern Utah University volleyball team will look to secure their first win as they will host the Southern Utah Tournament from Friday, Sept. 6 to Saturday, Sept. 7. The…

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Thunderbird Men's Basketball 2024-25 Non-Conference Schedule

CEDAR CITY, UTAH—The Southern Utah University Men's Basketball Team has announced its non-conference schedule for the 2024-25 season. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Women's Basketball 2024-25 Non-Conference Schedule

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- The SUU Women's Basketball program has announced its full non-conference schedule for the 2024-25 season. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Thunderbirds Headed To Sun Bowl for Saturday Showdown

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Thunderbirds will be on the road again this week in El Paso, Texas. On Saturday, September 7, 2024, Southern Utah will take on Conference USA's UTEP in the Thunderbirds' second FBS matchup of the season. The game…

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Thunderbirds Host Two Home Matches This Week

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- SUU Women's Soccer will host two home contests this week. Taking on Colorado College on Thursday, Sep 5 and the University of Denver on Sep 8. The Sunday game is Senior Day for eight fantastic players. Be sure to come out…

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Thunderbirds Fall to Host Tritons in Final Day of San Diego Invitational

LA JOLLA, Calif. - The Southern Utah University volleyball team competed against the University of California San Diego on Saturday, Aug. 31, falling in five hard-fought sets. The Thunderbirds fall to 0-3 on the season while the Tritons improve to…

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Southern Utah Completes Day 1 of UC San Diego Invitational

La Jolla, Calif. - The Southern Utah University women's volleyball team wrapped up the first day of play at the UC San Diego Invitational on Friday, Aug. 30, falling to Northern Arizona in four sets and Gonzaga in three sets. The Thunderbirds…

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Men Take Second, Women Finish Fourth in Season-Opening UVU Invitational

OREM, Utah - The Southern Utah University men's and women's cross country teams opened their season with a strong performance Friday, Aug. 30 in the Utah Valley University Invitational at Scera Park. In the three-mile race, the women…

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T-Birds Fall in Season Opener on the Road

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah - Southern Utah lost its season opener to the #12 ranked University of Utah. The T-Birds struggled to finish drives and were ultimately shut out by the Utes 49-0 in the state capitol Thursday night. Read more at Southern Utah…

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Thunderbird Cross Country to Start Season At UVU Invitational

CEDAR CITY, Utah -- To open their 2024 season, Southern Utah University Men's and Women's Cross Country teams will travel to Scera Park in Orem this Friday, August 30 to participate in the UVU Invitational. Read more at Southern Utah…

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Thunderbirds Score Late Equalizer And Earn A Tie Versus Eagles

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- The Steph Roper to Whitney Gardner connection strikes again, this time it was an equalizer in the 80th minute and the Thunderbirds earn their first point against Eastern Washington since 2015. Read more at Southern Utah…

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Volleyball Set to Open 2024 Season at UC San Diego Invitational

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's volleyball team is set to open the 2024 season against big name competition at the UC San Diego Invitational from Friday, Aug. 30 to Saturday, Aug. 31. The Thunderbirds will begin their…

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Alexa Lord Wins The WAC Stan Bates Award

CEDAR CITY, UTAH—Alexa Lord, who graduated in 2024 with a Master's degree in business with an emphasis in healthcare administration, was a perfect recipient for the award that is given to one male and one female student-athlete who has…

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Thunderbirds Play Host To Eastern Washington

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- The SUU Women's Soccer team will welcome the Eagles of Eastern Washington on Thursday, August 29, at 2:00 p.m. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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A New Season Begins: Thunderbirds to take on Utes in Season Opener

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The season opener is fast approaching for the Thunderbirds. They are set to travel North to take on the University of Utah in a week one road game. The matchup will take place at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Thursday,…

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Finding A Field General: A Look at the Southern Utah Quarterbacks

CEDAR CITY, Utah - With only a few days left before the 2024 football season kicks off, the battle for the starting quarterback position has emerged as one of the most intriguing storylines. With many talented players vying for the role, head coach…

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2024-25 Men's and Women's Golf Schedules Announced

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- The Southern Utah University Men's and Women's Golf Programs have finalized their 2024 Fall and 2025 Spring schedules. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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No Fly Zone: Southern Utah 2024 Defensive Backs

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The 2024 campaign inches closer for the Thunderbirds, and the defensive backs unit stands out as a crucial area for the team's success. This group, composed of a mix of seasoned veterans and promising newcomers, is ready to…

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Thunderbirds Concede Two Late Goals And Fall To UNO 2-1

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- The Thunderbirds led for 66 of the 90 minutes against the University of Nebraska at Omaha, but conceded two late goals and ultimately lost 2-1. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Southern Utah’s Outside Hitters Poised for a Strong Season

CEDAR CITY, Utah - As Southern Utah University's volleyball team gears up for the upcoming season, the outside hitters are ready to make a significant impact. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Hands Team: A Look at the Southern Utah Wide Receivers

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah Thunderbirds football team is gearing up for kickoff next week, and the wide receiver corps is set to be a significant part of their offense. With a mix of seasoned transfers and promising young talent, the…

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Thunderbirds Home Opener Against Nebraksa-Omaha

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- The SUU Women's Soccer team is set to host the University of Nebraska at Omaha for it's season opener. Head to the Thunderbird Soccer Field at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, Aug 22. Read more at Southern Utah University…

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Women's Soccer Battles But Comes Up Just Short At Nevada

RENO, NEVADA -- Southern Utah Women's Soccer team falls to 0-2 on the year, coming up just short at the University of Nevada. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Thunderbirds Come Up Short In Season Opener

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA -- The Thunderbirds lost their season opener on the road against Mountain West opponent UNLV, three goals to one. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Doing It All; Tight Ends Preview 2024

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The tight end position is a crucial element for the Southern Utah offense heading into the 2024 campaign. The tight end corps promises to be a dynamic and versatile unit with a strong group of returners who can catch passes and…

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Thunderbirds Open 2024 Season In Nevada

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- The SUU Women's Soccer Team will open their 2024 season in the State of Nevada. The first game will be against the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) on Thursday, Aug 15 at 7:30 p.m. Read more at Southern Utah University…

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Hit Stick; Southern Utah Linebackers Preview

CEDAR CITY, Utah - As the 2024 college football season approaches, Southern Utah University's Thunderbirds are set to have a solid core of linebackers. This unit is a blend of seasoned veterans, transfers eager to prove their worth, and…

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Flippin’ Birds Achieve Second-Highest GPA in the Nation for 2023-24

MARLBORO, New Jersey – Southern Utah University has earned the second-highest team grade-point average in the nation for the 2023-24 academic year, according to data submitted to the Women's Collegiate Gymnastics Association (WCGA). Every…

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Western Athletic Conference Announces 2024-25 Men's And Women's Basketball Schedules

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- The Western Athletic Conference has formally announced the Conference schedules for both Men's and Women's Basketball. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Southern Utah University Athletics Announces Partnership with Influxer to Empower Student-Athletes in NIL Space

CEDAR CITY, Utah—Southern Utah Athletics is excited to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Influxer, a leader in the NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) space. The partnership will allow Thunderbird student-athletes to monetize their…

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New Season New Staff; Coach Kacey Nady Adds Strickland and Pribyl

CEDAR CITY, Utah—Southern Utah Athletics is excited to announce the addition of two new key members to its volleyball coaching staff: Tyler Strickland as Associate Head Coach and Taylor Pribyl as Assistant Coach. Both bring a variety of…

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The Motor: Southern Utah Running Backs for the 2024 Season

CEDAR CITY, Utah – As the Southern Utah Thunderbirds gear up for the 2024 season, we turn our attention to the backfield. Loaded with seasoned veterans and fresh talent, the running backs are poised to play a crucial role in the team's…

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Controlling the Trenches: Southern Utah Defensive Line Season Preview

CEDAR CITY, Utah - As Southern Utah gears up for the 2024 campaign, the defensive line emerges as a key component in the team's strategy, boasting a blend of seasoned veterans and promising newcomers. This year's lineup offers depth and…

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Thunderbird Alum Competing In His Third Olympic Games

CEDAR CITY, UTAH—Former Southern Utah University Thunderbird Cam Levins will compete for Canada in the Men's Marathon at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Saturday, Aug 10. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Rally Stoppers; Middle Blockers for the Upcoming Season

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Volleyball season is nearing for the Thunderbirds, and the team is building toward the season opener next month. As they prepare to hit the court, let's look at the key players anchoring the middle for the Thunderbirds. Read…

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Focus Up Front: Southern Utah Offensive Line Preview

CEDAR CITY, Utah - As the Southern Utah Thunderbirds prepare for the upcoming football season, optimism is high surrounding the offensive line, a unit that was pivotal in the team's success last year. Read more at Southern Utah University…

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The United Soccer Coaches Announce 23-24 Team Academic Award Winners

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- United Soccer Coaches announced on Thursday the College Team Academic Award winners, recognized for their exemplary performance in the classroom during the 2023-24 academic year. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Southern Utah Extends Contract of Head Football Coach DeLane Fitzgerald

CEDAR CITY, Utah—As the second week of fall football camp begins, Southern Utah Athletics is pleased to announce a contract extension for Head Football Coach DeLane Fitzgerald. Following two successful seasons at the helm of the Thunderbirds…

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Southern Utah Athletics Launches Jr. T-Birds Kids Club

CEDAR CITY, Utah – Southern Utah Athletics is thrilled to announce the launch of the Jr. T-Birds Kids Club, an exciting opportunity for young fans to connect with their favorite teams and enjoy exclusive benefits throughout the year. Read…

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2024 Thunderbirds Cross Country Schedule

CEDAR CITY, UT—The Thunderbirds Men's and Women's Cross Country Teams have finalized their 2024 schedule. With seven events scheduled, there is a great mix of Invitationals, Regionals, and Championship events. Read more at Southern…

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Former Wildcat Taylor McQuillin Announced as New Assistant Softball Coach

CEDAR CITY, Utah – Southern Utah Athletics is excited to announce the hiring of Taylor McQuillin as the new assistant coach for the Thunderbirds softball team. McQuillin, a distinguished former pitcher and professional athlete, brings a wealth…

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Opposites Attack: A Look at The Opposite Hitters for The Thunderbirds

CEDAR CITY, Utah -As Southern Utah prepares for an electrifying volleyball season, all eyes are on their powerhouse trio of opposite hitters. Charlotte Wilson, Molly McDermott, and Victoria Zibecchi bring youth, experience, and international flair…

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2024 USTFCCCA Track And Field Academic Awards

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- The United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coach Association (USTFCCCA) announced the 2024 All-Academic teams. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Southern Utah Thunderbirds Set to Soar; UAC Media Day Recap

ARLINGTON, Texas – Thunderbird fans got a quick preview on Tuesday at the United Athletic Conference (UAC) Media Day held at Texas Live in Arlington, Texas. The anticipation for the upcoming season has been officially ignited, with the…

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Set for Success: A Look at the Setters for Southern Utah Volleyball

CEDAR CITY, Utah - As Southern Utah's volleyball team gears up for another exciting season, let's focus on the talented trio of setters who will play a crucial role in orchestrating the team's offense. With experience and fresh…

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Thunderbirds Add Two More Players For Fall Season

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- Head Coach Kai Edwards and the SUU Women's Soccer Team have added two more recruits to join the Thunderbird family for the 2024 season. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Thunderbirds to Kick Off 2024 Campaign at UAC Media Day

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The United Athletic Conference (UAC) announced on Wednesday afternoon the annual Media Day for football, which will take place on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. The event will be hosted at Texas Live in Arlington, Texas. It will feature…

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Thunderbirds Earn AVCA Academic Honors

LEXINGTON, Kentucky — The American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) announced today that over 1,400 collegiate and high school teams earned the 2024 AVCA Team Academic Award sponsored by INTENT. Southern Utah not only earned this award…

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Defending the Court: Spotlight on Liberos

CEDAR CITY, Utah - As the Southern Utah Thunderbirds gear up for another exciting volleyball season, the spotlight shines brightly on their standout defensive specialists, seniors Arianna Rossi and Calli Johnson. Both players bring a ton of…

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WAC Announces All-Academic Recipients

CEDAR CITY, UTAH – The Western Athletic Conference (WAC) announced the 2024 Academic All-WAC honorees for spring sports, along with freshmen and transfer student-athletes from all 2023-24 conference sports.. A total of 1,230 student-athletes…

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Southern Utah University and adidas Renew Partnership to Elevate Thunderbird Athletics

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Southern Utah University Athletics and global sportswear giant adidas have announced the renewal of their partnership, extending their collaboration for the coming years. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Steven Lindquist Earns Promotion To Associate Head Coach

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- After an impressive five year stretch, SUU Women's Soccer Assistant Coach Steven Lindquist has been promoted to Associate Head Coach. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Louisville Transfer Hercy Miller Joins The Thunderbird Family

CEDAR CITY, UTAH – Thunderbird Men's Basketball Head Coach Rob Jeter is excited to announce the signing of Hercy Miller. MIller is a 6'3 point guard from Los Angeles, California. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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2024 Volleyball Season Preview with Coach Nady

CEDAR CITY, Utah – Southern Utah Volleyball is set for an exciting 2024 season. We sat down with Head Coach Kacey Nady to discuss her background, some of the incoming players, and the packed 2024 schedule. Check out the video below! Read more…

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Coach Don Don Williams Inks Extension Through 2027

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Southern Utah Softball is coming off its most successful season in a decade, with a mark of 21-29 on the year. Director of Athletics Doug Knuth is rewarding Head Coach Don Don Williams with a contract extension based on the…

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Southern Utah Athletes Shine as NFCA All-America Scholar-Athletes

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Southern Utah University's softball program has much to celebrate as 11 of its standout players have earned the prestigious National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) All-America Scholar-Athlete Award. This honor is given…

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Southern Utah Athletics Partners with SUU Professional Sales Program for Real-World Experience

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Southern Utah University (SUU) is taking a significant step forward in enhancing student opportunities and boosting community engagement through a strategic partnership between Southern Utah Athletics and the SUU Professional…

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Southern Utah Football Announces Updated Schedule and Home Game Times

CEDAR CITY, Utah—Southern Utah University has announced its updated football schedule for the 2024 season following Stephen F. Austin's departure from the Western Athletic Conference and the United Athletic Conference. Despite this…

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Harward Wraps Up Stellar Senior Season at National Championships

EUGENE, Ore. - Senior runner Hayden Harward of the Southern Utah University track & field team finished his season in the 3000m steeplechase in the NCAA Division I Track & Field National Championships on Wednesday, June 5, taking 20th…

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Harward Ready to Represent Thunderbirds at Track & Field National Championships

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Following a fantastic performance at the NCAA Western Regionals, Hayden Harward of the Southern Utah University track & field team will compete alongside some of the best athletes around the country in the 3000m steeplechase…

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Harward Advances to Nationals In Third And Final Day for Thunderbirds in Regionals

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - Hayden Harward of the Southern Utah University track & field team participated in the 3000m steeplechase in the NCAA DI Western Regionals on Friday, May 24, taking sixth and earning him a spot in the NCAA DI Nationals. Read…

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Hazelet Achieves Big Throw in Hammer, Falls Short of Nationals in Day 2 of Regional Championships

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - Rebecca Hazelet of the Southern Utah University track & field program competed in the hammer throw at the NCAA DI Western Regionals on Thursday, May 23, ending in 38th and coming up short on qualifying for Nationals. Read…

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Gibson, Carpenter, and Douglas Highlight Day 1 of Track & Field Regionals

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - The Southern Utah University track & field program wrapped up day one of the NCAA DI Western Regionals on Wednesday, May 22. Dylan Gibson and Jaedyn Carpenter represented the 'Birds in the 400m dash and Nelson Douglas…

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Track & Field Prepares For The NCAA DI Western Regional

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Coming off of stellar performances at the Western Athletic Conference Outdoor Championships, the Southern Utah University track & field program will send six competitors to participate in the 2024 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track…

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Thunderbirds Add Two Transfers

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah Women's Basketball team received reinforcements in the form of two transfers this week. The Thunderbirds added Lexi Bull, who is transferring from Tarleton State, and Sydney Gandy, who will come to Cedar…

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Six Thunderbirds Earn Entry to NCAA Western Regionals

CEDAR CITY, Utah - On Thursday, the NCAA announced that six athletes - five male and one female - from the Southern Utah University track & field program will compete in the Western Regional of the 2024 Division I Outdoor Track & Field…

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Follow The SUU Soccer Team Throughout The Summer

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- The SUU Women's Soccer team will have more than 20 athletes competing for different club teams this summer, throughout the United States and Canada. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Thunderbird Men Take Second, Women Take Seventh On Final Day of WAC Outdoor Championships

OREM, Utah - The Southern Utah University track & field program wrapped up the 2024 Western Athletic Conference Outdoor Championships on Saturday, May 11 with the men's team claiming second place and the women securing seventh place. Read…

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‘Birds Pick Up Huge Results On Day 2 of WAC Outdoor Championships

OREM, Utah - The Western Athletic Conference Outdoor Championships rolled on with day two on Friday, May 10 for the Southern Utah University track & field program. The men's team picked up 21 points while the women's team claimed 10…

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Thunderbird Men’s and Women’s Teams Finish Third to End Day 1 of WAC Outdoor Championships.

Thunderbird Men's and Women's Teams Finish Third to End Day 1 of WAC Outdoor Championships. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Softball Season Ends In Battle Against California Baptist

SEATTLE, Washington — Southern Utah's season came to an end today at the hands of California Baptist. The Thunderbirds battled throughout the game but fell 4-1 to the Lancers at the WAC tournament. Read more at Southern Utah University…

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T-Birds Eliminate Trailblazers; Fall to One Loss Bracket Against Seattle

SEATTLE, Washington—Southern Utah competed in its first-ever WAC Tournament game and came away with an upset victory. The Thunderbirds took down in-state rival Utah Tech 7-6. In the second game of the tournament, the T-Birds battled but came…

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Rashon Williams Wraps Up Amazing Experience At PGA Works Championship

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FLORIDA -- Rashon Williams wrapped up 54 holes of play at the PGA Works Collegiate Championship at the historic TPC Sawgrass. The tournament highlights the most underserved and underrepresented Minority Serving Institutions in the…

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Thunderbirds Gear Up for WAC Outdoor Championships

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University track & field teams will compete in the Western Athletic Conference Outdoor Championships from Thursday, May 9 to Saturday, May 11 hosted by Utah Valley University. The T-Birds will be fighting for…

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Thunderbirds Set to Take on Utah Tech in WAC Tournament

CEDAR CITY, Utah—The Thunderbirds will open the WAC tournament against in-state rival Utah Tech on Wednesday, May 8, at 2:00 p.m. MT. Southern Utah split the doubleheader against the Trailblazers earlier in the season in St. George. The winner…

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Gonzalez Earns All-WAC Recognition

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Western Athletic Conference has released accolades for the 2024 softball season. Southern Utah sophomore Emily Gonzalez earned a spot on the All-WAC first team for her performance this year. Read more at Southern Utah…

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JT Langston Jr. Joins The Thunderbird Family

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- The SUU Men's Basketball Team adds JT Langston Jr. A 6'8 transfer from Rider University. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Thunderbirds Headed to WAC Tournament Despite Heartbreaking Finishes in Texas

STEPHENVILLE, Texas—Despite a rough pair of losses on Saturday, the Thunderbirds clinched a spot in the WAC postseason tournament. Game two of the series was a heartbreaker as the T-birds fell 4-3. Game three was also disappointing as Southern…

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Rashon Williams Earns A Special Opportunity At TPC Sawgrass

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- SUU Golf's Rashon Williams has been granted the amazing opportunity to compete in the PGA Works Collegiate Championship at the legendary TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida on May 6-9. Read more at Southern Utah…

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Thunderbirds Top Texans in Tight Conference Tilt

STEPHENVILLE, Texas—Southern Utah opened the three-game set with the Texans on Friday afternoon with a win. The Thunderbirds took down Tarleton State in game one 4-3. The Two teams began game two and played the first inning and a half before…

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Men's Golf Adds Another Impressive International Signee

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- With what has become customary for Head Men's Golf Coach Richard Church, he adds another impressive international student to his roster, JingCheng "Jarrell" Wang, from Nanjing, China. Read more at Southern Utah…

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Thunderbirds to Take on Texans with Tournament Implications

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Southern Utah will hit the road for the final regular season series at Tarleton State this weekend. The Thunderbirds will take on the Texans in a doubleheader on Friday, May 3, beginning at 3:00 p.m. MT, and wrap up the season…

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Thunderbirds Volleyball Welcomes New Signees for the 2024 Season

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University Thunderbirds volleyball program is excited to announce the addition of four talented athletes to its roster for the upcoming 2024 season. This singing class brings international flavor and attacking…

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Southern Utah Athletics Welcomes Autumn Guyton

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Southern Utah Athletics is proud to announce the hiring of Autumn Guyton (Aiono-Fuimaono) to the position of Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Rob Jeter And Staff Add Elite JUCO Prodcut

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- Xavier Sykes, a 5'10 point guard from Colombia, Missouri has put pen to paper and agreed to join the Thunderbird family. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Hayden Harward Named WAC Men’s Track Athlete of the Week

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University track & field program is proud to announce that Hayden Harward has been named the Western Athletic Conference's Men's Track Athlete of the Week after taking fifth place in the 3000m…

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Men's Basketball Lands Big Time Transfer

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- The SUU Men's Basketball team is excited to announce the signing of highly touted Colorado State transfer, Taviontae 'Tavi' Jackson. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Men's Golf Concludes Season At The WAC Championship

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- The Southern Utah University Men's Golf Team closed out the 2023-24 season at the WAC Championship in Payson, Arizona at the Golf Club at Chaparral Pines. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Southern Utah Falls in Final Home Game

CEDAR CITY, Utah—Southern Utah lost its final home game of the season 4-0 to Utah Valley University. Following the Game, the Thunderbirds recognized the seniors from this season. Southern Utah moves to 19-25 on the season and is battling for a…

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Southern Utah Finishes Regular Season at Payton Jordan and BYU Robison Invite

PROVO, Utah/STANFORD, Calif. - The Southern Utah University track & field program wrapped up the outdoor regular season with the BYU Robison Invitational from Apr. 25-27 and the Payton Jordan Invitational in Stanford on Apr. 26. Read more at…

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Thunderbirds Split Delayed Doubleheader Against In-State Foe

CEDAR CITY, Utah— Southern Utah split Saturday's doubleheader with Utah Valley winning game one 7-6 in walk-off fashion. The Thunderbirds fell in game two 4-1 despite putting up a solid fight. Read more at Southern Utah University…

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Wooden Signs Free Agent Contract With Falcons

CEDAR CITY, Utah—Former Southern Utah standout wide receiver Isaiah Wooden has signed a free-agent contract with the Atlanta Falcons. The recent graduate from San Diego will join the team this summer and look to grab a roster spot. Read more…

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Southern Utah Set to Honor Seniors in Final Home Series Against UVU

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Thunderbirds return home to Kathryn Berg Field for their final home series of the season this Saturday and Sunday, April 27-28. Southern Utah will take on in-state foe Utah Valley, looking to put themselves in a position to…

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Men's Golf Prepared For Strong Finish At The WAC Championship

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- The Southern Utah University Men's Golf team will conclude their 2023-24 season at the WAC Championship Tournament in Payson, Arizona at the Golf Club at Chaparral Pines on Friday, April 26 through Sunday, April 28. Read…

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Thalangkarn Earns Second Team All-Conference Honors

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- The Western Athletic Conference announced the award winners for the 2023-24 womens's golf season, and SUU's Tanyatorn Excel Thalangkarn earned All-Conference second team. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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T&F Prepares for Last Regular Season Meets at BYU Robison and Payton Jordan Invitationals

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Coming off of their lone home meet, the Southern Utah University track & field teams will travel north for their final regular season meets at the BYU Robison Invitational from Apr. 25-27 and the Payton Jordan Invitational at…

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Ballena, Johnston Set to Return for Fifth Season

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Daylani Ballena and Samantha Johnston have announced that they will be returning to the Southern Utah University women's basketball team for a fifth season. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Soccer's Sadie Santiago Earned The Opportunity Of A Lifetime

CEDAR CITY, UTAH – Sadie Santiago recently signed to play soccer for Head Coach Kai Edwards and the Thunderbirds, but she also earned the opportunity of a lifetime when she got the call to play for the Puerto Rican National Team. Read more at…

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Thunderbirds Close Out The Season With A T9 Finish At The WAC Championship

PAYSON, ARIZONA -- The Thunderbirds finished in a tie for ninth at the WAC Championships at the Golf Club at Chapparal Pines. Shooting rounds of 323, 312 and 315. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Thunderbirds Post Impressive Finishes at SUU Coliseum Championships

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University track & field teams set high marks as the team hosted the SUU Coliseum Championships on Saturday, Apr. 20. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Thunderbirds Pull Off Epic Comeback Against Top WAC Team

PHOENIX, Arizona—Southern Utah took down the top team in the WAC Saturday afternoon. The Thunderbirds used some late-game heroics to come from behind twice in the effort, finishing with an 8-7 victory. Read more at Southern Utah University…

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The Spirit of Sport: The 2024 High School Coliseum Championships

CEDAR CITY, Utah - In the heart of Cedar City, Utah, amidst the majestic red rock landscapes, Southern Utah University's track and field team hosted the 2024 High School Coliseum Championships. An event that returns to Cedar City for the first…

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Thunderbirds Battle Lopes in Tough Doubleheader

PHOENIX, Arizona—Southern Utah played Grand Canyon in a doubleheader Friday afternoon. The Thunderbirds lost both games, battling to the end of each contest. The Lopes took the first game 8-0 and held on to win 4-3 in extra innings of game…

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Track & Field Returns Home for Coliseum Championships

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Coming off of a successful weekend in Southern California, the Southern Utah University track & field program is back at home this Saturday, Apr. 20 to host the SUU Coliseum Championships. Read more at Southern Utah…

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Thunderbirds to Take on Lopes in Phoenix

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Thunderbirds are preparing to make a final push to qualify for the Western Athletic Conference tournament. Southern Utah will try to gain some ground playing on the road this weekend at Grand Canyon. Read more at Southern…

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Thunderbirds Head To Arizona For WAC Championship Tournament

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- The Southern Utah University Women's Golf team is headed to Payson, Arizona to participate in the Western Athletic Conference Championship Tournament at the The Rim Golf Club at Chapparal Pines on Friday, April 19 through…

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Birdy's Awards Show Celebrates Outstanding Achievements in Southern Utah Athletics

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah Athletics Department, in collaboration with Clark and Linford Jewelers, proudly hosted the 3rd annual Birdy's Awards Show on Tuesday, April 16. The event recognized exceptional talent, dedication, and…

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UNC Spring Invitational Shortened To 36 Holes

WINDSOR, COLORADO -- The University of Northern Colorado Spring Invitational was shortened to just two rounds after severe weather caused the final round to be canceled. The Thunderbirds finished 6th as a team at +33. Read more at Southern Utah…

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Southern Utah Student-Athletes Strive For Success In Medical Field

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- The chaos of being a collegiate student-athlete can be tough to tackle at times. Attending classes and practices, doing homework and studying, traveling for games, and having a social life all compete as priorities. Read more at…

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Southern Utah Athletics Partners with Thor’s Hammer Collective to Support Student-Athletes and Local Charities

CEDAR CITY, Utah – Southern Utah Athletics is proud to announce its partnership with the Thor's Hammer Collective, the official NIL collective of Southern Utah University Athletics. This partnership marks a significant step forward in…

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Men's Golf Head To Final Tournament Before WAC Championships

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- The Southern Utah Men's Golf team will participate in the Northern Colorado Spring Invitational at the Raindance National Golf Club in Windsor, Colorado. The tournament will be held on May 15-16, with 36 holes played on day…

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Thunderbirds Set Multiple High Marks at Bryan Clay Invite

AZUSA, Calif. - The Southern Utah University track & field teams showed out at the Bryan Clay Invite from Apr. 11-13, setting multiple new school and personal records. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Softball Drops Series Finale

CEDAR CITY, Utah—The Thunderbirds took on Seattle University on Saturday in a rubber match. The Redhawks took home the 12-5 win with some key hits in big spots. The Thunderbirds move to 17-21 on the season with a 6-11 record in WAC conference…

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Battle of the Birds; Thunderbirds and Redhawks Split Doubleheader

CEDAR CITY, Utah —The Thunderbirds took on Seattle University on Friday, earning a split. The Redhawks took game one 16-4, but the Thunderbirds battled back to take game two 7-5. The split moved Southern Utah's record to 17-20 on the…

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Football Set for Spring Game

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Southern Utah University is thrilled to host its annual Spring Football Game, scheduled for Saturday, April 13, at 3:00 p.m. The highly anticipated event will take place at Eccles Coliseum, offering fans an exclusive preview of…

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Thunderbirds Take Down Aggies With Aerial Attack

CEDAR CITY, Utah— The Thunderbirds won a non-conference game over in-state foe Utah State 10-8 on Wednesday. Southern Utah's bats stayed hot as they scored double-digit runs to win their second straight game. The T-Birds have scored ten…

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Jaedyn Carpenter Named WAC Men’s Track Athlete of the Week

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University track & field program is proud to announce that Jaedyn Carpenter has been named the Western Athletic Conference's Men's Track Athlete of the Week following a 45.94 second 400m dash at the…

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Southern Utah Smashes Ten Runs In Doubleheader Split at Utah Tech

ST. GEORGE, Utah —The Thunderbirds split a mid-week doubleheader at Utah Tech on Tuesday. Game one went to the Trailblazers in a 5-0 shutout. However, the T-Birds wouldn't go away quietly, taking game two in commanding fashion, 10-0 in…

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Thunderbird T&F Gears Up for Bryan Clay Invite

CEDAR CITY, Utah - After a dominant performance at UNLV last weekend, the Southern Utah University track & field teams will look to find repeated success at the Bryan Clay Invite, hosted by Azusa Pacific University, this weekend from Apr. 11-13.…

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Softball Has Big Week Ahead With Games Against Utah Tech, Utah State and Seattle

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Thunderbirds have a busy week coming up as they will head to St. George for a doubleheader against Utah Tech on Tuesday, April 9, before hosting a single game on Wednesday, April 10, against Utah State. Southern Utah will wrap…

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Track & Field Men Take First Place at UNLV Invite, Women Take Third

LAS VEGAS - The Southern Utah University track & field teams wrapped up a dominant weekend at the UNLV Rebels Elite Invitational, with the men's team securing the top spot and the women's team claiming third place. Read more at…

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Softball Scores Series Victory in Saturday Slugfest

CEDAR CITY, Utah —The Southern Utah Softball team came from behind today to pick up a 10-6 win over Abilene Christian in the rubber match of the series. With the win, the T-Birds improved to 14-18 overall with a 4-8 record in WAC play. The…

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Cacciola Sparkles in Regional Semifinal; Flippin' Birds Finish Fourth

BERKELEY, California—The Flippin' Birds battled to a 196.475 in the NCAA Regional Semifinal Friday night. Southern Utah finished fourth overall behind #14 Auburn (196.800), #19 Stanford (197.600), and #3 California (197.800). Junior Ellie…

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Southern Utah Swings Earn Doubleheader Split Against Abilene Christian

Arlington, Texas—The Southern Utah Softball team battled to a split against Abilene Christian on Friday. The Wildcats took game one 13-5, but the Thunderbirds bounced back in game two with an offensive onslaught, winning 14-3. Read more at…

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Thunderbirds to Battle Wildcats in Home Series

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Thunderbirds will return home to continue WAC play this weekend. Southern Utah will take on Abilene Christian in a three-game set, beginning with a doubleheader on Friday, April 5 at 1:00 p.m. MT and wrapping up with a single…

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Flippin' Birds Finish Strong to Advance to Round 2 of NCAA Championships

BERKELEY, California—The Flippin' Birds competed in the first round of the NCAA Division I Championships Thursday. Southern Utah faced challenges early but rallied in the third and fourth rotations to pull off the narrow victory. The Flippin' Birds…

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Thalangkarn Goes Even Par In Final Round Of Wyoming Cowgirl Classic

MARICOPA, ARIZONA -- The Thunderbirds competed in the Wyoming Cowgirl Classic over the past two days and finished 20th as a team at +73. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Thunderbirds Set to Compete at UNLV Invite

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Coming off of their busiest weekend of the season, the Southern Utah University track & field program is set to participate at the UNLV Rebel Elite Invite on Friday, Apr. 5, and Saturday, Apr. 6. Read more at Southern Utah…

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Southern Utah Prepares to Face San José State in First-Round Showdown

CEDAR CITY, Utah—The Flippin' Birds are headed to the NCAA Regional Championship in Berkeley, California. The Thunderbirds are scheduled for the first-round play against San José State on Thursday, April 4, at the University of California.…

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Thunderbirds Conclude Play At The Wyoming Cowboy Classic

MARICOPA, ARIZONA -- The Thunderbirds played all 54 holes at the Wyoming Cowboy Classic, finishing 23rd at 29 over par. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Thunderbirds Compete In The Wyoming Cowboy Classic

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- The Southern Utah University Men's Golf team will head to Maricopa, Arizona for the Wyoming Cowboy Classic, hosted by the University of Wyoming at the Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Course on April 1 and 2. Read more at…

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Thunderbird T&F Shines at Texas Relays, UVU Invitational, and Stanford Invitational

AUSTIN, Texas/OREM, Utah/STANFORD, Calif. - The Southern Utah University track & field program impressed in three separate meets this week at the Texas Relays from Mar. 27-30 and the UVU and Stanford Invitational from Mar. 29-30. Read more at…

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Southern Utah Falls in Final Game of UT Arlington Series

Arlington, Texas—The Southern Utah Softball team battled but came up short on Saturday in the final game of the series against UT Arlington. The Thunderbirds fell 6-3 to the Mavericks, dropping their conference record to 2-7. Read more at…

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Softball Drops Doubleheader at UT Arlington

Arlington, Texas—The Southern Utah Softball team dropped a doubleheader today against UT Arlington. The first game was a tight contest the whole way, finishing 2-0, while game two was a bit more lopsided in favor of the Mavericks, 7-0. Read…

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Men's Golf Concludes Play At UC San Diego Invitational

SAN DIEGO, Calif -- Men's Golf finishes T13, +30, at the UC San Diego Invitational at historic Torrey Pines. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Track & Field Back on the Road for Three Meets

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University track & field teams are back on the road this week for three prominent meets. The program will participate in the Texas Relays from Mar. 27-30, along with the UVU Collegiate Invite and Stanford…

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Road Warriors; Thunderbirds Travel to University of Utah and UT Arlington This Week

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Thunderbirds will continue on the road next week with a single game at the University of Utah on Tuesday, March 26 at 4:00 p.m. MT, before a weekend series at UT Arlington on Friday, March 29 and 30. The weekend games are set…

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Thunderbirds Fall in Final Game at California Baptist

Riverside, California – The Southern Utah Softball team fell in the final game against California Baptist 6-0. The Thunderbirds moved to 12-14 on the year while the Lancers improved to 17-16 on the season. Read more at Southern Utah…

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T-Bird Track & Field Post Strong Performances at Two-Meet Weekend

ST. GEORGE, Utah/SAN DIEGO, Calif. - The Southern Utah University track & field teams wrapped up their first outdoor meet of the 2024 season at the Aztec and Utah Tech Invitationals on Mar. 22-23. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Flippin' Birds Do It Again; Become Back-to-Back Conference Champions

Sacramento, California—The Flippin' Birds have done it again! Southern Utah has become back-to-back Conference Champions in two different conferences. Shooting for the stars, the Thunderbirds are bringing home the Mountian Pacific Sports…

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Men's Golf Head to Historic Torrey Pines

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- The SUU Men's Golf team will participate in the UC San Diego Invitational on March 24-26. This will be the first time that the event will last three days. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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T-Birds Battle but Fall to California Baptist in Friday Doubleheader

Riverside, California—The Southern Utah Softball team dropped a doubleheader on the road at California Baptist Friday afternoon. The T-Birds lost game one 9-1, and the final of game two was 9-4. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Flippin' Birds Receive Recognition; Continue Preparation for Conference Championship

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Flippin' Birds are headed to the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation conference championship this weekend in Sacramento, California. The meet is scheduled to begin at 4:00 p.m. MT at The Nest on Saturday, March 23.…

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Thunderbirds to Take on Lancers in Three-Game Set

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Thunderbirds will travel to Riverside, California, this weekend to compete against California Baptist in a three-game set. The teams will square off in a doubleheader on Friday, March 22, beginning at 5:00 p.m. MT, and…

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Thunderbirds to Open Outdoor Season at Aztec and Utah Tech Invites

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University track & field program is set to begin its 2024 outdoor season this Friday, Mar. 22, and Saturday, Mar. 23 at the Aztec Invitational and Utah Tech Invite. Read more at Southern Utah University…

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Christensen Earns Third MPSF Freshman of the Week Award

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Southern Utah Freshman Brinlee Christensen has been awarded the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Freshman of the Week. This is the third time this season that Christensen has earned this recognition. Read more at Southern Utah…

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Thunderbirds Get Two Top-25 Finishes At Red Rock Invitational

SEDONA, ARIZONA -- The Women's Golf team competed in the Red Rocks Invitational hosted by NAU over the weekend and finished 18th as a team at +64. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Southern Utah Wins Weekend Set But Falls in Final Game

CEDAR CITY, Utah — The Southern Utah Softball team lost 7-2 in the final game of its WAC opening series against Stephen F. Austin. The Thunderbirds won the series two games to one. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Thunderbirds Finish Third at Washington Quad-Meet

CEDAR CITY, Utah—The Flippin' Birds placed third on the road at the Washington quad-meet Friday night, scoring 196.525. First place in the meet went to the host Washington Huskies, who scored 197.175; next came BYU, who scored a solid…

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Thunderbirds Sweep Day One of WAC Play With Walk-Off Home Run

CEDAR CITY, Utah – The Southern Utah Softball opened WAC play against Stephen F. Austin on Friday with a 3-2 win. The Thunderbirds also took game two of the series, winning in a 1-0 walk-off. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Thunderbirds Ready To Compete In Red Rocks Invitational

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- SUU Women's Golf Team will head to Sedona, Arizona for the Red Rocks Invitational hosted by Northern Arizona University on Saturday, March 16 and Sunday, March 17. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Southern Utah To Open WAC Play Against SFA

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Thunderbirds will open their conference slate on Friday, March 15, with a doubleheader beginning at 3:00 p.m. MT at Desert Hillis High School in St. George. The series will continue on Saturday, March 16, at 2:00 p.m. The…

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Flippin' Birds Set to Face Fierce Competition at Washington Quad-Meet

CEDAR CITY, Utah —The Flippin' Birds are set to take on some high-level competition this Friday at the University of Washington. The quad-meet, which will feature Washington, BYU, and conference foe Sacramento State, begins at 7:00 p.m.…

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Southern Utah’s Season Comes to a Close Against UT Arlington

LAS VEGAS - Alexa Lord poured in 14 points and 13 rebounds as the Southern Utah University women's basketball team fell to UT Arlington 67-53 at Orleans Arena in the First Round of the 2024 Western Athletic Conference Women's Basketball…

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Flippin' Birds Sweep MPSF Awards for Second Straight Week

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Flippin' Birds have swept the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation weekly conference awards for the fourth time this season. Freshman Niya Randolph was named the Gymnast of the Week, Freshman Brinlee Christensen earned the…

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Ballena and Uhrich Honored with All-Conference Awards

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's basketball team is pleased to announce that two T-Birds have earned All-Conference awards, with Daylani Ballena being named to the All-WAC Second Team and Ava Uhrich to the WAC…

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Braden Housley Earns WAC All-Freshman Team Honors

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- The Western Athletic Conference release their regular season awards on Monday, with redshirt freshman Braden Housley earning himself a spot on the WAC All-Freshman team. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Southern Utah to Face UT Arlington in First Round of WAC Tournament

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's basketball team has earned the eighth seed in the 2024 Western Athletic Conference Women's Basketball Tournament at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, where the Thunderbirds will take on the…

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Track & Field Releases Outdoor Schedule for 2024 Season

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University track & field program is excited to announce its 2024 outdoor schedule, consisting of nine separate regular season meets before culminating in the Western Athletic Conference Outdoor Championships…

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Rashon Williams Brings Home Top Ten Finish At Jackraabbit Invitational

BOULDER CITY, NEVADA -- Rashon Williams shot a final round 71 to propel himself to a T10 finish at the Jackrabbit Invitational in Boulder City. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Thunderbirds Close Out The 2023-24 Season With A Win

EDINBURG, TEXAS -- The SUU Men's Basketball team closed out the season with a win over the UTRGV Vaqueros, 68-59. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Excel Thalangkarn Finishes Solo Third At The Pizza Hut Lady Thunderbird Invitational

ST. GEORGE, UTAH -- Tanyatorn Excel Thalangkarn had a six-shot lead at the conclusion of day two but just couldn't quite hold on to it during the final round. She ultimately finished at +1 for the tournament after a final round 78. Read more…

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Labra and Davis Earn Second-Team All-American Honors As Track & Field Wraps Up Indoor Championships

BOSTON - Astley Davis and Isaiah Labra of the Southern Utah University track & field program wrapped up competition at the NCAA Track & Field Indoor Championships with Davis taking 16th place in the triple jump and Labra securing 12th in the…

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Thunderbirds Triumph Over Vaqueros on Senior Day; Earn WAC Tournament Berth

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Ava Uhrich scored 20 points to lead the Southern Utah University women's basketball team to victory against the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 65-52 on Saturday afternoon at the America First Event Center. With the…

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Southern Utah Shines in Senior Night Victory Over #23 Penn State

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Flippin' Birds took on Big Ten conference powerhouse Penn State Friday evening. Southern Utah came out with a win on Senior Night, scoring an impressive 196.850. The Nittany Lions also posted an outstanding meet, scoring…

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Ballena’s Career Night Not Enough as Thunderbirds Fall to Ladyjacks

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Daylani Ballena scored a career-high 26 points as the Southern Utah University women's basketball team fell to Stephen F. Austin 81-74 on Thursday night at the America First Event Center. The Thunderbirds move to 7-21 on the…

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Short-Handed Thundberbirds Fall At SFA

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS -- The Thunderbirds were without big man Parsa Fallah for the second game in a row, and the Lumberjacks of Stephen F Austin came away with a Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Men's Golf Set To Compete In The Jackrabbit Invitational

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- The Men's Golf team will travel to Boulder City, Nevada, to compete in the Jackrabbit Invitational from Friday, March 8, through Saturday, March 9. The Jackrabbits of South Dakota State will host the tournament. Read more…

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Flippin' Birds Square Off with Nittany Lions on Senior Night

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Flippin' Birds are set to take on Big Ten powerhouse #23 Penn State. The teams will square off on Friday, March 8, in the America First Event Center. The meet will begin at 7:00 p.m. MT and will be broadcast on…

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Thunderbird Track & Field Set to Compete in Nationals

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University track & field program will participate in the 2024 NCAA Division I Men's and Women's Indoor Track and Field Championships from Thursday, March 7 to Saturday, March 9. The T-Birds will be…

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Men's Basketball Finishes Season On The Road

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- The SUU Men's Basketball team will close out the 2023-24 season on the road, as they head to Texas to take on the Lumberjacks of Stephen F Austin on Thursday, March 7 at 5:30 p.m. before continuing on to Edinburg to…

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Thunderbirds Fall to Rebels in Home Opener

CEDAR CITY, Utah – On Tuesday, the Southern Utah Softball fell in its home opener to UNLV. The Thunderbirds battled hard but could not overcome the offensive onslaught by the Rebels, falling 13-4. Read more at Southern Utah University…

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Southern Utah Wraps Up Home Slate Against Stephen F. Austin, UTRGV

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's basketball team will wrap up conference play with a pair of home games this week. First up, the Thunderbirds host Stephen F. Austin on Thursday, Mar. 7 at 6:30 p.m. MT. Then, SUU will face…

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Houle Wins WAC Coach of the Year, Labra Awarded Athlete of the Year

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University track & field program is proud to announce that head coach Eric Houle has won the WAC Men's Indoor Track & Field Coach of the Year and runner Isaiah Labra has won the Athlete of the Year…

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Women's Golf Set To Host Pizza Hut Lady Thunderbird Invitational

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- The Southern Utah University Women's Golf team is set to host their annual home tournament, the Pizza Hut Lady Thunderbird Invitational, on March 7-9, at the Sunbrook Golf Course in St. George, Utah. Read more at Southern…

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McClain, Randolph, and Fernandez Claim MPSF Weekly Awards

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Flippin' Birds have swept the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation weekly conference awards for the third time this season. Freshman Niya Randolph was named the Gymnast of the Week; Freshman Alyssa Fernandez earned the…

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Randolph Shatters School Record in Flippin' Birds Victory Over BYU

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Flippin' Birds took on former MRGC conference rival BYU Monday evening. Southern Utah came out on top in the meet with an impressive score of 197.125. The Cougars also posted an outstanding meet, scoring 197.000. Read…

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Thunderbirds Silence the Wolfpack and Ground the Highlanders to Finish Weekend 3-1

RIVERSIDE, California – The Southern Utah softball team picked up a 3-2 win Sunday morning against an outstanding University of Nevada team. The Thunderbirds followed that up, earning a big 8-1 win over the host UC Riverside Highlanders in the…

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Thunderbirds Come Up Just Short In Final Home Game

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- The SUU Men's Basketball team played in the America First Event Center for the final time this season and came up just short against the Texans of Tarleton St. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Southern Utah Drops Road Contest at Tarleton State

STEPHENVILLE, Texas - The Southern Utah University women's basketball team came up short against Tarleton State on Saturday, Mar. 2 at Wisdom Gym, falling 69-63. The Thunderbirds move to 7-20 overall and 5-13 in Western Athletic Conference…

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Comeback by Flippin' Birds Falls Short at BYU

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Flippin' Birds traveled North Friday evening to take on the Cougars in Provo. Southern Utah finished with a score of 195.175 in the meet. BYU took home the win, scoring 195.650. Read more at Southern Utah University…

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T-Birds Battle to Split at Amy S. Harrison Classic

RIVERSIDE, California – The Southern Utah softball team fell in the opening game of the Amy S. Harrison Classic to the Nevada Wolfpack 4-0. The Thunderbirds bounced back in game two, battling with UC Riverside and coming out on top 4-2. Read…

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Labra and Davis to Represent Southern Utah at NCAA Division I Indoor Nationals

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The NCAA announced its field for the NCAA Division I Indoor Nationals earlier this week, and two Thunderbirds have made the cut to compete. Southern Utah distance runner Isaiah Labra qualified to run the mile with his outstanding…

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Thunderbirds Fall To Wildcats

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- SUU began their final home stretch of the season hosting the Wildcats of Abilene Christian, and fell 77-68 in the America First Event Center. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Southern Utah Falls to Abilene Christian

ABILENE, Texas - The Southern Utah University women's basketball team suffered a 75-42 setback against Abilene Christian on Thursday, Feb. 29 at Moody Coliseum. The Thunderbirds move to 7-19 overall and 5-12 in Western Athletic Conference play,…

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Flippin' Birds to Take on BYU in Back-to-Back Matchups

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Flippin' Birds are set to take on BYU in back-to-back dual meets over the next few days. The first of the two matchups takes place on Friday, March 1, in Provo at the Marriot Center. The Thunderbirds will look to continue…

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Thunderbirds Headed to Riverside for Final Preseason Tournament

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Thunderbirds will hit the road once again this weekend, traveling to Riverside, California, for the annual Amy S. Harrison Classic. Southern Utah will open the tournament on Friday at 10:00 a.m. against the University of…

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Stellar Final Round Propels Thalangkarn To Top 20 Finish

PHOENIX, AZ -- SUU Women's Golf participated in their second tournament of the spring season, the GCU Invitational at the GCU Golf Course. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Thunderbirds Set For Final Home Stand Of The Season

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- The SUU Men's Basketball team will have two more games at home this season, on Thursday, Feb 29 against Abilene Christian and on Sat, March 2 against Tarleton St. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Thunderbirds Head to Texas For Critical Two Game Road Trip

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's basketball team hits the road for Texas for a crucial pair of conference games. First up, the Thunderbirds will take on Abilene Christian on Thursday, Feb. 29 at 5 p.m. MT. Then, SUU will…

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Flippin' Birds Crush Cyclones in Monday Matchup

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Flippin' Birds returned home to the America First Event Center to take on the Cyclones from Iowa State Monday evening. The Thunderbirds finished the meet with an impressive 196.500 to get the win. The score is the…

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Thunderbirds In Phoenix For GCU Invitational

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- The SUU Women's Golf team will be heading to Phoenix for the Grand Canyon Invitational on Tuesday, Feb 27 and Wednesday, Feb 28. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Extra Inning Heartbreak For Thunderbirds at Rebel Classic

LAS VEGAS, Nevada – The Southern Utah Softball fell in heartbreaking fashion Sunday afternoon. Despite scoring three key runs in the bottom half of the seventh inning, the T-Birds lost 13-8 to Santa Clara to finish the Rebel Classic in Las…

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Flippin' Birds Return Home to Challenge Cyclones

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Flippin' Birds are set to take on Big Ten powerhouse Iowa State. The teams will square off on Monday, February 26. The meet will begin at 7:00 p.m. MT and will be broadcast on Overnght. Read more at Southern Utah…

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Thunderbirds Drop Two Games at Rebel Classic

LAS VEGAS, Nevada – The Southern Utah Softball dropped both games on day two of the Rebel Classic. The Thunderbirds fell to Tulsa in game one 15-5 and lost to the host UNLV Rebels 10-2. Southern Utah has a 7-7 record on the year following day…

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Late Inning Surge Propels Southern Utah to Split on Day One of Rebel Classic

LAS VEGAS, Nevada – The Southern Utah Softball opened the Rebel Classic with a tough loss against Santa Clara University 6-0. The tournament's second game was an 8-4 come-from-behind win for the T-Birds over the University of Tulsa. Read…

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Men's Basketball Fights Hard, But Ultimately Falls To UTA

ARLINGTON, TEXAS -- The Southern Utah Men's Basketball Team hasn't had many bounces go their way this season, and that continued tonight against UT Arlington, as the Thunderbirds had a big lead that slipped away and ended in a brutal 90-85…

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Thunderbirds Headed to Rebel Classic

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Thunderbirds will continue their season this weekend at the Rebel Classic in Las Vegas, Nevada. On Friday, Southern Utah will open the tournament with back-to-back games against Santa Clara and Tulsa. Saturday will feature a…

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Ballena Shines as Thunderbirds Fall to Lady Mavs

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Daylani Ballena poured in 21 points as the Southern Utah University women's basketball team fell to UT Arlington 78-70 on Wednesday night at the America First Event Center. The Thunderbirds move to 7-18 overall and 5-11 in…

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Thunderbirds Work To Get Back In The Win Column At UT Arlington

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- The Men's Basketball team looks to get back in the win column and keep their playoff hopes alive in Arlington, Texas on Thursday, Feb 21 at 6 p.m. when they take on UT Arlington. Read more at Southern Utah University…

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Thunderbird Men Win WAC Championship, Women Take Fifth

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The Southern Utah University track & field teams wrapped up a dominant performance in the 2024 WAC Indoor Championships with the men's team claiming the WAC Championship and the women taking fifth place. Read more at…

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MPSF Names Pardue Speciaist of the Week

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Flippin' Birds have again grabbed a Mountain Pacific Sports Federation weekly award. Sophomore Kayla Pardue Vaulted her way to the Specialist of the Week award for week seven. Read more at Southern Utah University…

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Southern Utah to Host UT Arlington in Midweek Matchup

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's basketball team is set to host UT Arlington at the America First Event Center on Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 6:30 p.m. MT. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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SUU Dance Team Represents at USA Collegiate Championships

ANAHEIM, California - The Southern Utah Dance Team represented at the United Spirit Association Collegiate Nationals February 17-18 in Anaheim, California. The team competed in Hip-Hop and Pom divisions and placed well in both events. The energetic…

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Thunderbirds Pummel Panthers for 5-0 Victory

SAN DIEGO, California – The Southern Utah Softball finished the weekend at the Torero Classic with a win Sunday morning. The Thunderbirds shut down Eastern Illinois 5-0 to earn a dominant win. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Thunderbirds Unable To Hit Shot At The Buzzer; Fall To Utah Valley

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- Men's Basketball falls just short as Zion Young's three-pointer rims out as time expires. Utah Valley holds on to win 75-78. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Thunderbirds Battle but Fall to LIU and San Diego

San Diego, California – The Southern Utah softball team played two challenging games of the Torero Classic on Saturday. The Thunderbirds fell to Long Island University 5-2 and lost to the home team San Diego Toreros 4-0. Read more at Southern…

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Thunderbirds Defeat Wolverines in Double Overtime Thriller

OREM, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's basketball team earned a hard fought victory against in-state rival Utah Valley 67-66 in double overtime on Saturday afternoon at Lockheart Arena. The Thunderbirds improve to 7-17 overall and…

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Thunderbird Track & Field Gears Up for WAC Championships

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University track & field program will compete in the Western Athletic Conference Championships this Monday, Feb. 19, and Tuesday, Feb. 20 at the Albuquerque Convention Center. The T-Birds will be fighting…

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Pardue Vaults to Program Record at Boise State Tri-Meet

BOISE, Idaho - The Flippin' Birds returned to Boise for the first time since the dissolution of the MRGC conference, this time to take on familiar foe Boise State and new conference affiliation Sacramento State. The Thunderbirds finished the…

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Thunderbirds Split Day One of Torero Classic

San Diego, California – The Southern Utah Softball team opened the tournament on Friday morning with a huge 5-3 win over Colorado State. The Thunderbirds followed that up with a hard-fought 7-2 loss to Long Island University. Read more at…

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Southern Utah Drops Road Contest Against Seattle U

SEATTLE, Wash. - The Southern Utah University women's basketball team fell to Seattle University 75-71 at the Redhawk Center on Thursday night. The Thunderbirds move to 6-17 overall and 4-10 in Western Athletic Conference play, while the…

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Slow Start Leads To Loss Against Seattle U

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- SUU Men's Basketball couldn't overcome a slow first half where they shot just 28% from the field, and it ultimtely leads to a 68-78 loss to Seattle U. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Soccer Finalizes Signing Class With Four More Additions

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- 12 new signings for Head Coach Kai Edwards and the Southern Utah University Women's Soccer team in the 2023-24 offseason, concludes with four more talented additions. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Thunderbirds Headed to San Diego for Torero Classic

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Thunderbirds will look to continue their fast start at the Torero Classic in San Diego this weekend. Southern Utah will open the tournament against Colorado State on Friday morning before taking on Long Island University later…

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Flippin' Birds Set to Battle Broncos and Hornets on the Road

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Flippin' Birds are heading to Boise for a Tri-meet against Boise State and Sacramento State this week. The teams will square off on Friday, February 16, at ExtraMile Arena. The meet will begin at 7:00 p.m. MT and will be…

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Southern Utah Hits the Road to Face Seattle U, Utah Valley

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's basketball team will be on the road this week for a pair of games. First up, the Thunderbirds head to Washington to take on Seattle U on Thursday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. MT. Then, SUU travels…

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Men's Basketball Home For Critical Two Game Stretch

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- The Men's Basketball team will have two games at home this week, fighting to stay alive in the WAC playoff race. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Dylan Gibson Named WAC Men’s Track Athlete of the Week

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University Track & Field program is proud to announce that Dylan Gibson has been named the Western Athletic Conference's Men's Track Athlete of the Week after shattering three school records last…

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SUU Athletics Annual Auction

The SUU Athletics Annual Auction began on February 8th and continues until this Saturday at 10:00 PM. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Two Thunderbirds Finish Top-10 At Trailblazer Invite

ST. GEORGE, UTAH -- Tanyatorn (Excel) Thalangkarn and Tijana Jovicevic-Kovacic both finished inside the top 10 at the Utah Tech Trailblazer Invitational at the Green Spring Golf Course in St. George, Utah. Read more at Southern Utah University…

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Randolph Earns Fourth Gymnast of the Week Award

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Flippin' Birds have once again grabbed a Mountain Pacific Sports Federation weekly award. Freshman Niya Randolph earned the Gymnast of the Week award for her stellar performance during last week's meet against Boise…

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Delgado Named WAC Picher of the Week

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Thunderbird softball team is fresh off an exciting opening weekend at the Fullerton Easton Classic, where they battled to a 4-1 record. Key to that battle was freshman pitcher Emily Delgado. Delgado has been named the Western…

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Thunderbirds Extinguish the Flames and Cage the Tigers in Sunday Doubleheader

FULLERTON, California – The Southern Utah Softball had a historic start to the 2024 campaign, going 4-1 in the opening weekend. This marks the best start for the Thunderbirds since 2004. SUU took down the University of Illinois at Chicago 4-0…

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Thunderbirds Fall To GCU In Phoenix

PHOENIX, AZ -- SUU falls to No. 1 seeded GCU on the road, 94-65. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Thunderbirds Split Day 2 of Fullerton Easton Classic

FULLERTON, California – The Southern Utah Softball team opened day two of the Fullerton Easton Classic with a 6-2 victory over the University of the Pacific before falling 8-1 to Colorado State in game two. The Thunderbirds played well in both…

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T-Bird Track & Field Finish Regular Season Strong at Don Kirby and Husky Classic

SEATTLE, Wash./ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The Southern Utah University track & field program wrapped up the 2024 Indoor Season at the Don Kirby Invitational and Husky Classic on Friday, Feb. 9, and Saturday, Feb. 10. Read more at Southern Utah…

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Banks Sets Season-High as Thunderbirds Fall to Lopes

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's basketball team fell to Grand Canyon 77-61 on Saturday afternoon at the America First Event Center. The Thunderbirds move to 6-16 on the season and 4-9 in Western Athletic Conference play,…

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Flippin' Birds Fly to Comeback Victory Over Broncos

<p dir="ltr"><strong>CEDAR CITY, Utah</strong> - The Flippin' Birds returned to the nest to compete against former conference foe Boise State Friday night. The Thunderbirds trailed for the majority of the meet but pulled off…

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Thunderbirds Douse the Flames to Open 2024 Season with a Win

FULLERTON, California – The Southern Utah Softball team opened the season with a 3-2 win over the University of Illinois at Chicago on Friday afternoon at the Fullerton Easton Classic. The Thunderbirds swung the bat well, racking up ten hits…

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Women's Golf Opens Spring Season In St. George At Trailblazers Invitational

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- The SUU Women's Golf team is prepared to open their spring season at the Utah Tech Trailblazer Invitational at the Green Spring Golf Course in St. George, Utah. The event will happen over three days (Feb 11-13), each team…

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Thunderbirds Fall Short At The Buzzer

ST. GEORGE, UTAH -- SUU Men's Basketball was in Burns Arena on Thursday night, taking on the Trailblazes of Utah Tech and a final minute come back attempt fell just short as Dominique Ford's game-winning three-point try went halfway down…

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Johnston’s Career-High Not Enough as Thunderbirds Fall to Trailblazers

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Samantha Johnston scored a career-high 24 points as the Southern Utah University women's basketball team fell to in-state rival Utah Tech 87-77 on Thursday, Feb. 8 at the America First Event Center. The Thunderbirds move to…

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Cherry Finishes Top-20 At Wyoming Desert Intercollegiate

PALM DESERT, CALIF -- SUU Men's Golf competed in their first tournament of the season at the Wyoming Desert Intercollegiate at The Classic Club in Palm Desert, Calif. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Flippin' Birds Brace for Battle with Boise State

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Flippin' Birds will return home to take on former conference foe Boise State. The Thunderbirds will square off with the Broncos on Friday, February 9, at the America First Event Center. The meet will begin at 7:00 p.m. MT…

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Thunderbird Softball Kicks Off 24 Campaign at Fullerton Easton Classic

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Thunderbirds will kick off their season this Friday, February 9, at the Fullerton Easton Classic. The T-Birds will square off with three different opponents throughout the weekend, including the University of Illinois at…

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Thunderbirds Set to Wrap Indoor Regular Season with Another Two-Meet Weekend

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University track & field teams are back in action for their final regular season indoor meets at the Husky Classic and Don Kirby Invitational on Friday, Feb 9, and Saturday, Feb 10. Read more at Southern…

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Men's Basketball Head South To Take On Utah Tech And Grand Canyon

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- Southern Utah Men's Basketball Team will hit the road for a two-game WAC trip, first stopping in St. George, Utah to take on Utah Tech on Thursday, Feb 8 at 7 p.m. and then continue on to Phoenix, Arizona to play No.1 seeded…

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Southern Utah Set to Host Utah Tech, Grand Canyon

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Back-to-back home games are in store for the Southern Utah University women's basketball team this week. First up, the Thunderbirds will host in-state rival Utah Tech on Thursday, Feb. 8 at 6:30 p.m. MT. Then, SUU will face…

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Southern Utah Sweeps MPSF Weekly Awards for Second Time

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Flippin' Birds have once again swept the weekly conference awards from the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation. Freshman Niya Randolph was named the Gymnast of the Week, while fellow newcomer Alyssa Fernandez earned the…

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Men's Golf Set To Open Season At Wyoming Desert Intercollegiate

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- The Southern Utah University Men's Golf team will open their Spring Season in Palm Desert, Calif at the Wyoming Desert Intercollegiate. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Women's Soccer Announces Challenging Spring Schedule

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- The SUU Women's Soccer team has announced their 2024 spring schedule and it includes multiple challenging opponents. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Thunderbirds Vanquish The Vaqueros In Home Victory

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- Men's basketball got back in the win column with a dominate 79-59 win over the Vaqueros of UT Rio Grand Valley Saturday night. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Thunderbirds Conquer Vaqueros in Overtime Thriller

EDINBURG, Texas - Four players scored in double-figures as the Southern Utah University women's basketball team defeated the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in overtime 68-65 on Saturday, Feb. 3 at the UTRGV Fieldhouse. The Thunderbirds…

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Track & Field Post Strong Performances at Ron Mann Classic

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - The Southern Utah University track & field teams wrapped up competition at the NAU Ron Mann Classic on Friday, Feb 2. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Season-High for Flippin' Birds Spells Victory

LOGAN, Utah - The Flippin' Birds competed on the road Friday evening at Utah State University in Logan. The T-Birds finished with an impressive 196.800, a new season-high and a top-ten score in program history. Southern Utah would secure the…

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Battery Power: A Look at the Pitchers and Catchers for the Thunderbirds

CEDAR CITY, Utah - As the Southern Utah University Thunderbirds gear up for the upcoming softball season, let's look at the pitchers and catchers who could play a crucial role in leading the team to success. Coach Don Don Williams and her staff…

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Thunderbirds Cold Shooting Night Ends In 8-Point Loss To The Mavericks

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- Slow starts to both half's eventually led to a deficit that was too great for the Thunderbirds to come back from, they fall to the Mavericks of UT Arlington, 68-76. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Ballena Eclipses 1000 Career Points; Thunderbirds Fall to Lady Mavs

ARLINGTON, Texas - The Southern Utah University women's basketball team fell to UT Arlington 85-59 on Thursday, Feb. 1 at the College Park Center. The Thunderbirds move to 5-14 overall and 3-7 in Western Athletic Conference play, while the Lady…

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Flippin' Birds Head North to Take on Utah State

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Flippin' Birds will hit the road again to take on Utah State. The Thunderbirds will square off with the Aggies on Friday, February 2, at the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum. The meet will begin at 7:00 p.m. MT and will be…

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Southern Utah Track & Field Prepares for Second Trip at NAU

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Coming off of another big weekend, the Southern Utah University track & field program is set for their second trip to Flagstaff for the NAU Ron Mann Classic on Friday, Feb 2. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Men's Basketball Looks To Continue Their Two-Game Winning Streak

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- The SUU Men's Basketball team is coming off back to back conference wins on the road. Defeating Tarleton State 73-70, and Abilene Christian 82-67. These two wins propelled them into a tie for ninth place in the WAC with…

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Thunderbirds Travel to Texas for Two WAC Tilts

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah women's basketball team heads to Texas for a pair of conference games this week. First up, the Thunderbirds will take on UT Arlington on Thursday, Feb. 1 at 5 p.m. MT. Then, SUU will face the University of…

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Randolph and Christensen Earn MPSF Weekly Honors

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The NCAA gymnastics season is in full swing, and the Flippin' Birds have once again earned weekly conference awards from the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation. Freshman Niya Randolph was named the Gymnast of the Week, while…

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44 Thunderbirds Earn Fall Academic All-WAC Honors

ARLINGTON, Texas – The Western Athletic Conference (WAC) has announced the 2023 Academic All-WAC honorees for fall sports, with a total of 425 student-athletes across six sports recognized. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Uhrich Named WAC Newcomer of the Week

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's basketball team is pleased to announce that forward Ava Uhrich has been named the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Newcomer of the Week. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Dominique Ford Earns WAC Player Of The Week Honors

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- Coming off back to back conference wins, Dominique Ford, who scored 23 points in each contest, has earned himself the WAC Player of The Week award. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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T-Birds Continue to Shine at UW and Stacy Dragila Invitationals

SEATTLE, Wash./POCATELLO, Idaho - The Southern Utah University track & field program closed competition on two separate meets over the weekend as both teams participated in the UW and Stacy Dragila Invitationals on Friday, Jan 26, and Saturday,…

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Uhrich’s Career-High Propels Thunderbirds to Victory Over Wildcats

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Ava Uhrich scored a career-high 25 points to propel the Southern Utah University women's basketball team past Abilene Christian 82-80 on Saturday afternoon at the America First Event Center. The Thunderbirds improve to 5-13…

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Men's Basketball Claims Another Victory Over Abilene Christian

ABILENE, TEXAS -- Men's Basketball went on the road to Texas and will return home with two massive WAC victories. Earning a 82-67 win over the Wildcats of Abilene Christian. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Randolph Sets Career-High in Narrow Loss at #20 Iowa

CORALVILLE, Iowa - The Flippin' Birds competed on the road Friday evening at the University of Iowa. The Flippin' Birds finished with an impressive 195.425. The meet was a back-and-forth affair that came down to the very last routine for…

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Around The Horn: A Preview of the Southern Utah Infield

CEDAR CITY, Utah - As the Southern Utah University softball team gears up for the upcoming season, the infield has emerged as a powerhouse of talent and versatility. The Thunderbird coaching staff added a lot of promising talent in the offseason,…

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Southern Utah Comes Up Short Against Tarleton State

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's basketball team fell to Tarleton State 71-60 on Thursday night at the America First Event Center. The Thunderbirds move to 4-13 overall and 2-6 in Western Athletic Conference play, while…

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Thunderbirds Too Much For Texans

STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS -- SUU claimed it's second conference victory of the season, defeating the second ranked Tarleton St Texans 73-70 in Stephenville. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Thunderbird Track & Field Gears Up for Two-Meet Weekend

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah track & field programs are set for another big weekend of meets at the UW and Stacy Dragila Invitationals on Friday, Jan 26, and Saturday, Jan 27. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Flippin’ Birds to Take on Gymhawks in Iowa

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Flippin' Birds will hit the road to take on #20 Iowa. The Thunderbirds will square off with the Hawkeyes on Friday, January 26, at Xtream Arena. The meet will begin at 5:30 p.m. MT and will be broadcast on BIG+. Read…

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Astley Davis Named WAC Men’s Field Athlete of The Week

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University Track & Field program is proud to announce that runner Astley Davis has been named the Western Athletic Conference's Men's Field Athlete of the Week after a record-breaking performance at…

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Thunderbirds Head To Texas For Two Game Road Stretch

CEDAR CITY, UT -- The SUU Men's Basketball team will head to Texas for a two-game road stint at the University of Tarleton and against Abilene Christian. They will play the Texans on Thursday, Jan 25 at 6 p.m. and the Wildcats on Saturday, Jan…

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Southern Utah Hires Robbins as New Offensive Coordinator

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Southern Utah Football is excited to announce the hiring of Brad Robbins as the new Offensive Coordinator. Robbins comes to Southern Utah from Tennessee Tech, where he served as wide receiver's coach and passing game…

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Thunderbirds Set to Host Texans, Wildcats

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's basketball team will return to the America First Event Center for a pair of home games this week. First, the Thunderbirds will host Tarleton State on Thursday, Jan. 25 at 6:30 p.m. MT.…

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Ford's Season High Not Enough As Thunderbirds Fall To Lancers

RIVERSIDE, CALIF -- Despite a season-high 28 points from Dominique Ford, all coming in the second half, the Thunderbirds were unable to complete the comeback, and fall to California Baptist 68-73 on the road. Read more at Southern Utah University…

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Southern Utah Drops Road Contest Against California Baptist

RIVERSIDE, Calif. - The Southern Utah University women's basketball team fell 93-67 to California Baptist on Saturday afternoon at Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center. The Thunderbirds move to 4-12 overall and 2-5 in Western Athletic…

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Cacciola Lights Up The Beam: Flippin' Birds Finish Third in Home Opener

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Flippin' Birds competed at home for the first time this season with a tri-meet featuring opponents Arizona State and Utah State. The Thunderbirds came in third place, scoring 195.075, while Utah State scored 195.375, and…

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Thunderbirds Set Multiple School Records at Lumberjack Team Challenge

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - The Southern Utah men's and women's track & field teams wrapped up competition at the NAU Lumberjack Team Challenge on Friday, Jan. 19 with several impressive outings, including eight first-place finishes and five…

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No Fly Zone: Thunderbird Outfielders Are Ready for the Season

CEDAR CITY, Utah - There may still be snow on the field, but softball season is inching closer every day. As the Southern Utah University Softball team prepares for the season, let's spotlight a group of exceptional outfielders poised to make a…

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Thunderbirds Comeback Effort Falls Short Against Trailblazers

ST. GEORGE, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's basketball team competed against Utah Tech at Burns Arena on Thursday, Jan. 18, falling 78-71. The Thunderbirds move to 4-11 overall and 2-4 in Western Athletic Conference play, while the…

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Thunderbirds Pick Up Big Time Conference Win Over Rival Utah Tech

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- Thunderbirds secure their first conference win, 75-65 over the Trailblazers of Utah Tech, behind 23-point performances from Dominique Ford and Prophet Johnson. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Track & Field Back on the Road at NAU Lumberjack Team Challenge

CEDAR CITY, Utah - After a multitude of record-breaking performances last weekend, the Southern Utah University men's and women's track and field teams are back in action this Friday, Jan. 19 at the NAU Lumberjack Team Challenge. Read…

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Thunderbirds Set To Host Trailblazers And Travel To CBU

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- WAC play continues for the Men's Basketball team as they are set to host the Utah Tech Trailblazers on Thursday, Jan 18 at 6:30 p.m. in the America First Event Center. And then will travel to California on Saturday, Jan 20…

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Southern Utah Gymnastics Introduces New Streaming Partner

CEDAR CITY, Utah - In the fall of 2023, the Flippin' Birds joined a new gymnastics conference. The Mountain Pacific Sports Federation became the new home for Southern Utah Gymnastics, and as a part of this conference, home gymnastics meets will…

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Southern Utah Hits the Road to Face Utah Tech, California Baptist

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Back-to-back road games are in store for the Southern Utah women's basketball team this week. First up, the Thunderbirds will travel to St. George to face in-state rival Utah Tech on Thursday, Jan. 18 at 7 p.m. MT. Then, SUU…

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Third Place Finish for Thunderbirds at Best of Utah

WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah - The Flippin' Birds competed in the Rio Tinto Kennecott Best of Utah meet on Monday, January 15, at the Maverik Center. The Thunderbirds were looking to match the impressive opening weekend score, but a couple of falls…

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T-Bird Track & Field Wraps Up Impressive Weekend at BYU Invitational

PROVO, Utah - The Southern Utah University men's and women's track & field teams competed in the BYU Cougar Invitational in their first meet of the 2024 season at the Smith Fieldhouse. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Late Surge Not Enough; As Thunderbirds Fall To The Lumberjacks 82-84

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- Thunderbirds fall to 0-5 in conference play with their third straight loss. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Career-High from Uhrich Not Enough as Thunderbirds Fall to Ladyjacks

NACOGDOCHES, Texas - Ava Uhrich led the Southern Utah University women's basketball team with a career-high 19 points as the Thunderbirds fell to Stephen F. Austin 68-53 on Saturday afternoon at William R. Johnson Coliseum. The T-Birds move to…

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Men's Basketball Searches For First Conference Victory As The Lumberjacks Of SFA Come To Town

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- Southern Utah Men's Basketball is 0-4 in conference play, but has a great opportunity of Saturday night, January 13 to get back into the win column versus a pesky Stephen F Austin team at 6:30 p.m. in the America First Event…

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Southern Utah Heads to Texas to Face Stephen F. Austin

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's basketball team will travel to Texas to take on Stephen F. Austin on Saturday, Jan. 13 at 1 p.m. MT. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Coach Don Don Williams and Southern Utah Softball Announce 2024 Schedule

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Southern Utah Softball is poised to make waves in the upcoming 2024 season. The Thunderbirds are gearing up for a rigorous lineup of tournaments and conference clashes, promising an exhilarating journey ahead on the diamond. Read…

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Turning Heads: A Look at Uhrich’s Impressive Start

CEDAR CITY, Utah - In only her first year competing in college athletics, freshman Ava Uhrich has emerged as one of the primary contributors for the Southern Utah University women's basketball team. Uhrich has found massive success so far this…

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Trio of T-Birds Earn Weekly MPSF Awards

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Mountain Pacific Sports Federation has announced the first round of weekly awards, and the Flippin' Birds have swept this week, earning all three honors. Niya Randolph was named the Gymnast of the Week, Alex Routsis…

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Thunderbird Track & Field Set to Open Indoor Season at BYU Cougar Invitational

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University men's and women's track and field teams are set to begin their 2024 indoor campaign this Thursday, Jan. 11 at the Smith Fieldhouse, located on the campus of Brigham Young University for the…

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Thunderbirds Overcome Slow Start to Defeat Wolverines

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's basketball team outscored Utah Valley 65-46 over the final three quarters of the game to claim a 71-58 victory over the Wolverines on Saturday, Jan. 6 at the America First Event Center.…

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Cold Second Half Leads To Loss In Orem

OREM, UTAH -- After leading by three at halftime, Thunderbirds scored just 24 points in the second half and fall to Utah Valley on the road, 62-80. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Flippin' Birds Soar in Season Opener: Score 196.025

LAS VEGAS, Nevada - The Flippin' Birds competed in the Mean Girls Super 16 in Las Vegas, Nevada, to open the 2024 campaign. Despite graduating many key contributors from last year's team, the Thunderbirds opened the season with an…

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Southern Utah Athletics Proudly Welcomes BAM Injury Law as Official Law Partner

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Southern Utah Athletics is delighted to announce its new partnership with BAM Injury Law, naming the esteemed legal firm as the organization's official law partner. This collaboration represents a significant stride for both…

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Southern Utah Comes Up Short Against Grand Canyon

PHOENIX, Ariz. - The Southern Utah University women's basketball team fell to Grand Canyon 78-60 on Thursday, Jan. 4 at Global Credit Union Arena. The Thunderbirds move to 3-9 overall and 1-2 in Western Athletic Conference play, while the…

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Thunderbirds Fall To 0-3 In Conference Play

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- A 96-75 loss to the Lopes of Grand Canyon saw the Thunderbirds fall to 0-3 in WAC play and 5-9 on the season. The Thunderbirds three conference losses have been to three of the top-five team in the WAC. Read more at Southern…

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Former Thunderbird Killebrew Named to Pro Bowl

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University football community is proud to celebrate the remarkable achievement of Miles Killebrew, former Thunderbird standout and current Pittsburgh Steeler, for being selected to this year's Pro Bowl.…

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WAC Play Continues Against Grand Canyon And Utah Valley

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- The SUU Men's Basketball team is set to continue WAC play, coming off of back to back wins to close out non-conference play. This week will see the preseason WAC favorite, Grand Canyon, travel to Cedar City on Jan 4 at 6:30…

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Flippin' Birds to Open Season at Mean Girls Super 16

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah Gymnastics team is heading to Las Vegas for the Mean Girls Super 16 on Saturday, January 6, at 1:00 p.m. MT. The event marks the opening weekend for the NCAA Gymnastics season, and the session, which is the third…

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Southern Utah to Resume WAC Play Against Grand Canyon and Utah Valley

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's basketball team is set to resume Western Athletic Conference play this week. First up, the Thunderbirds will travel to Phoenix to face Grand Canyon on Thursday, Jan. 4 at 6 p.m. MT. Then,…

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Thunderbirds Close Out Non-Conference With Big Win Over Antelope Valley

CEDAR CITY, UT -- The Thunderbirds Men's Basketball team closed out non-conference play with emphatic win over NAIA Antelope Valley, 95-78 on Saturday, Dec 30 in the America First Event Center. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Southern Utah Falls to UTEP

EL PASO, Texas - The Southern Utah University women's basketball team competed against the University of Texas at El Paso on Saturday, Dec. 30 at the Don Haskins Center, falling 89-62. The Thunderbirds move to 3-8 overall, while the Miners…

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Ready to Soar: A Look at the Flippin’ Birds Floor Team

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Get ready for the Southern Utah Flippin' Birds Gymnastics team to set the floor ablaze this season! With a trio of seasoned returners leading the charge, this squad promises an explosive mix of skill, finesse, and…

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Thunderbirds Set To Close Out Non-Conference Slate At Home

CEDAR CITY, UT -- Coming off an impressive 69-63 win over Middle Tennessee State, the SUU Men's Basketball Team is looking forward to keeping the wins rolling in as they close out non-conference play against The University of Antelope Valley on…

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Thunderbirds Set to Wrap Up Non-Conference Play Against Miners

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's basketball team will wrap up non-conference play on the road against the University of Texas at El Paso on Saturday, Dec. 30 at 2 p.m. MT. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Balanced Scoring Performance Leads To Big Win Over Middle Tennessee

CEDAR CITY, UT -- The Thunderbirds snap a two-game losing skid with a big win over Middle Tennessee State in the WAC - C-USA alliance by a score of 69-63, in the America First Event Center. The Thunderbirds led for just 21% of the game and were down…

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Balanced Scoring Effort Not Enough as Thunderbirds Come Up Short Against Lumberjacks

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Four players scored in double-figures as the Southern Utah University women's basketball team fell to Northern Arizona 81-70 on Thursday, Dec. 21 at the America First Event Center. The Thunderbirds move to 3-7 overall, while…

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Dust Settles on Signing Day

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The fall semester may have just ended, but that doesn't mean that there aren't still events happening on campus. Thunderbird Athletics hosted a special event Wednesday evening celebrating National Signing Day and…

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Success in the Balance: The Flippin’ Birds Beam Team

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Flippin' Birds season is just around the corner, and the beam team is taking shape as they prepare to take on some tough competition at the Super 16 in Las Vegas. A good beam rotation can make a huge difference in a meet,…

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More Heartbreak For The Thunderbirds

BOZEMAN, MT -- Another game ends in absolute heartbreak for the SUU Men's Basketball Team as they fall to Montana St in overtime, 88-89 on a buzzer-beating three. This makes two games in a row that the Thunderbirds have lost on a buzzer-beating…

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Southern Utah Set to Host Northern Arizona in Midday Contest

CEDAR CITY, UTAH - The Southern Utah University women's basketball team is set to host former Big Sky foe Northern Arizona at the America First Event Center on Thursday, Dec. 21 at 2 p.m. MT. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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SUU Soccer Continues To Add Talent

CEDAR CITY, Utah -- SUU Women's Soccer continues to add unblievable young talent to an already talented roster. After signing four initially on signing day, Head Coach Kai Edwards and his staff have inked another four recruits to join the…

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Smith and Uhrich Shine as Thunderbirds Fall to Utes

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Megan Smith and Ava Uhrich combined for 41 points as the Southern Utah University women's basketball team fell to the University of Utah 96-60 on Saturday, Dec. 16 at the America First Event Center. The Thunderbirds move to…

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Heartbreak For The Thunderbirds In Flagstaff

FLAGSTAFF, AZ -- A tough battle ends in heartbreak for the SUU Men's Basketball team as they fall at the buzzer to Northern Arizona, 74-76. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Wooden Named All-American Many Others Earn Phil Steele All-UAC Recognition

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The 2023 Phil Steele postseason accolades have been released, and highlighting the awards for the Thunderbirds was Isaiah Wooden. Wooden was named a third-team All-American based on his outstanding season. Southern Utah had…

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Best Team Bar None: A Look at the Flippin’ Birds Bars Team

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Flippin' Birds season opener is less than a month away, and the team is getting prepped for some tough competition this year. Southern Utah lost a lot of talented gymnasts to graduation following last season's…

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Men's Basketball Head to Flagstaff To Take On Former Conference Opponent Northern Arizona

CEDAR CITY, UT -- Southern Utah University's Men's Basketball team will be heading to Arizona to take on former Big Sky Conference opponent NAU on Sat, Dec 16 at 2 p.m. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Southern Utah Set to Face No. 11 Utah in Saturday Night Showdown

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's basketball team will host Pac-12 foe No. 11 University of Utah at the America First Event Center on Saturday, Dec. 16 at 5 p.m. MT. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Fallah's Career Night Propels SUU To Eight Point Victory

CEDAR CITY, Utah -- Parsa Fallah scores a career high 29 points and the Thunderbirds walk away with a 82-74 victory over the Idaho State Bengals in the America First Event Center. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Flippin’ Birds Fly Into the Season Ranked #24

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Southern Utah will enter the 2024 Gymnastics season as the #24 ranked squad in the country. The Flippin' Birds finished the 2023 season ranked #22 in the country after beating the #12 Auburn Tigers at the NCAA Regionals in…

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Dominant Defensive Effort Pushes Thunderbirds Past Lobos on the Road

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The Southern Utah University women's basketball team played lockdown defense to hand the University of New Mexico its first home loss of the season with a score of 58-40 on Thursday, Dec. 7 at The Pit. The Thunderbirds…

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Vaulting Into a New Year: A Look at the 2024 Flippin’ Birds Vault Team

CEDAR CITY, Utah – The weather is getting colder, and as we head into the winter months, the excitement for Flippin' Birds Gymnastics begins to build. The Thunderbirds are coming off of a Mountain Rim Gymnastics Conference Championship…

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Men's Basketball Nearly Knocks Off University Of Utah

SALT LAKE CITY, UT -- The Thunderbirds nearly knocked off The University of Utah, coming up just short 86-88. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Ballena Scores Career-High as Thunderbirds Fall to Lions

COMMERCE, Texas - Daylani Ballena scored a career-high 25 points as the Southern Utah University women's basketball team fell to Texas A&M University - Commerce 73-67 on Tuesday, Dec. 5. The Thunderbirds move to 2-5 on the season, while the…

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Thunderbirds Set to Resume Non-Conference Play with Pair of Road Games

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's basketball team will resume non-conference play this week with a pair of road games. The Thunderbirds begin their road trip by facing Texas A&M University - Commerce on Tuesday, Dec. 5…

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Thunderbirds Continue Non-Conference Play

CEDAR CITY, UT -- Southern Utah University's Men's Basketball team will continue their non-conference slate by traveling north to Salt Lake City to take on the University of Utah on Tue, Dec 5 at 7 p.m. And then returning home to play…

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Despite Late Surge Thunderbirds Fall In Seattle

SEATTLE, WA -- The SUU Men's Basketball team fall to 2-5 on the season and 0-2 in WAC play after a 63-73 loss to Seattle U. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Balanced Scoring Attack Lifts Thunderbirds to Victory Over Redhawks

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Four players scored in double-figures as the Southern Utah University women's basketball team defeated Seattle University 83-56 on Saturday, Dec. 2 at the America First Event Center. The Thunderbirds improve to 2-4 overall…

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Men's Golf Adds Another Signing

CEDAR CITY, Utah -- Southern Utah University Men's Golf team signs another new recruit on 2023 signing day. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Thunderbird Track and Field Releases Indoor Schedule for 2024 Season

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University track and field program is excited to announce their 2024 indoor schedule, consisting of seven regular season meets before culminating in the WAC Indoor Championships on February 19 and 20. Read more…

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Stale Second Half Ends In Loss To Cal Baptist

CEDAR CITY, Utah -- The first conference game of the season for men's basketball ends in a 66-91 loss at home against the Lancers of Cal Baptist. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Big Night from Uhrich Not Enough as Thunderbirds Fall to Lancers

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Freshman Ava Uhrich poured in a double-double with 18 points and 14 rebounds as the Southern Utah University women's basketball team fell to California Baptist 79-66 on Tuesday, Nov. 28 at the America First Event Center. The…

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Men's Basketball Begins Conference Play Against Cal Baptist And Seattle U

CEDAR CITY, Utah -- SUU Men's Basketball will have two conference contests before finishing out the rest of their preseason. First, on Wednesday, Nov 29 at 6:30 p.m. the Thunderbirds will take on the Lancers of Cal Baptist in the America First…

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Southern Utah Set to Open WAC Campaign Against California Baptist, Seattle U

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's basketball team will begin Western Athletic Conference play this week with a pair of home games. First, the Thunderbirds will take on California Baptist on Tuesday, Nov. 28 at 6:30 p.m.…

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Thunderbirds Get Big Win In Game Two Of The MTE

RUSTON, LA -- Men's Basketball secured a big win over Texas St Wednesday morning, defeating the Bobcats 74-67. Zion Young led all scorers in the contest with 25 points on 8-13 from the floor and 5-10 from three, he also pulled down seven…

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Thunderbirds Ice Cold Against LA Tech And Fall To 1-3

RUSTON, LA -- SUU was unable to get anything to drop offensively and fall to LA Tech 53-67 at the MTE. The Thundebirds will have a quick turnaround as they face Texas St tomorrow, at 11 a.m. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Southern Utah Athletics Releases 2024 Football Schedule

Cedar City, UT – Southern Utah University proudly announces the release of its thrilling 2024 football schedule, promising an electrifying season ahead for Thunderbird fans. Season tickets are available now on tbirdtickets.com at 2023 prices. …

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Southern Utah Comes Up Short Against UC Santa Barbara

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - The Southern Utah University women's basketball team fell to the University of California Santa Barbara 71-61 on Sunday, Nov. 19 at The Thunderdome. The Thunderbirds move to 1-3 on the season, while the Gauchos improve…

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The Axe Returns Home as Thunderbirds Top Trailblazers

SAINT GEORGE, Utah - Southern Utah returned the axe to Cedar City thanks to a mixture of a dominant rushing attack and a record-breaking day by senior quarterback Justin Miller in the Battle for the Axe rivalry game. The Thunderbirds shook off a…

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Thunderbirds Head to Santa Barbara for Sunday Showdown With Gauchos

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's basketball team will hit the road for the first time this season as the Thunderbirds are set to take on the University of California Santa Barbara on Sunday, Nov. 19 at 3 p.m. MT. Read…

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Women’s Basketball Announces New Signing for 2024

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's basketball team and head coach Tracy Mason are excited to announce the signing of Olivia Malafu, who will join the Thunderbirds in Fall of 2024. Read more at Southern Utah University…

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Thunderbirds to Take on Trailblazers in Thrilling Season Finale

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The final game of the 2023 season looms large for the Thunderbirds as they travel south to take on Utah Tech for a chance to earn a winning season. The "Battle for the Axe" will take place at Greater Zion Stadium in St.…

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Smith’s Career Night Propels Thunderbirds to Victory Over Nanooks

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Megan Smith scored a career-high 30 points as the Southern Utah University women's basketball team defeated the University of Alaska Fairbanks 72-58 on Wednesday, Nov. 15 at the America First Event Center. The Thunderbirds…

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Thunderbirds Come Up Just Short In Logan

LOGAN, Utah -- SUU Men's Basketball fought hard but come up just short against Mountain West opponent Utah State, with a final score of 93-84. The Thunderbirds fall to 1-2 on the season. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Southern Utah Set to Host Alaska Fairbanks in Midweek Matchup

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's basketball team is set to host the University of Alaska Fairbanks at the America First Event Center on Wednesday, Nov. 15 at 6:30 p.m. MT. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Volleyball Announces New Signing for 2024

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's volleyball team and head coach Kacey Nady are pleased to announce the signing of Marlee Ervin, who will be joining the team in fall of 2024. Read more at Southern Utah University…

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Wooden Named UAC Offensive Player of the Week

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The United Athletic Conference weekly awards are out and Isaiah Wooden has been named the Offensive Player of the Week. Wooden has been the most productive receiver all season for the Thunderbirds and will look to continue that…

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Men's Basketball Head To Logan To Battle In-State Foe Utah State

CEDAR CITY, Utah -- Coming off a big 108-73 win over Life Pacific in the America First Event Center, the Thunderbirds will look to keep the train moving forward as they head to Logan, Utah to take on the Aggies of Utah State on Tuesday, Nov 14 at 7…

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Southern Utah Wraps Up 2023 Season With Loss to Seattle U

SEATTLE, Wash. - The Southern Utah University women's volleyball program closed its 2023 season with a loss against Seattle U in three sets at the Redhawk Center on Saturday, Nov. 11. The Thunderbirds finish with a 6-20 record and a 2-14 effort…

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Thunderbirds Chop Down Lumberjacks In Second Half Scuffle

CEDAR CITY, Utah – The Thunderbirds took care of business in East Texas Saturday, defeating Stephen F. Austin 45-17. Southern Utah started slow in the contest but as the sun went down the momentum built for the Thunderbirds scoring 35 points…

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Big Night From Ballena Not Enough as Thunderbirds Fall to Lady Toppers

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Daylani Ballena poured in a team-high 18 points as the Southern Utah University women's basketball team fell to Western Kentucky 76-62 on Friday, Nov. 10 at the America First Event Center. The Thunderbirds move to 0-2 on the…

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Southern Utah Closes Cross Country Season at NCAA Regionals

LUBBOCK, Texas - The Southern Utah University men's and women's cross country programs wrapped up their season on Friday, Nov. 10 at the NCAA Mountain Regional Championships where the women finished 15th in the 6k and the men finished 11th…

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Thunderbirds Hang 108 In First Win Of Rob Jeter Era

CEDAR CITY, Utah -- Freshmen guard Prophet Johnson had 22 points on 8-12 shooting and led the Thunderbirds to a 108-73 victory over the Warriors of Life Pacific on Thursday, Nov 9 in the America First Event Center. Read more at Southern Utah…

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Southern Utah Falls to Utah Valley in Three Sets

OREM, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's volleyball team competed against Utah Valley on Thursday, Nov. 9, falling short in three sets. The Thunderbirds move to 6-19 on the season and 2-13 in Western Athletic Conference play, while the…

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Women's Golf Gets Two New Signings

CEDAR CITY, Utah -- SUU Women's Golf adds two new recruits on 2023 National Signing Day. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Southern Utah Softball Inks Five on National Signing Day

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah Thunderbirds Softball program and Head Coach Don Don Williams have added five talented athletes to their roster, each of whom brings something different to the team. Michaella Salvatierra, Madison Moreno,…

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Thunderbirds Headed for Texas Tussle at Stephen F. Austin

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Thunderbirds will continue their season with another United Athletic Conference matchup against Stephen F. Austin this Saturday, November 11, 2023. The game will be played in Nacogdoches Texas and will kickoff at 3:00 p.m. MT.…

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Southern Utah Loses Close Contest Against Eastern Washington in Season Opener

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Four players scored in double figures for the Southern Utah University women's basketball team as the Thunderbirds fell to Eastern Washington 86-77 at the America First Event Center on Wednesday, Nov. 8. The T-Birds move to…

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Thunderbird Cross Country Set to Compete in NCAA Mountain Regionals

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Coming off of a successful conference championship meet, the Southern Utah University men's and women's cross country programs are set for the NCAA Mountain Regionals this Friday, Nov. 10 at Chaparral Ridge Cross Country…

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Soccer Signs Three New Recruits On Signing Day

CEDAR CITY, Utah -- SUU Women's soccer adds two new signings on 2023 National Signing Day. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Women’s Basketball Announces Signing of Two New Players for 2024

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's basketball team and Head Coach Tracy Mason are pleased to announce the signing of two players for next season, with Sierra Chambers and Denver Anderson set to join the Thunderbirds in…

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Flippin’ Birds Find Four New Team Members on National Signing Day

CEDAR CITY, Utah - February 1, 2023 - The Southern Utah University Flippin' Birds gymnastics team and Head Coach Scott Bauman are thrilled to announce the addition of four exceptional signees to their roster on National Signing Day 2023. These…

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Southern Utah to Finish WAC Play on the Road Against Utah Valley and Seattle U

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's volleyball team will close Western Athletic Conference play on the road this week with a pair of matches. First, the Thunderbirds face Utah Valley on Thursday, Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. MT. Then,…

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Men's Basketball Home Opener Against Life Pacific

CEDAR CITY, Utah -- Coming off a one point loss to CSU-Baskersfield, SUU men's basketball will look to get one in the win column when they return to the America First Event Center to take on Life Pacific on Thursday, November 9 at 6:30 p.m. The…

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Thunderbirds Top Trailblazers in Five-Set Thriller on Senior Night

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Andrea Spasojevic and Hana Makonova each set season-highs in kills to propel the Southern Utah University women's volleyball team to a five-set victory against Utah Tech on Monday, Nov. 6 at the America First Event Center.…

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Thunderbirds Lose A Heartbreaker In The Season Opener

BAKERSFIELD, Calif -- Thunderbirds season starts with a 73-72 loss to CSU-Bakersfield with two free throws by Kaleb Higgins with .8 seconds left. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Southern Utah Opens 2023-24 Season with Pair of Home Games

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's basketball team will begin the 2023-24 season with back-to-back home games. First up, Southern Utah hosts Eastern Washington on Wednesday, Nov. 8 at 6:30 p.m. MT. Then, the Thunderbirds…

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Southern Utah Sends Seniors Off In Style, Beats Lincoln 35-6

CEDAR CITY, Utah – The Thunderbird football program celebrated Senior Day with a big 35-6 victory over Lincoln University. Southern Utah honored the Seniors and their families before the game and despite a slow start came out victorious. Read…

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Thunderbirds Fall to Vaqueros in Four Sets

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's volleyball team competed against the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley on Saturday, Nov. 4 at the America First Event Center, falling in four hard fought sets. The Thunderbirds moved…

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Men's Basketball Opens 2023-24 Season At Cal State Bakersfield

CEDAR CITY, Utah -- The 2023-24 men's basketball season will begin on the road for SUU as they head to Cal State University-Bakersfield on Monday, Nov 6. The game will tip off at 8:00 p.m. MT and can be streamed on ESPN+. Read more at Southern…

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SUU Alumnus Cameron Levins to Race in New York City Marathon

NEW YORK - SUU Athletics is proud to announce that former Thunderbird, Cameron Levins, will be competing in the 2023 New York City Marathon this Sunday, Nov. 5, on ESPN2 at 6:00 a.m. MT. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Southern Utah Set to Host UTRGV and Utah Tech in Final Home Matches

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Back-to-back home matches await the Southern Utah University women's volleyball team. First up, SUU will host the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley on Saturday, Nov. 4 at 6 p.m. MT. Then, the Thunderbirds will play their…

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Southern Utah Football Set for Senior Day Showdown

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Saturday will be Senior Day for the Thunderbirds football program, and Coach DeLane Fitzgerald would love to send these guys out on a big win. The T-Birds will be taking on Lincoln University at 1:00 p.m. in Eccles Coliseum. The…

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Thunderbirds Empty The Tank In 2-1 Loss At The WAC Tournament

RIVERSIDE, Calif -- The Southern Utah University Soccer team comes up just short in a thrilling 2-1 loss to Seattle U in the first round of the WAC Tournament. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Southern Utah Falls to Grand Canyon in Three Sets

PHOENIX, Ariz. - The Southern Utah University women's volleyball team competed against Grand Canyon on Saturday, Oct. 28, falling in three sets. The Thunderbirds move to 5-17 on the season and 1-11 in Western Athletic Conference play, while the…

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Thunderbirds Trounce Wildcats in Thrilling Tilt

CEDAR CITY, Utah – The Thunderbirds Played a complete game on Saturday, moving the ball efficiently on offense and forcing multiple turnovers on defense. Southern Utah scored early and often in the 52-14 drubbing of Abilene Christian. Read…

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Soccer Set To Face Seattle U In First Round Of Conference Tournament

CEDAR CITY, Utah -- The Southern Utah University Women's Soccer team will head to Cal Baptist University, the host site of the 2023 WAC Women's Soccer Tournament, where they will play Seattle U on Sunday, October 29 at 8 p.m. MT. The game…

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Trio of Talented International Players to Debut for the Thunderbirds This Season

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's basketball team will have a wealth of international experience on the roster this season. Three new players from foreign countries will make their debut for the Thunderbirds with the…

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Mayu Yamamoto Earns Second-Team All-Conference Honors

CEDAR CITY, Utah – SUU soccer's Mayu Yamamoto has been name to the 2023 All-WAC Second Team. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Men Finish Third, Women Finish Fourth in WAC Championships

ABILENE, Texas - The Southern Utah University men's and women's cross country teams both finished strong at the Western Athletic Conference cross country championships on Friday, Oct. 27. The men finished third out of 11 teams in the 8k…

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Thunderbirds Come Up Short Against Lancers

RIVERSIDE, Calif. - The Southern Utah University women's volleyball team competed against California Baptist on Thursday, Oct. 26, falling in three sets. The Thunderbirds move to 5-16 on the season and 1-10 in Western Athletic Conference play,…

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SUU XC Gearing Up For WAC Championships at Abilene, Texas

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University men's and women's cross-country will compete in the WAC cross-country Championships this Friday, Oct. 27th, at Zoe Park in Abilene, Texas. The 'Birds will be fighting for the conference…

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Schedule is Set for Flippin’ Birds

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University Gymnastics team is gearing up for an exciting 2024 season, and they are poised to make a significant impact on the collegiate gymnastics scene. After finishing the 2023 season ranked 21st all-around,…

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Women's Golf Concludes Fall Season

BOULDER CITY, Nevada -- SUU Women's Golf completed their fall season of play at the Clash at Boulder Creek in Boulder City, Nevada. Finishing 17th as a team, shooting a combined 32 over par. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Saturday Showdown Looms for Southern Utah and Abilene Christian

CEDAR CITY, Utah - This Saturday marks the second to last home game for the Thunderbirds as they welcome in the Wildcats of Abilene Christian. Eccles Coliseum should be packed to witness the T-Birds play against a tough conference opponent. The game…

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Southern Utah Hits the Road for Pair of Conference Matches

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's volleyball program will play two matches on the road this week. First up, the Thunderbirds head to California Baptist to take on the Lancers on Thursday, Oct. 26 at 8 p.m. MT. Following…

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The Start Of The Rob Jeter Era

With the dawn of a new season quickly approaching, the Southern Utah University men's basketball team will look to several new faces as it starts this season. When head coach Todd Simon left after a seven-year tenure with the Thunderbirds, SUU…

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Southern Utah Women’s Basketball Aims to Build Off Historic Season

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's basketball team is looking to build off of a fantastic campaign last year which saw the team win the Western Athletic Conference regular season and tournament title. Now, with a mix of new…

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Soccer Comes Up Short In Final Regular Season Match Of The Year

OREM, Utah -- The Southern Utah University women's soccer team suffered a 3-0 loss to the conference leading Utah Valley University Wolverines in the regular season finale on Monday, Oct. 23. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Record Night for Miller Ends in Heartbreak as Thunderbirds Fall to Governors

CEDAR CITY, Utah – Saturday night marked the third time this season that Southern Utah has squared off with a top-25 FCS team. Justin Miller set a new school record for career touchdown passes with 62, but the Thunderbirds fell in double…

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Southern Utah Falls to Stephen F. Austin in Four Sets

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's volleyball team competed against Stephen F. Austin on Saturday, Oct. 21 at the America First Event Center, falling in four sets. The Thunderbirds move to 5-15 on the season and 1-9 in…

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Women's Golf Heads To Nevada For Final Fall Tournament

CEDAR CITY, Utah -- SUU Women's Golf will head to Boulder City, NV for their final tournament of the 2023 Fall season. The Clash at Boulder Creek will be a three day 54 hole tournament hosted by Northern Arizona starting on Sunday, October 22…

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Despite The Loss SUU Soccer Clinches WAC Tournament Appearance

SEATTLE, WA -- With a playoff spot on the line, the Southern Utah University women's soccer team traveled to Seattle to take on Seattle University in a conference matchup which the Redhawks won 4-0. However, due to Abilene Christian drawing…

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Thunderbirds Lose Five-Set Thriller Against Mavericks

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's volleyball team competed against UT Arlington, falling in five hard fought sets. The Thunderbirds move to 5-14 overall and 1-8 in Western Athletic Conference play, while the Mavericks…

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Flippin’ Birds to Return to Maverik Center for Rio Tinto Best of Utah Meet

WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah – Maverik Center is set to host the final edition of the Rio Tinto Best of Utah on Monday, Jan. 15. The podium event features the four NCAA gymnastics programs in the state of Utah – Brigham Young University,…

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Soccer Prepares For The Final Week Of The Regular Season

CEDAR CITY, Utah -- With five of the six Western Athletic Conference playoff spots already clinched, this is the most important week for SUU soccer all season. The Thunderbirds currently sit in the sixth and final playoff spot, four points ahead of…

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Mitchell Named to Jerry Rice Award Watch List

CEDAR CITY, Utah – Southern Utah University is proud to announce that one of its own, Zach Mitchell, a dynamic wide receiver, has been included in the prestigious 2023 Stats Perform Jerry Rice Award Watch List. This annual award recognizes the…

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Southern Utah Continues Conference Play with Two Match Homestand

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's volleyball team will host a pair of home matches this week. First up, the Thunderbirds will face UT Arlington on Thursday, Oct. 19 at 6:30 p.m. MT. Next, SUU will play Stephen F. Austin on…

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Thunderbirds Prepare for Conference Clash with Austin Peay in High-Stakes Showdown

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Fresh off the bye week, the Thunderbirds are ready to get back on the field for another electrifying conference matchup. Southern Utah will take on the Austin Peay State Governors at home in Eccles Coliseum on Saturday, October…

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Soccer Records Shutout And Gets Second Consecutive Win

On Sunday, Oct.15, the Southern Utah University soccer team welcomed the Tarleton State University Texans for a conference showdown. With playoff implications on the line for both teams, the Thunderbirds prevailed in a 1-0 win. Read more at…

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Southern Utah Picked Second in WAC Preseason Coaches’ Poll

ARLINGTON, Texas - The Western Athletic Conference (WAC) has announced its preseason coaches' poll for the 2023-24 season today. The Southern Utah University women's basketball team was selected to finish second overall, receiving 87 total…

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Thunderbirds Come Up Short Against Wolverines

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's volleyball team competed against Utah Valley on Saturday, Oct. 14 at the America First Event Center, falling in three sets. The Thunderbirds move to 5-13 on the season and 1-7 in Western…

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Thunderbirds Show Out at Crimson Classic, Bronco Invite

TUSCALOOSA, Al./SANTA CLARA Cal. - The Southern Utah University men's and women's cross country teams had great showings over the weekend with the men placing fifth out of 21 teams in the 8k at the Alabama Crimson Classic and the women…

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2023-24 Thunderbird Basketball Bash

CEDAR CITY, Utah -- Come get a first look at the 2023-24 SUU Men's and Women's basketball teams at the annual Basketball Bash on Wednesday, October 18 at 6:30 p.m. in the America First Event Center. There will be plenty of handouts and…

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Wilson’s Career Night Not Enough as Thunderbirds Fall to Redhawks

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Despite a career-high 13 kills from Charlotte Wilson, the Southern Utah University women's volleyball team fell to Seattle University on Thursday, Oct. 12 at the America First Event Center. The Thunderbirds move to 5-12 on…

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Soccer Stays In The Playoff Hunt With Win Against Abilene Christian

CEDAR CITY, Utah -- After a back-and-forth game on Thursday, Oct. 12, the Southern Utah University soccer team secured their first home win of the season against the Abilene Christian University Wildcats. With the 3-2 win under their belt, the…

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Women's Golf Finishes 12th At Golf Iconic Classic

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico -- Women's golf had another solid tournament this week. Shooting 25-over par as a team and finishing solo 12th. Tanyatorn (Excel) Thalangkarn had another top-10 finish. Shooting two under par for the tournament and…

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Thunderbirds Go Coast-to-Coast in Crimson Classic and Bronco Invite

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah Cross Country teams will be on opposite sides of the country this weekend. The men's team will travel to the University of Alabama to participate in the Crimson Classic on Friday, Oct. 13 and the women will…

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Soccer Enters Crucial Home Stretch

CEDAR CITY, Utah -- The Southern Utah University soccer team opens up a two-game homestand this week starting on Thursday, Oct. 12, when they take on the Abilene Christian University Wildcats. They follow this up on Sunday, Oct. 15, when they face…

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Men's Golf Concludes Fall Season

SOMIS, Calif -- Men's golf concluded their fall season at the Bill Cullum Invitational. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Southern Utah Set to Host Seattle U and Utah Valley

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Back-to-back home matches await the Southern Utah University women's volleyball team as the Thunderbirds host Seattle U on Thursday, Oct. 12 at 6:30 p.m. MT and Utah Valley on Saturday, Oct. 14 at 1 p.m. MT. Read more at…

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SUU Athletics And Community Engagement Conduct Successful Food Drive

CEDAR CITY, Utah -- Southern Utah University hosted a food drive with Lin's Fresh Market, aimed at fighting food insecurity among SUU students. The Community Engagement Center as well as the athletics department collaborated on the initiative.…

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Kraut Earns Freshman Player of the Week Honors

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The United Athletic Conference released its weekly awards and for the second time this season the Freshman Player of the Week is a T-Bird. Anson Kraut was recognized for his impressive game on Saturday against Tarleton State.…

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Soccer Loses Heartbreaker To Stephen F Austin

NACOGDOCHES, Texas -- On Sunday, Oct. 8 the Southern Utah University women's soccer team traveled to Nacogdoches, Texas, to take on the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks in a conference showdown, losing 2-1. Read more at Southern Utah University…

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Women's Golf Heads To Las Cruces For Golf Iconic Classic

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico -- The Golf Iconic Classic will be a three-day event in which the five members of each team will play on the NMSU Golf Course. Golfers will play 18 holes with tee times beginning with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. (MT) on…

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Men's Golf Set To Compete In Final Tournament Of The Fall Season

NORTHRIDGE, Calif -- SUU men's golf team will compete in the Bill Cullum Invitational hosted by California State University - Northridge on October 9 and 10. The tournament will be held at the Saticoy Club in Somis (Ventura County). Read more…

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Thunderbirds Top Texans in Tight Conference Tilt

STEPHENVILLE, Texas- In a thrilling comeback effort, Southern Utah triumphed in a battle with the Texans of Tarleton State 27-26. The game featured impressive second-half performances on both sides of the ball for the Thunderbirds culminating in a…

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Thunderbirds Defeat Texans in Decisive Victory

STEPHENVILLE, Texas - The Southern Utah University women's volleyball team emerged victorious against Tarleton State on Saturday, Oct. 7, winning in four hard fought sets. The Thunderbirds improve to 5-11 on the season and 1-5 in Western…

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Thunderbird XC Dominate at Color Country Invitational

CEDAR CITY, Utah - On Saturday, Oct. 7, Southern Utah University Cross Country hosted the Color Country Invitational. Both teams had dominant showings as the men took first overall and the women took second overall. Read more at Southern Utah…

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SUU Cross Country to Host Color Country Invitational

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Southern Utah University cross-country is set to host their lone home meet this Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Cedar Ridge Golf Course in the SUU Color Country Invitational. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Southern Utah Comes Up Short Against Abilene Christian

ABILENE, Texas - The Southern Utah University women's volleyball team competed against Abilene Christian on Thursday, Oct. 5, falling in three sets. The Thunderbirds move to 4-11 on the season and 0-5 in Western Athletic Conference play, while…

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Soccer Earns 100th Win In Program History

EDINBURG, Texas -- On Thursday, Oct. 5, the Southern Utah University women's soccer team traveled to Edinburg, Texas to take on the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros in a conference matchup and came away with a 2-1 comeback…

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Southern Utah Softball Set for Fall Ball Frenzy

CEDAR CITY, Utah - As the fall season paints the Southern Utah landscape with vibrant hues, the Southern Utah Thunderbirds softball team is hard at work, gearing up for what promises to be an exhilarating 2024 campaign. With a mix of returning…

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Soccer Heads To Texas For Two Game Road Stretch

CEDAR CITY, Utah -- The Southern Utah University women's soccer team will open up a Texas road trip this week by taking on the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros on Thursday, Oct 5 and on Sunday, Oct. 8, against the Stephen F.…

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Thunderbirds Travel to Texas to Take On Wildcats and Texans

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's volleyball program travels to Texas for a pair of matches. First, the Thunderbirds will face Abilene Christian on Thursday, Oct. 5 at 5 p.m. MT. Then, SUU heads to Tarleton State on…

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Thunderbirds to Take on Texans at Tarleton State

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Get ready for an electrifying showdown as the Southern Utah Thunderbirds take on the Tarleton Texans this Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Stephenville, Texas. The game promises to be a thrilling clash of contrasting styles, with…

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Thunderbirds Fall to Trailblazers

ST. GEORGE, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's volleyball team played a conference match against Utah Tech on Monday, Oct. 2 at Burns Arena, falling in three sets. The Thunderbirds move to 4-10 overall and 0-4 in Western Athletic…

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Soccer Loses A Heartbreaker

CEDAR CITY, Utah -- On Sunday, Oct. 1, the Southern Utah University women's soccer team welcomed California Baptist University for a conference matchup. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Southern Utah Heads South for Showdown with Utah Tech

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's volleyball team heads to St. George to take on in-state rival Utah Tech on Monday, Oct. 2. The match is slated to begin at 6 p.m. MT. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Thunderbirds Comeback Falls Just Short Against #25 Central Arkansas

CEDAR CITY, Utah - In a thrilling football clash, Southern Utah engaged in a fierce contest against #25 Central Arkansas, concluding with a final score of 29-27 in favor of the Bears. The game featured impressive performances on both sides of the…

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SUU Golf Holds Annual Fundraising Golf Tournament

CEDAR CITY, Utah -- The Southern Utah University golf program held its annual Thunderbird Fall Fundraising Classic on Friday, Sept 29. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Thunderbirds Compete at The Notre Dame Invitational

SOUTH BEND, Ind. - The Southern Utah University Cross Country teams wrapped up competition at the Joe Piane Notre Dame Invitational early Friday morning. The Thunderbird Women's team finished 16th while the Men finished 18th in a competition…

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Women’s Basketball to Host Meet the T-Birds Dinner on Oct. 14

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's basketball team has announced its inaugural Meet the T-Birds Dinner for Saturday, Oct. 14 from 6 p.m until 8 p.m. A silent auction will be held along with dinner. This event serves as a…

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Southern Utah Comes Up Short Against UTRGV

EDINBURG, Texas - The Southern Utah University women's volleyball program competed against UTRGV on Thursday, Sept. 28 at the UTRGV Fieldhouse, falling in three sets. The Thunderbirds move to 4-9 overall and 0-3 in Western Athletic Conference…

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Soccer Falls To The 'Lopes 4-1

CEDAR CITY, Utah -- The Southern Utah University women's soccer team welcomed in the Grand Canyon University Lopes on Sept. 28 for a conference showdown, where the Lopes ultimately came away with a 4-1 win. Read more at Southern Utah…

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Southern Utah XC Back in Action at the Joe Piane Notre Dame Invitational

CEDAR CITY, Utah - After a dominant performance at the UC Riverside Invitational, Southern Utah Men's and Women's Cross Country will try and keep the good times rolling this Friday Sept. 29th at the Joe Piane Notre Dame Invitational. Read…

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Soccer Continues Conference Play With Two Game Home Stand

CEDAR CITY, Utah -- After opening conference play with a draw on the road against Utah Tech, the Southern Utah University soccer team will host their next two opponents. Thursday, Sept. 28 will see Grand Canyon University on the Thunderbird Soccer…

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Thunderbirds to Battle Bears in UAC Conference Opener

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The stage is set for an electrifying first-ever matchup this Saturday, September 30, 2023, at 6 p.m. in Eccles Coliseum as the Southern Utah Thunderbirds square off against the Central Arkansas Bears. Both teams are coming off…

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Men's Golf Concludes Play At The Nick Watney Invitational

FRESNO, Calif -- SUU men's golf team finished 13th at the Nick Watney Invitational at +18 for the tournament. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Thunderbirds Head to Texas to Face Vaqueros

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's volleyball team will head to Texas to take on UTRGV on Thursday, Sept. 28 at 5:30 p.m. MT. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Natcharee (Irene) Thanchitnithithanya Finishes Solo Second After Stellar Final Round

SARATOGA SPRINGS, Utah -- Natcharee (Irene) Thanchitnithithanya went five-under-par in round three to propel herself to a solo second finish at eight-under-par total at the Big Sky Title IX Women's Golf Tournament. Read more at Southern Utah…

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Thunderbirds Triumph Over Leathernecks in Hard-Hitting Homecoming Battle

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Under the bright lights of Eccles Coliseum Thunderbird fans witnessed an intense gridiron clash between the Western Illinois Leathernecks (WIU) and Southern Utah. The Homecoming game was brimming with heart-stopping moments and…

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Thunderbirds Fight Hard, But Fall Short Against Lancers

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's volleyball team competed against California Baptist on Saturday, Sept. 23, falling in four sets. The Thunderbirds move to 4-8 on the year and 0-2 in Western Athletic Conference play, while…

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Women's Golf Looks To Stay Hot At The Big Sky Women's Golf Tournament

CEDAR CITY, Utah -- Women's golf is coming off a ninth place finish in the opening tournament of the year and a final round nine under par as a team, hoping to continue the quality play in their second tournament of the year, the Big Sky Title…

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Men's Golf Heads To Fresno For The Nick Watney Invitational

CEDAR CITY, Utah -- Men's golf will head to Fresno, Calif. for the Nick Watney Invitational hosted by Fresno State University on Sept 25 and 26. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Women's Soccer Earns A Draw In First Conference Match Of The Season

On Friday, Sept. 5, the Southern Utah University women's soccer team traveled to St. George to open conference play against the Utah Tech Trailblazers, earning a 1-1 draw in the contest. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Thunderbirds Fall to Antelopes

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University volleyball team played Grand Canyon on Thursday, Sept. 21 at the America First Event Center, falling in three sets. The Thunderbirds move to 4-7 on the year and 0-1 in Western Athletic Conference play,…

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Flippin’ Birds Find a New Conference

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (MPSF) has welcomed Southern Utah University's Flippin' Birds gymnastics team into their conference starting with the upcoming 2024 season. While many of the athletic programs at…

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Thunderbirds Begin WAC Play At Utah Tech

CEDAR CITY, Utah -- After starting the season 0-5-4, the Southern Utah University soccer team has a chance to get some momentum before their next homestand against the team down south, Utah Tech University in St. George on Friday, Sept. 22, at 5…

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Homecoming Hype: Thunderbirds Host Leathernecks in Non-Conference Challenge

CEDAR CITY, Utah - As the sun sets on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at the majestic Eccles Coliseum, fans of Southern Utah University will be gearing up for a Homecoming football game that promises to be an exhilarating showdown. The Thunderbirds…

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Southern Utah Opens WAC Campaign Against Grand Canyon and California Baptist

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's volleyball program kicks off Western Athletic Conference (WAC) play with two home matches this week. First, SUU will host Grand Canyon on Thursday, Sept. 21 at 6:30 p.m. MT. Then, the…

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'What's New' SUU Football Gameday Edition

CEDAR CITY, Utah – With our homecoming football game this weekend, we wanted to showcase a few things that will be new at Eccles Coliseum! Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Spectacular Southern Utah Comeback Falls Just Short: Aggies Edge T-Birds 23-21 in Thrilling California Clash

DAVIS, California - In a high-stakes clash under the California lights, Southern Utah Football took on #16 UC Davis at UC Davis Health Stadium on September 16, 2023. The game was a rollercoaster of emotions, with both teams displaying incredible…

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Thunderbirds Vanquish Vandals to Close Non-Conference Play

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's volleyball team wrapped up its non-conference schedule on Saturday, Sept. 16 against Idaho, sweeping the Vandals in three sets. The victory improves SUU to 4-6 on the season, while Idaho…

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Thunderbird Men’s XC Finish First Place, Women Take Sixth at UC Riverside Invitational

RIVERSIDE, Calif. - The Southern Utah University men's and women's cross country teams had an impressive outing at the UC Riverside Invitational, with the women finishing sixth in a field of 18 teams and the men finishing first overall in…

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Southern Utah Comes Up Short Against Marshall

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's volleyball team competed against Marshall on Friday, Sept. 15, falling in four sets. The SUU moves to 3-6 overall, while Marshall improves to 7-6 on the year. Read more at Southern Utah…

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Thunderbirds Head to California for the UC Riverside Invitational

CEDAR CITY, Utah - After a week off from competition, the Southern Utah Men's and Women's Cross Country teams are back in action this Saturday, Sept. 16th at the UC Riverside Invitational. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Soccer Falls In Another Close Match

CEDAR CITY, Utah -- In their ninth match of the season, Southern Utah University collected their fifth loss. The 3-2 defeat against Idaho State University puts the Thunderbirds at 0-5-4 on the season. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Southern Utah Set to Host Marshall and Idaho

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's volleyball team will close out its non-conference play with a pair of home matches. The Thunderbirds will first host Marshall on Friday, Sept. 15 at 6:30 p.m. MT, followed by a match…

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New Faces on the Court This Season for Women’s Basketball

CEDAR CITY, Utah - As the 2023-24 season approaches, the Southern Utah University women's basketball team has revamped its roster with plenty of new faces. Here is a look at the six talented players who are making their debut with the…

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Women's Soccer Set To Host Idaho State For Senior Night

CEDAR CITY, Utah – The Southern Utah University soccer team will play their ninth match of the season this week, this time hosting the 1-7 Idaho State University. With SUU's record at 0-4-4, they are still in pursuit of their first win. …

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Men's Golf Concludes Play At The Gene Miranda Falcon Invitational

USAF, CO -- Men's golf concluded their second tournament of the fall '23 season, the Gene Miranda Falcon Invitational. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Thunderbirds Fall to Rebels

LAS VEGAS - The Southern Utah University women's volleyball team competed against the University of Nevada, Las Vegas on Sept. 12, falling in three sets. The 'Birds move to 3-5 overall, while UNLV improves to 5-4 on the season. Read more…

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Thunderbirds Have Stellar Final Round at Timpanogos Collegiate Invitational

PROVO, Utah -- The SUU women's golf team had an unbelievable final round of the Timpanogos Collegiate Invitational, shooting a team combined nine under par to spring themselves into a solo ninth position at +6 for the tournament. Read more at…

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Thunderbirds Set for Clash in California

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Get ready for a showdown under the lights as the Southern Utah University Thunderbirds face off against the #16 UC Davis Aggies on September 16th, 2023, at UC Davis Health Stadium. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. MT, and it promises to…

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Mitchell Makes Waves as UAC Freshman Player of the Week

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Zach Mitchell, the talented freshman wide receiver from Boston representing Southern Utah, has been named the United Athletic Conference (UAC) Freshman Player of the Week for his outstanding performance in the past week's…

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Southern Utah Heads to UNLV

CEDAR CITY, Utah – The Southern Utah University women's volleyball team will head to Nevada to take on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas on Sept. 12 at 7:30 p.m. MT. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Men's Golf Concludes Round One Of The Gene Miranda Falcon Invitational

USAF, CO -- The men's golf team sits in a tie for 10th after round one of the Gene Miranda Falcon Invitational after going +10 as a team. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Women's Golf Sits In Solo Ninth After Day One Of Timpanogos Collegiate Invitational

PROVO, Utah -- Led by Anais Guibal, who shot a four under par 68 in round one, the Thunderbirds are solo ninth (+2) as a team after day one of the Timpanogos Collegiate Invitational. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Soccer Falls To San Jose State

SAN JOSE, Calif -- Soccer falls to 0-4-4 on the season after a 4-0 loss to the Spartans of San Jose State. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Southern Utah Football's Gritty Effort Falls Short Against BYU

PROVO, Utah - Southern Utah Football squared off against BYU and fought for four quarters of intense football. The challenge proved to be formidable. The Cougars came away with a 41-16 win despite the Thunderbirds playing well at LaVell Edwards…

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Thunderbirds Triumph Against Bulldogs in Five-Set Thriller

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah women's volleyball team defeated Fresno State in five thrilling sets on Friday, Sept. 8 at the America First Event Center. The victory moved the Thunderbirds to 3-4 overall, while the Bulldogs dropped to 3-4…

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SUU Falls To University of the Pacific

STOCKTON, CA -- Southern Utah Women's soccer falls to 0-3-4 after a 3-1 loss to University of the Pacific on Friday night. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Men's Golf Straight Back To Action At The Gene Miranda Falcon Invitational

CEDAR CITY, Utah -- Men's golf will only have a two day turnaround before they are back in action at the Gene Miranda Falcon Invitational. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Women's Golf Opens Season At Timpanogos Collegiate Classic

CEDAR CITY, Utah -- Women's golf is set to open the 2023 fall season at the inaugural Timpanogos Collegiate Classic in Provo, Utah. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Men's Golf Concludes Play At Ram Masters Invitational

FORT COLLINS, CO -- Men's golf finishes T12 in the first tournament of the 2023 fall season the Ram Masters Invitational hosted by Colorado State. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Soccer Hunts For Their First Win Of The Season On A Two Game Road Trip

CEDAR CITY, Utah -- Following their fourth draw in a row the SUU soccer team will find themselves in Stockton, California this Friday, Sept. 8 to take on the University of the Pacific. The game is scheduled for 7 p.m. MDT and can be streamed on…

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Southern Utah Opens Home Campaign Against Fresno State

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah women's volleyball team returns to the America First Event Center on Friday, Sept. 8 to host Fresno State at 6:30 p.m. MT. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Thunderbirds Complete 36 Holes Of Play At The Ram Masters Invitational

FORT COLLINS, CO -- SUU Men's golf sit-in solo 10th after day one of play (36 holes) at the Ram Masters Invitational hosted by Colorado State. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Men’s Basketball Announces 2023-24 Non-Conference Schedule

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University men's basketball team and Head Coach Rob Jeter have announced its non-conference schedule for the 2023-24 campaign. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Women’s Basketball Unveils 2023-24 Non-Conference Schedule

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah women's basketball team and Head Coach Tracy Mason have announced a challenging non-conference schedule for the 2023-24 season. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Thunderbirds Set to Challenge Cougars in Non-Conference Clash

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The showdown between Southern Utah University and Brigham Young University on September 8th, 2023, promises to be an exciting matchup at LaVell Edwards Stadium, kicking off at 1 p.m. MT. Both teams are coming off contrasting…

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Men's Golf Opens Fall Season At Ram Masters Invitational

CEDAR CITY, Utah -- SUU's Men's Golf team will open their 2023 Fall Season with a trip to Colorado to play in the Ram Masters Invitiational hosted by Colorado State University on Sept 6 and 7. Read more at Southern Utah University…

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Thunderbirds Earn First Result Against NAU In Six Years

CEDAR CITY, Utah -- Southern Utah Women's Soccer team earns a point at home against Northern Arizona for the first time since 2015 with a 1-1 tie. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Thunderbirds Fall to Golden Bears

BERKELEY, Calif. - The Southern Utah University women's volleyball team came up short against California on Saturday, Sept. 2, falling in three sets. The Thunderbirds move to 2-4 on the year, while the Golden Bears improve to 5-0 overall. Read…

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Underclassmen stand out as SUU Cross Country Competes at UVU Invitational

OREM, Utah - The Southern Utah University Cross Country Teams began the 2023 season Friday at the UVU Invitational, with the men's team finishing fourth and women finishing in fifth. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Thunderbirds Come Up Short Against Vikings and Gaels

BERKELEY/MORAGA, Calif. - The Southern Utah University women's volleyball team competed in two matches on Friday Sept. 1, falling to Portland State in three sets before coming up short against Saint Mary's College of California in four…

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Southern Utah Scares Sun Devils in Stormy Season Opener

CEDAR CITY, UT - In the highly anticipated season opener for the Southern Utah Thunderbirds, fans were treated to a thrilling contest that saw the T-Birds fall just shy of history with a final score of 24-21 in favor of Arizona State. The game…

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SUU Earns a Draw Against California State Fullerton

FULLERTON, Calif. -- Southern Utah soccer earned their third draw of the season tonight against a tough California State Fullerton team. Thunderbirds record now moves to 0-2-3 on the year. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Golden State Showdown Ahead For Southern Utah

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's volleyball team will travel to California to face some tough competition. SUU first takes the court on Friday, Sept. 1 against Portland State at 12 p.m. MT, followed by a match later…

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Thunderbird XC to Begin Season at UVU Invitational

CEDAR CITY, Utah - SUU Men's and Women's Cross Country teams will take a trip up to Orem this Friday, September 1st to participate in the UVU Invitational. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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SUU Women's Soccer Faces Tough Challenges in Preseason Showdowns

CEDAR CITY, Utah -- SUU women's soccer starts another tough week of preseason with a trip to California to take on Cal State Fullerton, Thursday, Aug 31 at 8:30 p.m. MT before returning home to compete against the reigning Big Sky Conference…

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Gridiron Showdown Under the Stars: Thunderbirds to Face Arizona State Sun Devils in Tempe Thursday Night

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Get ready for an exciting clash on the gridiron as the Southern Utah Thunderbirds take on the Arizona State Sun Devils. Kickoff is set for 8:00 p.m. MT, on Thursday, August 31, 2023, and you can catch all the action on the PAC-12…

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Unleashing Thunder: A Preview of SUU’s Explosive Wide Receivers and Dynamic Tight Ends for the Upcoming Season

CEDAR CITY, Utah - As the Southern Utah University Thunderbirds gear up for the upcoming football season, all eyes are on the wide receivers and tight ends who promise to be pivotal in shaping the team's offensive prowess. With a mix of…

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Thunderbirds Wrap Up Play at Bakersfield Tournament

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - The Southern Utah University women's volleyball team finished play at the Bakersfield Tournament on Saturday Aug. 26, falling to California State University at Bakersfield in four sets. Read more at Southern Utah…

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Southern Utah Victorious on Day One of Bakersfield Tournament

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - The Southern Utah University women's volleyball team emerged victorious on the first day of the Bakersfield Tournament on Friday, Aug. 25, triumphing against Providence in four sets before defeating Eastern Washington in…

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Another Game Comes Down To The 90th Minute

CEDAR CITY, Utah -- After exchanging goals in the final 10 minutes, the Thunderbirds tied for the second time this season with a 3-3 final score against the University of Nevada. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Thunderbirds Set to Open 2023 Season at Bakersfield Tournament

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's volleyball team is set to begin the 2023 season against some stellar competition at the Bakersfield Tournament in California. The Thunderbirds will play two matches on Friday, starting the…

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Isaiah Wooden and Robert Horsey from Southern Utah Football Named to Reese’s Senior Bowl Watchlist

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Southern Utah Football is thrilled to announce that two outstanding athletes, Isaiah Wooden and Robert Horsey, have been named to the esteemed watchlist for the Reese's Senior Bowl. This recognition underscores their…

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Dynamic Linebacker Corps Poised to Dominate the Field This Fall

CEDAR CITY, Utah - As the countdown to the fall season intensifies, there's an undeniable air of anticipation surrounding Southern Utah's formidable linebacker unit. Boasting a blend of veterans and newcomers, this lineup is poised to…

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Thunderbirds Fall Just Short Against Northern Iowa

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- After leading for 87 minutes, the Thunderbirds lose a heartbreaker to the University of Northern Iowa. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Thunderbirds Earn A Tie In Second Match Of The Season

VERMILLION, SD -- SUU soccer earns a 0-0 draw against the University of South Dakota. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Flippin' Birds Soar as Academic All-American Powerhouse

CEDAR CITY, Utah - In the world of collegiate gymnastics, athleticism and grace go hand in hand. However, beyond the flips and twirls, there is another aspect that often goes unnoticed but is equally crucial: academic excellence. The Women's…

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SUU Soccer Earns Academic Excellence Award

KANSAS CITY, Mo – The SUU soccer team has been recognized by the United Soccer Coaches Association for its excellence in the classroom. One of just 500 women's teams to earn the award. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Backfield Behemoths: Previewing Southern Utah University's Running Back Revolution

CEDAR CITY, Utah - As the anticipation builds for the upcoming fall season, Southern Utah University's football fans have a lot to look forward to, particularly when it comes to the running back position. With a three-man rotation in the works,…

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SUU Falls Short In Season Opener

OMAHA, NE -- SUU soccer lost 4-0 in the 2023 season opener to the reigning Summit League Champions the University of Nebraska, Omaha. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Thunderbirds Picked Eighth in WAC Preseason Coaches’ Poll

ARLINGTON, Texas - The Western Athletic Conference (WAC) announced its preseason coaches' poll today for the upcoming 2023 season. The Southern Utah University women's volleyball team was picked to finish eighth overall, earning 34 points…

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Southern Utah Wraps Up its Australian Tour

SYDNEY - The Southern Utah University women's basketball team battled against the prestigious Basketball Australia Centre of Excellence (CoE) in the final game of its foreign tour, falling in a close contest 79-76. Read more at Southern Utah…

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Rising Storm: Unveiling the Southern Utah Football Defensive Line Dominance

CEDAR CITY, Utah - As the Southern Utah Thunderbirds gear up for the upcoming season of gridiron action, we turn our focus to the defensive line. A potent blend of seasoned veterans and emerging talents promises to elevate the Thunderbirds'…

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Thunderbirds Open 2023 Campaign On The Road

CEDAR CITY, Utah – The Southern Utah University Soccer team will open the 2023 season against the reigning Summit League Champions, the University of Nebraska at Omaha followed by a trip to the University of South Dakota. Read more at…

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Thunderbirds Split Pair of Games in Melbourne

MELBOURNE, Australia - The Southern Utah University women's basketball team split its first two games during its trip to Australia. The Thunderbirds fell to the Ringwood Hawks on Aug. 8 before defeating the Melbourne Tigers on Aug. 10. Read…

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Forging Dominance in the Trenches: Southern Utah's Offensive Line Readies for Battle

CEDAR CITY, Utah - As the upcoming season beckons, the Thunderbirds are honing their offensive line to forge a commanding presence on the field. The camp has unveiled both returning strengths and rising talents, showcasing the team's commitment…

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Volleyball Earns 2023 USMC/AVCA Team Academic Award

LEXINGTON, Ky. - The United States Marine Corps (USMC) and the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) announced the 1,349 collegiate and high school teams that earned the 2023 USMC/AVCA Team Academic Award, and the Southern Utah University…

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Men's And Women's Golf 2023 Fall Schedule

CEDAR CITY, Utah – Southern Utah University men's and women's golf teams have finalized their 2023 fall schedule. Each program will be competing in four events throughout the months of September and October. Read more at Southern…

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Southern Utah Football Defensive Backs Position Preview: Revamped and Ready for Redemption

After a challenging 2022 season for the Southern Utah Thunderbirds' defensive backfield, the coaching staff has been hard at work during the offseason to breathe new life into the unit. With a clear focus on improving both knowledge and skill…

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Quarterback Position Preview: 2023 Season

CEDAR CITY, Utah - As the 2023 season approaches, excitement is building for Southern Utah Thunderbirds football, and all eyes are drawn to one of the most important positions on the field, the quarterback. Among the standout athletes to watch out…

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Football Opens Fall Camp

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Excitement fills the air as the Southern Utah Thunderbirds opened football fall camp today with their first meetings ahead of the inaugural season as part of the United Athletic Conference. The team, fans, and community have been…

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Jamie Wysong Promoted to Associate Head Coach of Southern Utah Gymnastics

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Southern Utah University Women's Gymnastics is thrilled to announce the promotion of Jamie Wysong to the position of Associate Head Coach. After 11 successful years as a dedicated member of the SUU gymnastics staff,…

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Thunderbirds Head Down Under for Foreign Tour

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University (SUU) Women's Basketball Team is set to embark on an exciting foreign tour to Australia, showcasing their talent on an international stage and embracing a once-in-a-lifetime cultural experience.…

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From Baltimore's Streets to Defensive Line Dominance: Robert Horsey's Journey to Success

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Robert Horsey, a graduate transfer defensive lineman who comes to Southern Utah University (SUU) from Frostburg State, has faced numerous challenges throughout his life. Growing up in a single-parent household in Baltimore City,…

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Southern Utah Well Represented on The Bluebloods Preseason All-UAC Teams

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The anticipation for the upcoming college football season grows as the 2023 Preseason All-UAC Team, presented by The Bluebloods, has been officially announced. Representing all nine teams in the conference, a total of 66 talented…

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WAC Announces 2023 Spring, 2022-23 Freshmen/Transfer Academic All-WAC Recipients

ARLINGTON, Texas – The Western Athletic Conference (WAC) announced the 2023 Academic All-WAC honorees for spring sports, along with freshmen and transfer student-athletes from all 2022-23 conference sports, on Tuesday. A total of 1,257…

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Women's Basketball Adds Exciting Coaches to Its Staff

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University Women's Basketball program is pleased to announce the addition of Kayla Anderson and Rebecca Bourgeois (Cardenas) to its coaching staff. Both Anderson and Bourgeois bring a wealth of experience…

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Women's Basketball Finalizes Conference Schedule

CEDAR CITY, Utah -- The Western Athletic Conference (WAC) has released its 2023–2024 women's basketball schedule. The upcoming slate features a double round-robin format, where each member institution will host 10 home games and 10 away…

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Men's Basketball Conference Schedule Released

CEDAR CITY, Utah -- The Western Athletic Conference (WAC) has released its 2023-24 conference men's basketball composite schedule. The upcoming slate features each of the 11 basketball programs in the WAC competing in a double round-robin…

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Men's Basketball Adds Two Assistants To Staff

CEDAR CITY, Utah – Men's Basketball head coach Rob Jeter adds two more assistants to his staff. Solon Ellis will be joining as a graduate assistant, and Tennessee Owens as a special assistant. Read more at Southern Utah University…

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Thunderbirds Heading to Texas for UAC Media Day

CEDAR CITY, Utah - To mark the beginning of the highly anticipated 2023 football season, Southern Utah University is gearing up to participate in the inaugural United Athletic Conference (UAC) Media Day on July 14. The event, which promises to be a…

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Men's Basketball Inks Three More Recruits

CEDAR CITY, Utah – SUU head men's basketball coach Rob Jeter and staff are excited to announce the signing of three more student-athletes. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Southern Utah University Announces The 2023 Hall of Fame Class

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Southern Utah University and Director of Athletics Doug Knuth are proud to announce the distinguished individuals and teams comprising the esteemed 2023 Hall of Fame Class. This year's class includes outstanding athletes, a…

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Leo Torres Loses In Round Of 16 After Exceptional Utah State AM Performance

CEDAR CITY, Utah -- SUU's Leo Torres advanced through two rounds of match play in the 125th running of the Utah State Amateur Championship. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Thunderbirds Poised for Exciting 2023 Cross Country Season

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah Thunderbirds are gearing up for an exciting cross country season, and today we are thrilled to announce their official schedule for the upcoming season. With a mix of invitational meets and championship events,…

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Southern Utah Director of Athletics Doug Knuth Appointed to NCAA Division I Council

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Southern Utah University proudly announces the appointment of Director of Athletics Doug Knuth to the NCAA Division I Council. This high-level group is entrusted with the day-to-day decision-making responsibilities for Division …

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SUU Women's Golf Adds New Recruit

CEDAR CITY, Utah – Southern Utah University Women's golf team and head coach Tara Oglesby are excited to announce the signing of Ellie Olsen. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Current and Former Thunderbirds Set To Compete In The 125th Utah State Amateur Championship

CEDAR CITY, Utah – The oldest continuous golf tournament in the world, the Utah State Amateur Championship, is celebrating its 125th consecutive running, and SUU will be represented well. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Coach Kacey Nady Extends Through 2027

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Southern Utah University and Athletic Director Doug Knuth are pleased to announce that Head Volleyball Coach Kacey Nady has signed a contract extension, securing her position with the program through the 2027 season. Nady, who is…

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Southern Utah Adds Becerra from California Baptist

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Southern Utah University Softball and Coach Don Don Williams are excited to announce the addition of infielder Karmyna Becerra. Becerra will come to the Thunderbirds with WAC experience having played her freshman season at…

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Hailey Hamataka: A Story of Perseverance and An Undying Love

CEDAR CITY, Utah – As one of Southern Utah University Soccer's longest-tenured players, Hailey Hamataka has seen the highs and the lows of collegiate soccer. Originally joining the program in the fall of 2021, the journey has been…

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Justin Miller: A Legacy Forged Through Fatherhood and Football

Football has the power to create enduring legacies, and for Justin Miller, the quarterback for Southern Utah University, that legacy extends far beyond the field. The influence of his father and the experience of becoming a father himself has shaped…

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Davis Becomes All-American, Finishes 8th at Nationals

AUSTIN, Texas– Southern Utah Junior Astley Davis captured First-Team All-American status with an impressive 8th place finish at the 2023 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships Friday evening. Davis broke the Southern Utah…

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English Wraps Superb Sophomore Campaign at National Championships

AUSTIN, Texas– Southern Utah sophomore Cedar English wrapped up his 2023 campaign with an outstanding effort at the 2023 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships Wednesday evening. English who qualified to compete in the long jump…

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Davis and English Ready to Represent the Thunderbirds at National Championships

CEDAR CITY, Utah– Two outstanding track and field athletes will represent Southern Utah at the NCAA DI Outdoor Track and Field Championships this week in Austin. Cedar English and Astley Davis have continuously improved this season and will…

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Southern Utah Volleyball Schedule Set for Fall Campaign

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Southern Utah University Thunderbirds Volleyball is pleased to announce the schedule for the 2023 season. The Thunderbirds, led by Coach Kacey Nady, are prepared to face fierce competition and showcase their skills in the highly…

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2023 SUU Women's Soccer Schedule

CEDAR CITY, Utah – SUU women's soccer team is coming off a record-setting season and will look to continue their success amongst some of the top programs on the west coast. The 2023 schedule is full of teams from different conferences…

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Infielder Laurie Cooke to Join Thunderbirds via Transfer

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Coach Don Don Williams and the Thunderbird softball program and excited to announce the addition of Laurie Cooke a junior transfer from Newman University. Cooke will look to make a splash as she joins the team for the 2024 season.…

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Southern Utah Track and Field Impresses with List of All-Conference Honorees

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Coach Erik Houle and the Southern Utah Track and Field Program are proud to announce the All-Conference honorees for this year's Outdoor Track and Field Championships. These exceptional individuals have earned this…

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Thunderbirds Softball Adds Transfer Catcher Guindon

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Southern Utah Softball and Head Coach Don Don Williams are excited to announce the addition of a transfer signee, Olivia Guindon. The catcher from Tomball, Texas comes to SUU after having been a part of the University of…

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Southern Utah Finishes Fifth in WAC Commissioner’s Cup

CEDAR CITY, Utah – Southern Utah University proudly announces its fifth-place finish in the 2022-23 Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Commissioner's Cup. The Commissioner's Cup recognizes the institution with the most points…

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Hughes and Tanne Represent SUU on Day 4 of Western Regionals

SACRAMENTO, California - On the final day of the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Western Regional the Thunderbirds were well represented by Haley Tanne (Anderson) and Ajia Hughes. Tanne competed in the Women's 3000m Steeplechase while…

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Davis Triple Jumps to Nationals on Day 3 at Western Regionals

SACRAMENTO, California - On day three at the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Western Regional the Thunderbirds added a second national qualifier in junior Astley Davis.Davis, who qualified in the triple jump, will join his teammate Cedar…

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Skidmore Wraps Impressive 2023 Campaign on Day 2 at Western Regional

SACRAMENTO, California - Jentry Skidmore represented Southern Utah well Thursday at the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Western Regional. Skidmore wrapped up an impressive 2023 campaign by competing in the long jump at the western regional.…

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English Qualifies For Nationals on Day 1 at NCAA Division I Western Regional

SACRAMENTO, California - The NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Western Regional got underway Wednesday evening and three qualifiers from Southern Utah had the chance to show their stuff against the tough field. All three competed well and…

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Stage is Set for Southern Utah at NCAA DI Track and Field Western Regional

CEDAR CITY, Utah– Coming off an outstanding performance at the WAC Outdoor Championships the Thunderbirds will look to make some noise at the Western Regional of the NCAA DI Outdoor Track and Field Championships this week. The Thunderbirds…

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Jamari Sibley Joins SUU From UTEP

CEDAR CITY, Utah – Jamari Sibley is the latest recruit to join Rob Jeter and the Southern Utah men's basketball team. The 6'8, 190lb junior is joining the Thunderbirds from the University of Texas El Paso, where he spent the last two…

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SUU Adds Versatile Point Guard

CEDAR CITY, Utah – Southern Utah men's basketball and head coach Rob Jeter are thrilled to announce the signing of Tainui Taiaroa from Las Cruces, NM, out of ABC Prep. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Southern Utah Qualifies 8 for Division I Outdoor Track and Field Western Regional

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The NCAA announced Thursday qualifiers for the Western Regional of the 2023 Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Eight Southern Utah athletes qualified for the highly anticipated NCAA Outdoor Track and Field…

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Men's Basketball Adds Three-Point Sniper

CEDAR CITY, Utah – Men's basketball is excited to announce the signing of 6'2 guard Harrison Reede, from Aberdeen, SD. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Thunderbird Athletics Adds Brown as Associate AD for Administration

Southern Utah University and Athletic Director Doug Knuth are pleased to announce the hiring of Dr. Cedric Brown as the new Senior Associate Athletic Director for Administration. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Thunderbirds Sign Sharp Shooting Guard

CEDAR CITY, Utah – SUU men's basketball and head coach Rob Jeter are thrilled to announce the addition of 6'4 guard Dominique Ford. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Men's Basketball Adds 6'9 Forward Nestor Dyachok

CEDAR CITY, Utah – Nestor Dyachok, a 6'9 forward from Moscow, Russia will be joining the Thunderbirds by way of Casper College. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Men's Basketball Signs 6'6 Forward Jamir Simpson

CEDAR CITY, Utah – Southern Utah University and head men's basketball coach Rob Jeter are excited to announce the addition of 6'6 forward, Jamir Simpson, a redshirt junior from Lima, Ohio who most recently was playing at the…

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Multiple Medal Final Day For SUU at The WAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships

NACOGDOCHES, Texas – SUU men's and women's track and field programs had a stellar final day of competition at the WAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships. The men come home with a second-place finish and a team score of 129, and…

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Gold for Skidmore and Harward on Day 2 of WAC Outdoor Championships

NACOGDOCHES, Texas– The Southern Utah track program continued to shine on day two of the WAC Outdoor Championships. The women's team for SUU is in fifth place while the men sit in third place heading into the final day. Read more at…

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Men's Basketball Adds Special Assistant for Player Development

CEDAR CITY, Utah -- Clay Tucker is set to join Head Coach Rob Jeter and the men's basketball staff as a Special Assistant for Player Development. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Day 1 Recap from Track and Field WAC Outdoor Championships

NACOGDOCHES, Texas– The Thunderbirds track program has wrapped up day one at the WAC Outdoor Championships. The event was delayed this morning by some severe weather. Still, it didn't put a damper on the excitement for these outstanding…

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Allan Hanson Joins Men's Basketball Staff

CEDAR CITY, Utah – SUU men's basketball and head coach Rob Jeter are excited to announce the hiring of Allan Hanson who joins Southern Utah from Western Illinois, where he was an assistant for coach Jeter. Read more at Southern Utah…

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Rob Jeter Adds Veteran Coach Donald Williams To Staff

CEDAR CITY, Utah – SUU and men's basketball head coach Rob Jeter announce the hiring of Donald Williams to be an assistant coach. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Track and Field at WAC Outdoor Championships

CEDAR CITY, Utah– Coming off a stellar outing at the BYU Robison Invitational the Thunderbirds will look to make history at the team's first WAC outdoor Championships. The Thunderbirds have continuously broken school records this season…

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Men's Basketball Adds Former Head Coach to Staff

CEDAR CITY, Utah – Southern Utah University and head men's basketball coach Rob Jeter are excited to announce the addition of assistant coach Shaun Gutting. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Gonzalez Named to All-WAC Second Team

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Southern Utah freshman third baseman Emily Gonzalez was named to the All-WAC Second team Monday afternoon. Gonzalez has been a force for the Thunderbirds all season and her impact was recognized by the conference with the award. …

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Soccer Adds All-American From Snow College

CEDAR CITY, Utah – Southern Utah University's women's soccer head coach Kai Edwards is pleased to announce the addition of Snow College transfer, Mayu Yamamoto. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Softball Season Ends with Road Loss to Grand Canyon

CEDAR CITY, Utah – The Southern Utah Softball team fell in its final game of the season. The Thunderbirds struggle to push runs across the plate in a 5-0 loss to Grand Canyon Saturday afternoon in Phoenix. Read more at Southern Utah…

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Softball Drops Doubleheader at Grand Canyon

CEDAR CITY, Utah – The Southern Utah Softball team fell in a road doubleheader at Grand Canyon University. The first game finished up 9-1 and game two ended with a score of 10-2. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Southern Utah Softball to Grand Canyon for Final Weekend Series

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Thunderbirds will wrap up WAC play with a road series at Grand Canyon University. The series will begin with a doubleheader Friday, May 5, at 4:30 p.m. MT. The final game of the year for Southern Utah will follow on Saturday,…

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SUU Track and Field Host Red & Black Inter-Squad Meet

CEDAR CITY, Utah -- Southern Utah's men's and women's track teams came together to host a red and black inter-squad meet. The meet was held at home, on SUU's own track and field! A couple of Utah Tech track athletes were able to…

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NCAA Releases Annual APR Report, Flippin' Birds Find Perfection

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Each year the NCAA releases a report on the Academic Progress Rate of its member institutions. All Southern Utah Athletic teams met the standard APR for the 2021-22 season. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Francis Bemiy Selected in First Round of CFL Draft

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Former Southern Utah defensive lineman Francis Bemiy has been drafted in the first round of the Canadian Football League Draft. Bemiy was drafted with the ninth overall pick by the British Columbia Lions. Read more at Southern…

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Women’s Basketball Names Allyson Fasnacht Associate Head Coach

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Southern Utah University women's basketball head coach Tracy Sanders has announced Allyson Fasnacht as the team's new associate head coach ahead of the 2023-24 season. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Gerardi Earns Spot at Kansas City Chiefs Rookie Mini-Camp

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Former Southern Utah punter and kicker Jake Gerardi is getting a shot to prove himself to an NFL team. The SUU graduate from Oceanside California has been invited to rookie mini-camp with the Kansas City Chiefs. Read more at…

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Rashon Williams Finishes Top 20 at The WAC Championship Tournament

BOULDER CITY, Nevada – SUU finishes 12th in the WAC Championship Golf Tournament at the Boulder Creek Golf Club in Nevada. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Southern Utah Honors Seniors, Falls in Series Finale

CEDAR CITY, Utah – The Southern Utah Softball team fell in its final home game of the season. SUU fell behind early and could not recover in a 16-6 loss to Utah Tech on Sunday. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Thunderbirds Shoot Even Par in Round Two of The WAC Championship

BOULDER CITY, Nevada – SUU men's golf team is scoring the best it has all season long, shooting even par as a team for just the second time this season. A combined 288 in round two has the Thunderbirds in ninth place in the WAC…

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Gonzalez Crushes Three Home Runs as SUU Falls to Utah Tech in Doubleheader

CEDAR CITY, Utah – The Southern Utah Softball team dropped a doubleheader to begin the series with Utah Tech. The final of game one was 13-3 while game two came in much closer at 9-6. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Thunderbirds Tied For Eighth After Round One of The WAC Championship Tournament

BOULDER CITY, Nevada – Men's golf is in a tie for eighth after day one of the WAC Championship tournament at the Boulder Creek Golf Club in Boulder City, Nevada. All five golfers for SUU are in the top 50 after one day of play. Read more…

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Southern Utah Hosts Utah Tech in Final Home Stand

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Thunderbirds will continue WAC play with their final home series of the season against Utah Tech. The series will begin Saturday, April 29 with a doubleheader starting at 1:00 p.m. MT. The series will wrap up Sunday, April 30,…

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Men's Golf Set To Compete In The WAC Championship Golf Tournament

BOULDER CITY, Nevada – Men's golf will head to the Boulder Creek Golf Club for the WAC Championship men's golf tournament. The tournament will be three total rounds, starting on April 28th and finishing on April 30th. Each day will…

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Tsara Ralamboarison Finishes Tied For Second After Four-Way Playoff

BLAINE, Washington – Southern Utah Women's golf team finishes sixth overall in the WAC Championship Tournament. After a season-best combined 294 in round two, the Thunderbirds combined for 307 in round three to finish +44 and solo sixth.…

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Tsara Ralamboarison Sits Atop The Leaderboard After Round Two of The WAC Championship Tournament

BLAINE, Washington – The SUU Women's golf team is playing its best golf when it matters the most. After a season-best 294 in round two of the WAC Championship tournament at the Semiahmoo Country Club the Thunderbirds find themselves at…

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Women's Golf In The Mix at The WAC Championships

BLAINE, Washington – Women's golf finds itself in a tie for seventh after day one of the WAC Championship tournament. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Men's 4x100 Meter Relay Breaks School Record for the Second Week in a Row

PROVO, Utah– During the final weekend of regular season competition, the Southern Utah University Track and Field team recorded a stellar outing at the BYU Robison Invitational as the Men's 4x100 Meter Relay team broke the school record…

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Softball Drops Doubleheader in Orem

OREM, Utah – The Southern Utah Softball team fell in the final two games of the series with Utah Valley 10-2 and 11-3. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Women's Golf Tee It Up at The WAC Championships

BLAINE, Washington – Women's golf heads to the Semiahmoo Country Club in Blaine, Washington for the WAC Championship Tournament, April 23-25. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Home Runs Abound in Close Loss at Utah Valley

OREM, Utah – The Southern Utah Softball team fell in the series opener Friday against Utah Valley University on the road 8-6. The Wolverines came away with the win powered by a big fifth inning in which they scored six runs. Read more at…

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Softball Heads North for In-State Showdown

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Thunderbirds will head North to take on Utah Valley University for a three-game series beginning with a doubleheader Friday, April 21, at 5:00 p.m. MT and continuing Saturday, April 22, at 12:00 p.m. MT. The Thunderbirds will…

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Men's 4x400 Meter Relay: A Race to Remember

CEDAR CITY, Utah– When you approach the record-breaking men's 4x400-meter relay team, you are immediately greeted with a sense of humility and passion. A team that prides itself on hard work, togetherness, and perseverance has collected…

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Southern Utah Football Spring Recap

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Coach DeLane Fitzgerald sat down Wednesday morning to discuss Spring Camp, the roster, the 2023 spring game, and the transfer portal. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Thunderbird Athletics Hosts 2nd Annual Birdys Awards

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Southern Utah Athletics hosted its second annual Birdys Award ceremony Tuesday evening. The black-tie event was packed with outstanding student-athletes, coaches, and staff who showed up to celebrate some of the amazing…

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Thunderbirds Head Up North to Compete in BYU Robison Invitational

CEDAR CITY, Utah– Coming off a sensational record-breaking weekend in California, the Southern Utah University Track and Field team will now travel up north to compete in the BYU Robison Invitational on Wednesday, April 19 through Saturday,…

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ASUN-WAC Football Partnership Formally Rebrands As The United Athletic Conference

The ASUN Conference and Western Athletic Conference (WAC) football partnership is now officially known as the United Athletic Conference, as announced jointly on Monday by the football-sponsoring members of both conferences. Read more at Southern…

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Southern Utah Shatters Four School Records in Southern California

AZUSA, Calif.—The Southern Utah University Track and Field team had an incredible weekend in California. Several Thunderbirds earned top ten all-time marks, and Astley Davis, Haley Tanne, the men's 4x100 and 4x400 meter relay teams set…

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Softball Falls in Final Game of Series

SEATTLE, Washington – The Southern Utah Softball team fell in the series finale against Seattle University on the road 9-1. The Redhawks came away with the win on the back of a big third inning in which they scored six runs. Read more at…

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Sepulveda Strikes Late Home Run, Southern Utah Falls in Road Doubleheader

CEDAR CITY, Utah – The Southern Utah Softball team dropped a doubleheader on the road Friday afternoon falling 5-0 in the first game and 15-2 in the second game. The Thunderbird offense struggled, not being able to connect on consecutive hits…

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Southern Utah Football Spring Game Preview

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Southern Utah Football will host its annual Spring Game Saturday, April 15, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. in Eccles Coliseum. The Spring game is an opportunity for everyone from coaches and players to the fans to get excited about the…

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WAC Announces 2023 Winter Academic All-WAC Recipients

ARLINGTON, Texas – The Western Athletic Conference (WAC) announced the 2023 Academic All-WAC honorees for winter sports, with a total of 456 student-athletes across six sports recognized. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Thunderbird Track and Field Prepares for Trio of Meets in California

CEDAR CITY, Utah– The Southern Utah University Track and Field team is set to travel back to California for another week of split-squad competition as they will compete in the Bryan Clay Invite, Mount Sac Relays, and the Pacific Coast…

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Southern Utah Scorches California Baptist in Series Finale

CEDAR CITY, Utah – The Southern Utah Softball team picked up a 12-2 win Wednesday in the series finale with California Baptist. The Thunderbird offense came alive in the game racking up an impressive 12 hits. Read more at Southern Utah…

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Santiago Gaitan Named WAC Men's Track Athlete of the Week

CEDAR CITY, Utah– After a dominating performance in the 1,500-meters at the Utah Spring Classic, Santiago Gaitan has been named the WAC TicketSmarter Men's Track Athlete of the Week. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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UC Santa Barbara Collegiate Cut Short Due To Fog

SANTA BARBARA, Calif – The UC Santa Barbara Collegiate was cut short due to excessive fog on the course. Round two was suspended on day one after the competing teams had played just a few holes. Round two was then completed on day two, but…

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T-Birds Drop Doubleheader with California Baptist

CEDAR CITY, Utah – The Southern Utah Softball team fell in the first two games of the California Baptist series Tuesday afternoon. The Thunderbirds dropped game one 5-3 and game two 4-10. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Thunderbirds Find Their New Head Men's Basketball Coach in Rob Jeter

CEDAR CITY, Utah – Southern Utah University is excited to announce the new men's basketball head coach, Rob Jeter. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Kai Edwards Signs Five Year Extension

CEDAR CITY, Utah – Southern Utah University has signed Kai Edwards, head coach of the women's soccer team, to a five-year contract extension. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Softball Series at Home Starts Tuesday

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah Softball team will host another home series this Tuesday and Wednesday. The Lancers of California Baptist University are coming to Cedar City for a doubleheader on Tuesday beginning at 1:00 p.m. MT. The T-Birds…

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Thunderbirds Find Their New Head Men's Basketball Coach in Rob Jeter

CEDAR CITY, Utah – Southern Utah University is excited to announce the new men's basketball head coach, Rob Jeter. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Thunderbirds Cap off Stellar Weekend with Two Event Wins and Several Top-Ten Finishes

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah– The Southern Utah University Track and Field team capped an impressive weekend at the Utah Spring Classic, and Jim Click Shootout as the Thunderbirds recorded two event wins and several top-ten finishes. Jentry Skidmore,…

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UC Santa Barbara Collegiate Preview

SANTA BARBARA, Calif – Men's golf will compete in one final tournament before heading to the WAC Championships, the UC Santa Barbara Collegiate will be held April 10-11 at the Sandpiper Golf Club in Santa Barbara. Read more at Southern…

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Track and Field's Long Jumpers Ranked Fifth Nationally Heading into Utah Spring Classic

CEDAR CITY, Utah– Fresh off a record-breaking weekend, the Southern Utah University Track and Field will travel to Salt Lake City to compete in the Utah Spring Classic on Friday, Apr. 7, and Saturday, Apr.8. The Thunderbirds come into this…

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SUU Soccer Adds Dynamic Midfielder

CEDAR CITY, Utah – Southern Utah University Women's Soccer team and Head Coach Kai Edwards are thrilled to announce the addition of midfielder Chiaki Takase originally from Kaisei, Japan – by way of Peninsula College. Read more at…

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Women's Golf Concludes Play at Wyoming Cowgirl Classic

MARICOPA, Arizona -- SUU women's golf had a forgettable third round at the Wyoming Cowgirl Classic. Posting a 52 over par 340 in the final round, ultimately finishing at +114, 20th position. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Men's Golf Finish 21st at Wyoming Cowboy Classic

CHANDLER, Arizona -- Men's golf finishes 21st in the toughest field they will face all season. A 25 over par 313 in the final round pushed them to +61, 925 for the tournament. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Flippin' Birds Coaching Staff Honored by WCGA

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The 2023 season for the Flippin' Birds was historic in many ways. A dynamic coaching staff led the Thunderbirds to the program's first Mountain Rim Gymnastics Conference Championship. Coach Scott Bauman was named the…

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The Wyoming Cowgirl Classic

MARICOPA, Arizona – After three weeks off, SUU's women's golf team will tee it up again at the Wyoming Cowgirl Classic hosted by the University of Wyoming on April 3-4. The tournament will be at the AK-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club…

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The Wyoming Cowboy Classic

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona – SUU men's golf team is coming off its best performance last time out at the UC San Diego Invitational where they shot 11 over par as a team. They will look to keep things trending positively as they head to the…

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Davis, Tanne Blast School Records in California

STANFORD, Calif— The Southern Utah University Track and Field team closed a successful three-meet weekend with a flurry of event wins, highlighted by two broken records from Haley Tanne and Astley Davis. Tanne broke her previously held school…

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Thunderbirds Finish 1-2 in Weekend Series

CEDAR CITY, Utah – The Southern Utah Softball team fell in the series finale 14-4 Saturday afternoon. The Thunderbirds ended the series 1-2 against Stephen F. Austin with a win in the second game of the series. Read more at Southern Utah…

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Southern Utah Secures Split with SFA

CEDAR CITY, Utah – The Southern Utah Softball team split day one of the series with Stephen F. Austin falling in game one 12-0 before bouncing back to win game two 10-8. The series finale will be tomorrow at noon MT. Read more at Southern…

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Special Season for Flippin' Birds Comes to a Close at NCAA Regional

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Flippin' Birds competed in the NCAA Regional Championship in Los Angeles. The event was hosted by UCLA in the legendary Pauley Pavilion. A special season for the Thunderbirds would come to an end as the third-place finish…

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Thunderbirds to Host SFA for Weekend Series

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah Softball team will host its first true home series this weekend. The Lumberjacks of Stephen F. Austin are coming to Cedar City for a doubleheader on Friday beginning at 1:00 p.m. MT. The T-Birds will then welcome…

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Southern Utah T&F Heads to California for Busy Three Meet Weekend

CEDAR CITY, Utah– After two weeks off from competition, the Southern Utah University track and field program will head to California to compete in the Stanford Invitational, Vince O'Boyle Track and Field Classic, and Mike Fanelli Track…

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Flippin' Birds Ready to Make Noise at Regional

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah Gymnastics team is heading to Los Angeles for the NCAA Regional Championship on Thursday, March 30, at 3:00 p.m. MT. The session will include some of the top teams in the western United States all vying for the…

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Women's Basketball Head Coach Tracy Sanders Inks Five Year Contract Extension

CEDAR CITY, Utah – Southern Utah University's head women's basketball coach Tracy Sanders has signed a five-year contract extension that will keep her at Southern Utah through the 2027-2028 season. Read more at Southern Utah…

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Men's Golf Wrap Up Lowest Scoring Tournament of the Season

SAN DIEGO, Calif – Men's golf concludes their best tournament of the season finishing under 300 as a team in all three rounds and coming home with a 15th-place finish. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Tevian Jones Named as a Finalist for Lou Henson Player of the Year Award

BOSTON, MA – Southern Utah University's Tevian Jones has been named a finalist for the Lou Henson National Player of The Year. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Thunderbirds Have Stellar Opening Round in UC San Diego Invitational

SAN DIEGO, Calif – Thunderbirds playing their best golf of the season in the UC San Diego Invitational at the historic Torrey Pines golf club in San Diego, Calif. Fire a season best even par 288 as a team in the first round and follow it up…

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Softball Falls to Abilene in Series Finale

CEDAR CITY, Utah – The Southern Utah Softball team wrapped up the weekend series at Abilene Christian on Sunday afternoon. The T-Birds finished the series with a 5-1 loss. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Thunderbirds Drop Doubleheader on the Road

CEDAR CITY, Utah – The Southern Utah Softball team played a doubleheader today against Abilene Christian University in Texas. The Thunderbirds lost game one 3-2 in heartbreak fashion on a walk-off sacrifice fly by the Wildcats. Despite…

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Men's Golf Head to Historic Torrey Pines

SAN DIEGO, Calif – Southern Utah's men's golf team will be headed to the historic Torrey Pines golf club for the UC San Diego Invitational in San Diego, Calif hosted by UCSD on March 27-28. Read more at Southern Utah University…

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Thunderbirds travel to Texas to Take on Abilene Christian

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah Softball team is headed to Texas this weekend to square off with Abilene Christian University for a three-game set. Despite having to move the games to St. George last weekend due to weather and field conditions…

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Utah Valley Cancels Spring Invite

CEDAR CITY, Utah— The Southern Utah University track and field meet this weekend at the Utah Valley Spring Collegiate Invitational is canceled due to impending weather concerns. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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SUU Soccer's Head Coach Kai Edwards

CEDAR CITY, Utah -- Southern Utah's head soccer coach Kai Edwards discusses the spring schedule and new recruits! Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Southern Utah Falls to Eastern Kentucky in Double Overtime

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. The Southern Utah men's basketball team ran out of steam in a double-overtime thriller as its season came to an end with a 108-106 loss to Eastern Kentucky in the semifinals of the Discount Tire College Basketball…

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Tevian Jones Ties Postseason Scoring Record In Close Quarterfinal Victory Against Rice

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. The Southern Utah men's basketball team found a way to win down the stretch with an 81-79 victory against Rice at the Discount Tire College Basketball Invitational on Monday, March 20 in Daytona Beach, Fla. Southern…

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Thunderbirds Conclude Play at Red Rocks Invitational

SEDONA, Arizona – Thunderbirds finish strong, putting together their best round of the tournament on the final day of the Red Rocks Invitational at Oak Creek Country Club, hosted by Northern Arizona. Read more at Southern Utah University…

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Women's Golf Participate in Red Rocks Invitational

SEDONA, Arizona – The Lady Thunderbirds headed south once again to Oak Creek Country Club, where they are participating in the Red Rocks Invitational, hosted by Northern Arizona University. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Flippin' Birds Make History with First MRGC Championship

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Flippin' Birds hosted the Mountain Rim Gymnastics Conference Championship Saturday in Cedar City. Competing against talented squads from BYU, Boise State, and Utah State the Thunderbirds battled to their first-place…

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Thunderbirds Finish First WAC Weekend with Win

CEDAR CITY, Utah – The Southern Utah Softball team Finished the opening weekend of WAC conference play with a 4-3 win over UT Arlington. The Thunderbirds improved to 4-14 on the season with the win, while the Mavericks dropped to 11-13. The…

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Southern Utah Smashes North Alabama Thanks to Sizzling Second Stanza

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. A dominant 38-16 second stanza led the Southern Utah men's basketball team to a 72-50 victory against North Alabama at the Discount Tire College Basketball Invitational on Saturday, March 18 in Daytona Beach, Fla. Southern…

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Thunderbirds Open WAC Regular Season

CEDAR CITY, Utah – The Southern Utah Softball team dropped a pair of games today against the University of Texas at Arlington 10-3 and 15-10. Though the Thunderbirds created some back-and-fourth moments, the Mavericks could walk away with the…

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Southern Utah’s Historic Season Comes to a Close Against Notre Dame

SOUTH BEND, Ind. - The Southern Utah University women's basketball team's historic season came to an end against Notre Dame, as the Thunderbirds fell in their first ever NCAA Tournament appearance 82-56 to the Irish at Joyce Center on…

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Flippin' Birds to Host MRGC Championship

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah Gymnastics team is hosting the Mountain Rim Gymnastics Conference Championship on Saturday, March 18, at 6:00 p.m. MT. The meet will include BYU, Utah State University, and Boise State University. All four teams…

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Simon Leaves for Bowling Green

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Today marks the end of an era for Southern Utah Athletics. The departure of Coach Todd Simon will mean a search for a new head basketball coach for the Thunderbirds and trying to fill some big shoes. Read more at Southern Utah…

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Thunderbirds to Battle Fighting Irish in First Round of NCAA Tournament

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's basketball team, fresh off of winning the Western Athletic Conference Tournament Championship, heads to Notre Dame for the first round of the Women's NCAA Tournament on Friday, Mar.…

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Tevian Jones Receives NABC First Team Honors

KANSAS CITY, Missouri – The NABC has released the 2022-23 NABC Division I All-District Teams and District Coaches of the Year. The All-District honors are voted on by NABC-member coaches across NCAA Division I. Read more at Southern Utah…

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Thunderbirds Travel to Daytona Beach for College Basketball Invitational

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. The Southern Utah men's basketball team is headed to a historic second straight postseason tournament as the Thunderbirds accepted a bid to the College Basketball Invitational in Daytona Beach, Fla., March 18-22. Read more…

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Mountain Rim Gymnastics Conference Announces Weekly Award Winners For the Final Week of the 2023 Regular Season

LOGAN, Utah - The Mountain Rim Gymnastics Conference has announced its final weekly awards as all four teams were represented, showing a high level of competition going into the MRGC Championships this Saturday. Read more at Southern Utah…

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Thunderbirds Drop Doubleheader on the Road

RENO, Nevada – The Southern Utah Softball team dropped a pair of games today on the road at the University of Nevada. In the first game on Sunday, the T-Birds fell 13-0 in five innings. Game two was a much closer matchup with the Wolf Pack…

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Southern Utah Draws Fourth Seed in Historic Bid to College Basketball Invitational

CEDAR CITY. The Southern Utah men's basketball squad, fresh off a second-place finish in its inaugural season in the Western Athletic Conference, will play in the postseason in back-to-back years for the first time in school history. Read more…

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Thunderbirds Seeded No. 14 in First Ever NCAA Tournament Bid, Play Notre Dame Friday

CEDAR CITY, Utah - In its first ever NCAA Tournament appearance, the Southern Utah University women's basketball team clinched the No. 14 seed in the Greenville 1 region and will face third-seeded Notre Dame on Friday, Mar. 17 at Edmund Joyce…

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Thunderbird Track and Field Smashes Two School Records During Opening Outdoor Weekend

ST GEORGE, Utah– The Southern Utah University track and field program capped off a remarkable start to its outdoor season Saturday by snatching two new school records in the men's and women's 4x100 meter relay at the Utah Tech…

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Southern Utah Falls to Grand Canyon in WAC Finale

LAS VEGAS. Picked to finish ninth in its inaugural season in the Western Athletic Conference, the Southern Utah men's basketball squad finished second in the tournament after falling to Grand Canyon, 84-66, in the finale on Saturday, March 11. …

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LET’S DANCE: Daugherty Shines as Southern Utah Claims WAC Tournament Championship

LAS VEGAS – The Southern Utah University women's basketball team claimed the Western Athletic Conference Tournament championship in its inaugural season and punched its ticket into the program's first-ever NCAA Tournament with an…

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Thunderbirds Meet Lancers in WAC Title Game

LAS VEGAS–The stage is set as the Southern Utah University women's basketball team (22-9; WAC 16-2) will take on fourth-seeded California Baptist (19-13; WAC 13-5) in the Western Athletic Conference Championship Game, looking to secure…

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Southern Utah Faces Grand Canyon for WAC Title

LAS VEGAS. After a pair of one-point victories including an improbable 23-point comeback, the Southern Utah men's basketball team is set to face Grand Canyon in the Western Athletic Conference this evening. The contest is set to take place at…

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Tevian Jones Four-Point Play Completes Epic 23-Point Comeback; Southern Utah Downs Utah Valley in WAC Semifinal

LAS VEGAS. Down 23 points with 15:42 in the second half, the Southern Utah men's basketball squad staged an epic comeback punctuated by senior guard Tevian Jones' four-point play to clinch an 89-88 victory against Utah Valley in the…

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Jensen Matches Career-High as Southern Utah Soars into WAC Championship Game

LAS VEGAS, Nevada– Megan Jensen tied her career-high in scoring with 22 points as the Southern Utah University women's basketball team powered past Grand Canyon, 64-51, in the WAC semifinals Friday afternoon in Orleans Arena. The…

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Flippin' Birds Fight to First in Final Regular Season Meet

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Flippin' Birds finished off the regular season with a win Friday night over the University of Iowa and San Jose State University. The Thunderbirds scored a massive 196.900 to take the top spot followed by the Hawkeyes who…

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Round Two of Lady Thunderbird Invitational Concludes

ST. GEORGE, Utah – Thunderbirds still in 16th after a tough second round in the Pizza Hut Lady Thunderbird Invitational. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Thunderbirds Travel to Reno for Three-Game Set with Wolf Pack

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah Softball team is headed to Reno this weekend to square off with Nevada for a three-game set. Despite having one game canceled last weekend due to weather the Thunderbirds played five going 2-3 at the Capitol City…

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Southern Utah Conquers Utah Tech in Exciting WAC Tournament Opener

LAS VEGAS. The Southern Utah men's basketball squad demonstrated poise and grit down the stretch to overcome a deficit to conquer Utah Tech, 76-75, in the Western Athletic Conference tournament opener for the 'Birds. Southern Utah's…

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Southern Utah Track & Field Set to Open Outdoor Season at Utah Tech Invite

CEDAR CITY, Utah– Following a stellar conclusion to the indoor season, the Southern Utah University Track and field team will now head down I-15 to open its outdoor season at the Utah Tech Invitational on Friday, Mar. 10, and Saturday, Mar.…

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Women's Golf In 16th After Round One of Pizza Hut Lady Thunderbird Invitational

ST. GEORGE, Utah – Women's Golf in 16th after round one at the Pizza Hut Lady Thunderbird Invitational at the Sunbrook Golf Club in St. George, Utah. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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SUU Soccer Announces Two New Additions to Staff

CEDAR CITY, Utah – Kai Edwards and Southern Utah's women's soccer team are excited to announce the addition of two new staff assistants Joel Robinson and Jennifer Kovisto. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Daugherty's Buzzer-Beater Sends Thunderbirds to WAC Semifinals

LAS VEGAS, Nevada– A last-second three-point heave from Cherita Daugherty sent the entirety of Orleans Arena into pandemonium Wednesday night as the Southern Utah University women's basketball team pushed past New Mexico State 62-61 and…

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Flippin' Birds Face-off with #24 Iowa and San Jose State

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah Gymnastics team is hosting a tri-meet on Friday, March 10, at 7:00 p.m. MT. The meet will include San Jose State University and the #24 ranked Iowa Hawkeyes. The meet will give all three teams one last chance to…

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Former Thunderbird Cameron Levins Shatters North American Marathon Record in Tokyo

CEDAR CITY, Utah– Former Southern Utah Track and Field sensation and two-time NCAA national champion Cameron Levins cemented himself as one of the fastest marathoners in North American history Sunday at the 2023 Tokyo Marathon, taking fifth…

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Thunderbird Track and Field Announces 2023 Outdoor Schedule

CEDAR CITY, Utah– The Southern Utah University Track and Field program has announced its 2023 outdoor schedule, consisting of eleven regular season meets, including its first home meet since 2012- the SUU Thunderbird Collegiate Invitational. …

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Women's Golf Host Pizza Hut Lady Thunderbird Invitational

ST. GEORGE, Utah – Southern Utah University's women's golf team is set to host its home event. March 9-11 at the Sunbrook Golf Club in St. George, Utah. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Southern Utah Men's Basketball Conference Tournament Record Book

LAS VEGAS. The Southern Utah men's basketball team kicks off its first entry into the Western Athletic Conference Championship Tournament that will take place March 7-11 in Las Vegas. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Southern Utah Heads to Las Vegas for WAC Tournament

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah women's basketball squad will head to Las Vegas to compete in the 2023 Hercules Tires Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Tournament that will take place on March 6-11. Read more at Southern Utah University…

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Todd Simon Named Skip Prosser Award Finalist

CEDAR CITY, Utah. Fresh off the school's first 20-win hat trick in more than 40 years, Southern Utah head coach Todd Simon earned a spot as a finalist for the 2023 Skip Prosser Man of the Year Award. Read more at Southern Utah University…

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Four T-Birds Honored With All-Conference Awards

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's basketball team had four Thunderbirds selected for All-Conference awards in Southern Utah's inaugural season in the Western Athletic Conference. Read more at Southern Utah University…

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Four T-Birds Selected For All-Conference Awards

CEDAR CITY, Utah – The Southern Utah Men's Basketball team had four athletes receive All-Conference awards for their play in the Thunderbirds' inaugural season in the Western Athletic Conference. Read more at Southern Utah…

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Spartans Slip Past Southern Utah in Final Rotation

SACRAMENTO, California - The Flippin' Birds stayed in California to compete in a dual meet Sunday vs. San Jose State University. The Thunderbirds fell in the meet 196.175-195.250 as the fourth rotation on the beam caused a dramatic shift in the…

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Softball Finishes Capitol City Classic 2-3

SACRAMENTO, California – The Southern Utah Softball team dropped the first game on Sunday 3-0 to Saint Mary's College. Game two against UC Davis ended in a similar fashion as the hot bats of the Thunderbirds cooled leading to a second…

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Gonzalez Gashes Hornets in Win

SACRAMENTO, California – The Southern Utah Softball team picked up a win early Saturday morning over Alabama State 9-5. The afternoon game of the Capitol City Classic has been canceled due to weather and will not be rescheduled. There are…

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Southern Utah Heads to WAC Vegas to Start Postseason Play

CEDAR CITY, Utah. The Southern Utah men's basketball team heads to Las Vegas, Nev., next week to compete in the 2023 Hercules Tires Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Basketball Tournament that will take place on March 7-11 in Las Vegas. Read…

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Southern Utah Men’s Basketball Claims Third Seed in Inaugural WAC Tournament

CEDAR CITY, Utah. In its inaugural season in the Western Athletics Conference, the Southern Utah men's basketball team has earned the third seed for next week's 2023 Hercules Tires Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Basketball Tournament…

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Southern Utah Grabs Third at Sacramento State

SACRAMENTO, California - The Flippin' Birds took to the road for a quad meet Friday evening at Sacramento State. The T-Birds breezed through the first two rotations but struggled down the stretch. Southern Utah would place third overall in the…

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Thunderbirds Wrap Up Wyoming Desert Intercollegiate

PALM DESERT, California – SUU men's golf team concluded play at the Wyoming Desert Intercollegiate, finishing in 16th place. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Simon’s 20-Win Hat Trick, Fausett’s 1500 Career Points Highlight Dominant Regular-Season Closer

CEDAR CITY, Utah. The Southern Utah men's basketball team closed out the regular season in dominant fashion with an 81-71 conquest of the Cal Baptist Lancers in the final home game at the America First Event Center on Friday, March 3. Read…

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Southern Utah Softball Splits Day 1 of Capitol City Classic

SACRAMENTO, California – The Southern Utah Softball team split the first day of the Capitol City Classic Friday. The Thunderbirds picked up a win in the early matchup with Saint Mary's College 4-3 but fell in game two against the host…

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Lizzy Williamson Becomes All-Time Single-Season Rebounder in SUU History; Thunderbirds Storm Back to Claim Outright WAC Crown

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's basketball team outscored Grand Canyon 32-14 in the fourth quarter to claim a 71-63 victory and seize an outright WAC regular season championship on Thursday, Mar. 2 at the America First…

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Thunderbirds in 16th After Round Two of Wyoming Desert Intercollegiate

PALM DESERT, California – Southern Utah slides to 16th overall in round two of the Wyoming Desert Invitational. Hosted by Wyoming at the Classic Club in Palm Desert, Calif. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Flippin' Birds Fly West for Spring Break Battles

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah Gymnastics team is headed on a road trip to California for a pair of away meets. The Flippin Birds will first square off in a quad-meet hosted by Sacramento State on Friday, March 3, at 8:00 p.m. MT. That meet…

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Softball Heads to Capitol City Classic

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah Softball team had its games canceled last weekend due to weather and the team is excited to get back out on the field this weekend. The T-Birds are at the Capitol City Classic, where they will square off with…

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Maizen Fausett’s Career High Not Enough as SUU Falls to Grand Canyon

CEDAR CITY, Utah. Senior forward Maizen Fausett's career-high scoring effort was not enough as the Southern Utah men's basketball team fell against Grand Canyon, 83-78, at the America First Event Center on Wednesday, March 1. Read more at…

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Men's Golf in 14th at Wyoming Desert Intercollegiate

PALM DESERT, California – SUU men's golf is in solo 14th after round one at the Wyoming Desert Intercollegiate at the Classic Club in Palm Desert, Calif. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Southern Utah Clinches WAC Regular Season Title with 83-75 Win Over Cal Baptist

CEDAR CITY, Utah– The Southern Utah University women's basketball team clinched the WAC regular-season title Tuesday night by taking down California Baptist 83-75 at the America First Event Center. Tomekia Whitman led an explosive…

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Thunderbirds Place 14th at GCU Invitational

PHOENIX, Arizona – Women's golf finishes 14th overall at the GCU Invitational. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Natcharee (Irene) Thanchitnithithanya Shines in First Two Rounds at GCU Invitational

PHOENIX, Arizona – Southern Utah women's golf team find themselves in 14th (+18) after two rounds of play at the GCU Invitational. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Thunderbirds Land PAC-12 Transfer

CEDAR CITY, Utah – Southern Utah Women's soccer team and head coach Kai Edwards are excited to announce the addition of former PAC-12 goalkeeper Julia Ortega. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Most Dominant Coaching Duo in Southern Utah History - Todd Simon, Tracy Sanders

CEDAR CITY, Utah. Southern Utah basketball head coaches Todd Simon and Tracy Sanders have ushered in the most successful five years in the history of basketball at the University. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Thunderbirds look to go low in Wyoming Desert Intercollegiate

CEDAR CITY, Utah – Southern Utah Men's golf team is set to head to Palm Desert, California March 1-3, to compete in the Wyoming Desert Intercollegiate hosted by Wyoming, at the Classic Club golf course. Read more at Southern Utah…

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Southern Utah Wraps Up Historic Inaugural Western Athletic Conference Regular Season with Two-Game Homestand

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's basketball team, winners of 14 of its last 16 games, will wrap up conference play with a pair of home games this week. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Southern Utah Closes Out Inaugural Western Athletic Conference Regular Season

CEDAR CITY, Utah. The Southern Utah men's basketball team returns to the friendly confines of the America First Event Center to close out its inaugural Western Athletic Conference regular season. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Southern Utah Athletics Hires Marie Tuite

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Southern Utah University and Athletic Director Doug Knuth are pleased to announce the hiring of Marie Tuite as Deputy Athletic Director for External Relations/COO. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Thunderbirds Earn Five Conference Titles on Final Day of WAC Championships

SPOKANE, Wash.– After an impressive day one, the Southern Utah University track and field program closed its inaugural WAC Championships Saturday by crowning Astley Davis, Joren McKeever, Madisan DeBos, Santiago Gaitan, and the women's…

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Whitman Sets New Season High as Thunderbirds Edge Out Texans in Overtime

STEPHENVILLE, Texas– A season-high 23 points from Tomekia Whitman and a career-high performance from Daylani Ballena pushed the Southern Utah University women's basketball team over Tarleton State Saturday afternoon in overtime 80-78.…

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Southern Utah Falls to Sam Houston in Defensive Slugfest

HUNTSVILLE, Texas. The Southern Utah men's basketball team fell against Sam Houston in a defensive slugfest, 64-57, on Saturday, Feb. 25. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Labra, English Shine During First Day of WAC Championships

SPOKANE, Wash – The Southern Utah University track and field team wrapped up day one of the WAC Indoor Championships Friday evening, and SUU's men currently sit in fifth place, while the women are in ninth. Isaiah Labra, Cedar English,…

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Women's Golf head to Phoenix for the GCU Invitational

CEDAR CITY, Utah – The Southern Utah University Women's golf team will head to Phoenix, Arizona on Feb 27-28 for the GCU Invitational, hosted by Grand Canyon, at the GCU Golf Course. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Weather Warps Weekend Schedule

FRESNO, California - The Southern Utah Softball team had its games canceled Friday due to weather. The tournament is still adjusting the schedule but will attempt to begin play Saturday morning at 10:30 a.m. MT. The first game would feature Southern…

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Ferocious Fourth Quarter Not Enough as Thunderbirds Fall to Wildcats in Overtime

ABILENE, Texas - The Southern Utah University women's basketball team outscored Abilene Christian 28-14 in the fourth quarter, but it wasn't enough as the Wildcats would outlast the Thunderbirds to win in overtime 89-83. Read more at…

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Tevian Jones Joins 1400-Point Club; Thunderbirds Thump Mavericks, 86-76

ARLINGTON, Texas. The Southern Utah men's basketball team thumped UT Arlington, 86-76, on Thursday, Feb. 23 en route to winning the first game between the two squads. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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T-Birds Head To Fresno for Weekend Tournament

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah Softball team heads to California this Friday for a tournament hosted by the Fresno State Bulldogs. The Thunderbirds will battle Idaho State and Fresno State on Friday. Saturday the T-Birds will battle the…

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Men picked Third, Women Sixth as Thunderbird T&F Readies for WAC Indoor Championships in Spokane

CEDAR CITY, Utah– The Southern Utah University track and field program will compete in its inaugural Indoor WAC Championships on Friday, Feb. 24, and Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Podium in Spokane, Washington. The WAC released their…

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Third Rotation Trips T-Birds in Loss to Boise State

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Flippin' Birds fell at home to Boise State 195.525-196.525. The Thunderbirds split the events winning on the bars and the floor but falling to the Broncos on Vault and Beam. This was the final Mountain Rim Gymnastics…

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Southern Utah Travels to Texas for Two WAC Tilts

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's basketball team, winners of 13 of its last 14 games, will travel to Texas for a pair of conference games this week. The Thunderbirds will begin the two-game road trip with Abilene…

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#16 Flippin' Birds Host Broncos for "My Cause Meet"

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah Gymnastics team will host Boise State for its final conference dual meet Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. MT. The #21 Flippin' Birds flew past the Aggies (197.125-196.175) last week in Logan and will look to remain…

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MRGC Announces Weekly Award Winners for Week 7

LOGAN, Utah - Week 7 of the 2023 Mountain Rim Gymnastics Conference season saw just the third perfect 10.000 in league history and the first on the uneven bars, as the MRGC announced its weekly award winners. Read more at Southern Utah University…

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Southern Utah Heads to Texas for UT Arlington, Sam Houston; Todd Simon Sets Coaching Record

CEDAR CITY, Utah. The Southern Utah men's basketball team returns to Texas for the final regular-season road games of the season. SUU first competes against UT Arlington on Thursday, Feb. 23 at 6 p.m. MT before closing out the trip against Sam…

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Thunderbirds Overpower Ladyjacks to Claim First Place in the WAC

CEDAR CITY, Utah – The Southern Utah University women's basketball team overpowered Stephen F. Austin 67-59 Saturday afternoon in the America First Event Center. The post tandem of Lizzy Williamson and Megan Jensen led the way for the…

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Gauchos Top Thunderbirds with Walk-Off

SANTA BARBARA, California – The Southern Utah Softball team fell in a walk-off Saturday afternoon 5-4. The Thunderbirds held a lead for a good portion of the game but the Gauchos came charging back in the late innings. Read more at Southern…

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Record Beam Score Propels Flippin' Birds to Victory at Utah State

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Flippin' Birds conquered Utah State to stay unbeaten in the Mountain Rim Gymnastics Conference with an impressive 197.125. The Thunderbirds matched the highest road score ever which they set last week at BYU. For the…

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Maizen Fausett Moves to Third All-Time in SUU Scoring History; SUU Splits Season Against Utah Tech

CEDAR CITY, Utah. The Southern Utah men's basketball squad split the season series against Utah Tech with an exciting, 81-71, conquest at the America First Event Center on Friday, Feb. 17. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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T-Birds Drop Doubleheader at UC Santa Barbara

SANTA BARBARA, California – The Southern Utah Softball team fell in both games of the road doubleheader Friday. The first game finished in just five innings with the Gauchos coming out on top 10-2 while the second was a complete game finishing…

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Career Night From Daugherty Lifts Thunderbirds Over Vaqueros

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Cherita Daugherty poured in a career-high 32 points as the Southern Utah University women's basketball team defeated UTRGV 73-66 on Thursday, Feb. 16 at the America First Event Center. Read more at Southern Utah University…

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Southern Utah Softball Road Swing Continues at UC Santa Barbara

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah Softball team heads to sunny California this Friday for a three-game series with UC Santa Barbara. The Thunderbirds will battle the Gauchos at 1:00 p.m. MT on Friday in a doubleheader with the second game…

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#21 Flippin' Birds Head North to Take on the Aggies

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah Gymnastics team will travel to Logan to take on Utah State University for a conference dual meet Friday at 7:00 p.m. MT. The #21 Flippin' Birds took down the Cougars (197.125-196.150) last week in the…

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Southern Utah Returns Home to Host Vaqueros and Ladyjacks

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's basketball team, winners of 11 of its last 12 games, returns to the America First Event Center for a two game homestand. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Thunderbirds Play Final Match of Mountain Classic Matchplay

PALM DESERT, California – Our Thunderbirds competed against former conference opponent the Portland State Vikings in the final round of the Mountain Classic Matchplay hosted by Boise State, at the Classic Club in Palm Desert, California. Read…

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Southern Utah Hosts Utah Tech

CEDAR CITY, Utah. The Southern Utah men's basketball team returns home to the America First Event Center as it hosts Utah Tech on Friday, Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. MT. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Women's Golf Compete in Mountain Classic Matchplay

PALM DESERT, California – Southern Utah Women's golf played in their first event of the spring 2022-23 season at the Mountain Classic Matchplay hosted by Boise State at the Classic Club in Palm Desert, California. Read more at Southern…

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MRGC Conference Announces Weekly Awards for Week 6

LOGAN, Utah - Southern Utah senior Karley McClain continued her excellent form in 2023 as she earned her sixth-straight Mountain Rim Gymnastics Conference Gymnast of the Week award, the only gymnast to earn the honor all season. McClain also won her…

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Thunderbirds Rattle Rebels on Final Day of Tournament

LAS VEGAS, Nevada- The Thunderbirds softball team battled to its first win on Sunday, taking down the University of Nevada Las Vegas 6-4. The T-Birds have continued to grow throughout the weekend and finished the Rebel Kickoff with an exciting win. …

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Thunderbirds finish Eighth in Pizza Hut/Pat Hicks Thunderbird Invitational

ST. GEORGE, Utah – Southern Utah University Men's Golf team placed 8th out of 10 teams at their home event, the Pizza Hut/Pat Hicks Thunderbird Invitational at Sunbrook Golf Club in St. George, Utah. The Thunderbirds shot +37 (901) as a…

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McKeever Breaks into High Jump National Rankings as Thunderbirds Secure Several Wins in Washington

CEDAR CITY, Utah– The Southern Utah University track and field program closed a busy weekend at Husky Classic and Whitworth Invitational Saturday night. Several Thunderbirds earned new personal records or won their respective event. Joren…

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Early Runs Not Enough on Day 2 of Rebel Kickoff

LAS VEGAS, Nevada- The Thunderbirds continued the Rebel Kickoff Saturday, battling Arkansas to a 10-2 loss and falling to Baylor 5-2. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Frenzied Second-Half Surge Not Enough Against Utah Valley

OREM, Utah. The Southern Utah men's basketball squad fell to Utah Valley, 90-83, on Saturday, Feb. 11 as a frenzied second-half surge came up short for the Thunderbirds. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Thunderbirds Dump Devil Bears Behind Johnston's Dominant Three-Point Performance

OREM, Utah– A red-hot three-point shooting display from Samantha Johnston and a dominant 19-point performance from Megan Jensen pushed the Southern Utah University women's basketball team past Utah Valley, 75-70, Saturday afternoon in…

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Men's Golf Complete Round 2 of the Pizza Hut/Pat Hicks Invite

ST. GEORGE, Utah – Southern Utah University Men's Golf team improved by shooting four less strokes in round 2 than in round 1, but still find themselves in 8th place overall in the tournament. Read more at Southern Utah University…

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T-Birds Battle Tough Competition on Day One of Rebel Kickoff

LAS VEGAS, Nevada- The Thunderbirds opened the season Friday with a tough 12-2 loss against Baylor University and a 13-3 loss to the University of Nevada Las Vegas at the UNLV Rebel Kickoff. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Southern Utah Soars to Program Record on the Road

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Flippin' Birds stayed unbeaten in the Mountain Rim Gymnastics Conference with an impressive road win tonight against BYU 197.125-196.150. The last time that Southern Utah outscored the Cougars in Provo was in 2019 at the…

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Men's Golf Conclude Round 1 at Pizza Hut/Pat Hicks Thunderbird Invitational

ST. GEORGE, Utah – After round 1 of the Pizza Hut/Pat Hicks Thunderbird Invitational, the T-Birds find themselves in 8th place finishing the round at +14 (302). Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Thunderbirds Storm Back in Second Half to Defeat Aggies

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's basketball squad overcame a 13 point halftime deficit to come back and triumph 63-56 at the America First Event Center. With the victory, the Thunderbirds improved to 14-8 and 10-1 in…

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Sweltering Second Half Powers Southern Utah Past Tarleton Texans

CEDAR CITY, Utah. The Southern Utah men's basketball squad utilized a blistering second stanza to power past the Tarleton State Texans, 72-62, at the America First Event Center on Thursday, Feb. 9. Read more at Southern Utah University…

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How a Culture Change and a Trip to Mexico Helped Miranda Lopez Rediscover Her Love for Softball

CEDAR CITY, Utah - When Miranda Lopez entered the transfer portal from Eastern Kentucky last spring, she wasn't sure if she would ever play softball again. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Women's Golf head to the Mountain Classic Matchplay

CEDAR CITY, Utah – The Southern Utah University Women's Golf team will open their 2023 spring season in Palm Desert, California at The Classic Club golf course in the Mountain Classic Matchplay on Feb 13-14. The matchplay event will be…

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Southern Utah Track and Field set to Wrap up Indoor Regular Season with Two-Meet Weekend

CEDAR CITY, Utah– The Southern Utah University track and field program will wrap up its indoor regular season this weekend at the Husky Classic and the Whitworth Invitational on Friday, Feb. 10, and Saturday, Feb.11. Read more at Southern…

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Softball Set to Open at UNLV Rebel Kickoff

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah Softball team heads to Las Vegas this Friday for the UNLV Rebel Kickoff. The Thunderbirds will battle Baylor University and UNLV on Friday, the #7 University of Arkansas and Baylor again on Saturday, and wrap up…

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Flippin' Birds Head to Provo to Take on the Cougars

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah Gymnastics team will travel to Provo to take on BYU for a conference dual meet Friday at 7:00 p.m. MT. The #21 Flippin' Birds took down the Cougars (196.925-196.475) last week in the America First Events…

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Thunderbirds to Face New Mexico State, Utah Valley

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's basketball squad, winners of nine of its last ten games, will split this week's contests at home and on the road. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Men's Golf Hosts Pizza Hut/Pat Hicks Thunderbird Invitational

CEDAR CITY, Utah – The Southern Utah Men's Golf team will be teeing it up at the Pizza Hut/Pat Hicks Thunderbird Invitational Feb. 10-12. The Thunderbirds are opening their season with their lone home event, held at Sunbrook Golf Club in…

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Softball Season Preview

Join us for a sneak peek into the upcoming Thunderbird Softball Season. Coach Don Don Williams joins us to talk about the schedule, team, and all the exciting things coming to the diamond this spring! Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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SUU Drops Heartbreaker Against UT Arlington

ARLINGTON, Texas - The Southern Utah University women's basketball team's historic nine game winning streak came to an end, as the Thunderbirds fell to UT Arlington 60-58 on Monday, Feb. 6. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Mountain Rim Gymnastics Conference Announces Week 5 Award Winners

LOGAN, Utah - Three gymnasts found themselves among the weekly award winners for the first time this season, while two others earned repeat success as the Mountain Rim Gymnastics Conference announced weekly awards for Week 5 of the 2023 season. …

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Southern Utah Battles Tarleton State, Utah Valley

CEDAR CITY, Utah. The Southern Utah men's basketball team, winners of six of its last eight games, will split this week at home and away. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Sizzling Second Stanza Not Enough for Southern Utah, Fausett Joins 1400-Point Club

ST. GEORGE, Utah. The Southern Utah men's basketball team turned in a scorching second stanza, but it was not enough to overcome a quiet first frame in an 86-79 loss to Utah Tech on Saturday, Feb. 4. Read more at Southern Utah University…

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Astley Davis Breaks Triple Jump Record as Thunderbirds Close Impressive Outing at NAU

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz– The Southern Utah University track and field teams closed competition at the NAU Ron Mann Classic Saturday Night. The Thunderbirds posted a slew of new personal records, and freshman Astley Davis shattered the SUU school…

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Thunderbirds Dismantle the Vaqueros with Balanced Scoring Attack

EDINBURG, Texas– The Southern Utah University women's basketball cruised past the UTRGV Vaqueros Saturday afternoon with a dominating 84-55 victory. The Thunderbirds had an explosive scoring attack, with five different players finishing…

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Flippin' Birds Flourish on the Floor in Victory Over BYU

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Flippin' Birds snatched another Mountain Rim Gymnastics Conference win at home tonight against BYU 196.925-196.475. After a slow start on the vault, the Thunderbirds went on to win the bars and floor while also matching…

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Southern Utah Women's Golf 2022-23 Spring Season

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University Women's golf team will begin their 2023 spring season on the road Feb 13-14 in Palm Desert, California for the Mountain Classic Matchplay tournament at the Classic Club golf course. Read more at…

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Southern Utah Men’s Golf 2022-23 Spring Season

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Southern Utah University men's golf team will be opening their 2023 spring season with their lone home event the SUU Pizza Hut/Pat Hicks Thunderbird Invitational, Feb. 10-12 at the Sunbrook Golf Club in St. George, Utah. …

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Southern Utah Heads to Texas to Take On UTRGV, UT Arlington

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's basketball squad, winners of eight games in a row, will take a road trip to Texas for a set of conference games. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Thunderbirds Football Signs Big '23 Class

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The long-awaited day has come and gone for many High School athletes who view National Signing Day as the culmination of years of hard work and dedication. The Thunderbird Football team added four more signings to complete the…

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Southern Utah Track and Field Prepares for Second Trip to NAU

CEDAR CITY, Utah– Coming off a weekend full of new personal records, the Southern Utah University track and field program will head to flagstaff for the second time this Indoor season to compete in the NAU Ron Mann Classic on Friday, Feb. 3…

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Flippin' Birds Set to Clash with Cougars In Cedar City

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah Gymnastics team will take on BYU for a conference dual meet Friday at 7:00 p.m. MT. The #22 Flippin' Birds took down Boise State (196.275-195.700) last week on the road while the Cougars escaped Logan with a…

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Southern Utah Survives Upset Bid By Cal Baptist, 72-71

RIVERSIDE, Calif. After a rare week-long mid-season break, the Southern Utah men's basketball team managed to stave off an upset bid by California Baptist with a gritty 72-71 victory on Wednesday, Feb. 1 on the road. Read more at Southern Utah…

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Kai Edwards: A Humbling Helped Me Be More Human

CEDAR CITY, Utah. Southern Utah head women's soccer coach Kai Edwards spoke with Soccer Coach Weekly at the Soccer Coaches Convention in Philadelphia earlier this month. Edwards joined host Steph Fairbairn in a candid interview detailing…

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Head Coach Kai Edwards Announces Updated Soccer Record Book Release

CEDAR CITY, Utah. Southern Utah head women's soccer coach Kai Edwards is proud to announce the latest upgrade to his program - an all-inclusive record book with full all-time rosters and statistics. Read more at Southern Utah University…

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McClain Repeats as Gymnast of the Week

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Graduate student Karley McClain is once again the Mountian Rim Gymnastics Conference Gymnast of the Week. McClain also holds the title of Floor Specialist of the week for the third straight week. Read more at Southern Utah…

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Southern Utah Heads to Cal Baptist, Utah Tech

CEDAR CITY, Utah. The Southern Utah men's basketball team, winners of five of its last six games, will return to the road with a pair of contests this week. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Thunderbird T&F Set Multiple Personal Records at UW Invitational

SEATTLE, Wash– The Southern Utah University track and field program wrapped up an impressive outing Saturday night at UW Invitational and seven different Thunderbirds set new personal bests. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Thunderbirds Grind Out Eighth Straight Conference Win Against Texans

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's basketball team earned its eighth straight victory on Saturday, Jan. 28, defeating Tarleton State 55-48. With the win, the Thunderbirds improve to 12-7 overall and 8-0 in Western Athletic…

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Birds Best Broncos in Road Battle

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Flippin' Birds went on the road to Boise State Friday evening and left ExtraMile Arena with a victory. Southern Utah earned its first win in Boise since 2008 with a 196.275-195.700 score. Read more at Southern Utah…

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Southern Utah Looks to Extend Unbeaten Streak Against Tarleton State at Home

CEDAR CITY, Utah– Following its seventh straight win, the Southern Utah University women's basketball team will return home on Saturday, Jan. 28, to take on the Tarleton State Texans at 2 p.m. MT in the America First Event Center. Read…

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Fired-Up AFEC Crowd Fuels Explosive Southern Utah Second Stanza, Thunderbirds Scorch UVU

CEDAR CITY, Utah. The Southern Utah men's basketball squad enjoyed a remarkable second stanza as the near-capacity America First Event Center crowd sparked a dominant second half for the Thunderbirds. Thanks to outscoring the Wolverines 45-28…

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Thunderbird Track and Field Readies for UW Invitational

CEDAR CITY, Utah– The Southern Utah University track and field program is set to make the trip to Washington to compete in the UW Invitational on Friday, Jan.27, and Saturday, Jan 28. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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T-Birds Travel to Boise to Battle the Broncos

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah Gymnastics team will head to Boise for a meet Friday at 7:00 p.m. MT. The Flippin' Birds took down Utah State (196.600-193.425) last week at home while the Broncos fell just shy against BYU…

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Ferocious Fourth-Quarter Leads Thunderbirds to Seventh Straight Victory

PHOENIX, Ariz– The Southern Utah University women's basketball team earned its seventh straight WAC victory Wednesday night, after a dramatic 63-60 comeback win over Grand Canyon in Phoenix. Trailing to start the fourth quarter for the…

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Head Coach Kai Edwards Announces Soccer’s Spring Schedule

CEDAR CITY, Utah. With the most successful season in school history in the rearview mirror, Southern Utah head women's soccer coach Kai Edwards is looking forward to a productive spring season to kick off 2023. Read more at Southern Utah…

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Southern Utah Heads to Grand Canyon

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah women's basketball team will head to Phoenix for a battle against Grand Canyon on Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 7 p.m. MT. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Mountain Rim gymnastics Conference Announces Weekly Award Winners From First Dual Meets of the Season

LOGAN, Utah - Members of the Mountain Rim Gymnastics Conference faced off in the first dual meets of the 2023 season this week as BYU posted a 195.475-195.300 victory over Boise State in Provo, while Southern Utah notched a 196.600-193.425 win over…

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Southern Utah Hosts Utah Valley for Intrastate Battle

CEDAR CITY, Utah. The Southern Utah men's basketball game, winners of four of its last five games, welcomes Utah Valley to the America First Event Center on Thursday, Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. MT before enjoying a rare weekend off. Read more at…

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Tevian Jones Double-Double Not Enough as Southern Utah Takes Loss at Seattle

SEATTLE, Wash. The Southern Utah men's basketball team took a loss against Seattle University on the road, 81-60. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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McKeever and Skidmore highlight successful NAU Lumberjack Team Challenge

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz– The Southern Utah University track and field program closed competition at the NAU Lumberjack Team Challenge Friday evening in Flagstaff. The Thunderbirds had several impressive showings, including first-place finishes from…

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Southern Utah Sweeps the Aggies

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Flippin' Birds defended the America First Events Center once again defeating Utah State 196.600-193.425. The victory ties the all-time series between the two schools at 56 victories each. Read more at Southern Utah…

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Gerardi Adds Another All-American Accolade

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Jake Gerardi has racked up many All-American accolades since the season finished. Today he added another to the list when he was named to the 2022 Walter Camp Football Championship Subdivision All-America Team. Read more at…

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Southern Utah Track & Field Gears up for NAU Lumberjack Team Challenge

CEDAR CITY, Utah– After tying several school records last week at the BYU Invitational, the Southern Utah University track and field program will now gear up for the NAU Lumberjack Team Challenge on Friday, Jan 20, in Flagstaff, Ariz. Read…

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Williamson's Double-double pushes Southern Utah past Utah Tech

ST GEORGE, Utah– Lizzy Williamson had 18 points and 20 rebounds to lead the Southern Utah University women's basketball team over Utah Tech University, 62-51, sweeping the season series Thursday night at Burns arena. Trailing 49-45 at the…

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Southern Utah Makes It Rain With School-Record 20 Made Three Pointers

CEDAR CITY, Utah. The Southern Utah men's basketball squad swept the season series against defending Western Athletic Conference champion New Mexico State in historic fashion as the T-Birds thumped the Aggies, 111-76, at the America First Event…

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Flippin' Birds Open Conference Season at Home with Utah State

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah Gymnastics team will host Utah State University for a meet Friday Jan. 20, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. MT. Both teams are coming off the Best of Utah Meet where SUU finished in second (196.175) and USU finished third…

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Thunderbirds Head to St. George for Showdown with Trailblazers

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's basketball squad heads to St. George to face in-state rival Utah Tech on Thursday, Jan. 19 at 7 p.m. MT. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Cherita Daugherty named WAC Player of the Week

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Western Athletic Conference named graduate guard Cherita Daugherty as this week's Player of the Week. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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McClain Repeats as MRGC Gymnast of the Week

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Southern Utah graduate student Karley McClain captured two Mountain Rim Gymnastic Conference weekly honors as her 9.925 on the floor exercise in the Best of Utah Meet tied for first on the event en route to MRGC Floor Specialist…

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Southern Utah Competes Against New Mexico State, Seattle U

CEDAR CITY, Utah. The Southern Utah men's basketball team, currently standing strong at 5-1 in its inaugural Western Athletic Conference season, closes out a three-game homestand and then returns to the road this week. Read more at Southern…

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Thunderbird Track and Field Wraps up Strong Weekend at BYU Invitational

PROVO, Utah – The Southern Utah University track and field program posted a weekend full of several high marks in its opening weekend at the BYU Cougar Invitational Saturday afternoon at Smith Field house. Thunderbirds Trenton Maurer and…

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Daugherty Continues to Shine as Thunderbirds Outlast Bearkats

CEDAR CITY, Utah– Cherita Daugherty matched her career-high of 28 points as the Southern Utah University women's basketball team outlasted Sam Houston State 60-55, Saturday night in the America First Event Center. The Thunderbirds remain…

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Southern Utah Severs Stephen F. Austin’s 15-Game Conference Winning Streak

CEDAR CITY, Utah. The Southern Utah men's basketball team took down yet another Western Athletic Conference giant as the T-Birds severed Stephen F. Austin's 15-game WAC winning streak with a 67-58 conquest of the Lumberjacks. The victory…

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Southern Utah Soars to Second at Best of Utah

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Flippin' Birds took to the mat again Friday night at the Maverik Center in West Valley for the Best of Utah meet. Southern Utah continued the season's strong start, putting up some impressive numbers and finishing in…

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Maizen Fausett Forces Way Into 1300-Point Club, T-Bird Treys Turn Away Sam Houston

CEDAR CITY, Utah. Senior forward Maizen Fausett scored a game-high 22 points to vault into fourth all-time in team history as the Southern Utah men's basketball team made it rain from three-point range to down Sam Houston State, 86-74. The…

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Jensen and Daugherty Come Up Big as Thunderbirds Down Wolverines

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Megan Jensen and Cherita Daugherty combined for 40 points as the Southern Utah University women's basketball team conquered Utah Valley 70-66 on Wednesday. SUU improves to 8-7 and remains the only undefeated team in Western…

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Southern Utah T&F set to resume Indoor season at BYU Invitational

CEDAR CITY, Utah– After a month off from competition, the Southern Utah University track and field program will resume its indoor season at BYU Indoor Invitational on Thursday, Jan. 12 through Saturday, Jan. 14. Read more at Southern Utah…

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Thunderbirds set to Clash with Utah Valley and Sam Houston in Two-Game Homestand

CEDAR CITY, Utah– Following two dominant road victories to remain unbeaten in WAC play, the Southern Utah University women's basketball team will return home this week to host rivals Utah Valley on Wednesday, Jan. 11 at 6:30 p.m. MST. On…

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McClain is Magic in Home Opening Win for Thunderbirds

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah Gymnastics team hosted University of New Hampshire for its home opening meet of the '23 campaign. Graduate student Karley McClain won the All-Around competition scoring a 39.475 as the Flippin' Birds…

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Southern Utah & BYU Open 2023 Season by Sharing Weekly Awards Following Super-16 Meet

LOGAN, Utah - Southern Utah and BYU officially opened competition during the 2023 season, competing at the Super 16 Meet in Las Vegas, Nev., as the Thunderbirds won their group with the Cougars finishing fourth. The meet generated individual…

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Southern Utah Hosts Sam Houston, Stephen F. Austin as Part of Three-Game Homestand

CEDAR CITY, Utah. The Southern Utah men's basketball team, currently 3-1 in its inaugural Western Athletic Conference campaign, returns home for a pair of conference matchups this week at the America First Event Center. SUU opens a three-game…

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Thunderbirds Become the WAC's Lone Remaining Unbeaten with 75-62 Win over Seattle

SEATTLE, Wash. – The scoring trio of Cherita Daugherty, Megan Jensen, and Daylani Ballena each finished with 20 points to power the Southern Utah University women's basketball team over the Seattle Redhawks Saturday afternoon, 75-62 in…

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Jones Jumpstarts Thunderbirds to Victory With Scorching Second Half

ABILENE, Texas. Senior guard Tevian Jones jumpstarted the Southern Utah men's basketball team to a gripping, 74-72, road victory against Abilene Christian with a transcendent second-half performance. With the Thunderbirds trailing by five at…

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Flippin' Birds Fly to First Place Finish at Super 16

LAS VEGAS, Nevada - The Southern Utah Gymnastics team opened their season in dynamic fashion at the Super 16 Presented by Ozone in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Flippin' Birds grabbed a first-place finish in their session with a score of 195.800. …

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Tracy Sanders Joins Straight Outta WAC Podcast

CEDAR CITY, Utah. With a 2-0 Western Athletic Conference record secured thus far, Southern Utah head women's basketball coach Tracy Sanders joined the Straight Outta WAC Podcast! Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Thunderbirds to Square Off Against Redhawks in Seattle

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's basketball team looks to remain unbeaten in conference play as it heads to Seattle to take on the Redhawks on Saturday, Jan. 7 at 3:00 p.m. MT. Read more at Southern Utah University…

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Fausett Moves up All-Time Scoring List as Thunderbirds Drop Nail-Biter to Tarleton State

STEPHENVILLE, Texas– In a back-and-forth battle, the Southern Utah University men's basketball team fell to the Tarleton State Texans in its first WAC test of 2023 Thursday night, 68-65. Maizen Fausett finished with a team-leading…

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Flippin' Birds Open Season in Las Vegas

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah Gymnastics team will be in Las Vegas for the Super 16 Presented by Ozone on Friday, Jan. 6th at 3:00 p.m. MT. The 16-team event will take place at the Orleans Arena. Read more at Southern Utah University…

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Fitzgerald Adds Three New Faces to Coaching Staff

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Coach DeLane Fitzgerald has announced three new additions to his coaching staff for the upcoming year. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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SUU Mourns the Loss of Brazier

CEDAR CITY, Utah - It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of one of our student-athletes, Treven Brazier, who was a freshman on our track & field team. The loss of an athletics family member is difficult for all, especially…

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Tevian Jones Named WAC Player of the Week

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Western Athletic Conference has named Senior guard Tevian Jones the Player of the week. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Southern Utah Heads to Texas for Two WAC Tilts

CEDAR CITY, Utah. The Southern Utah men's basketball squad, currently 2-0 in its inaugural Western Athletic Conference campaign, heads to Texas for two more WAC contests. SUU opens the two-game road trip with Tarleton State on Thursday, Jan. 5…

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Dominant Daugherty Lifts Thunderbirds to Victory Over Aggies

LAS CRUCES, N.M. - A season-high 26 points from Cherita Daugherty powered the Southern Utah University women's basketball team to a 61-58 victory over New Mexico State on Saturday, Dec. 31 at Pan American Center. SUU improved to 6-7 (2-0 WAC),…

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Short-Handed SUU Overcomes Exhaustion, Vaqueros for Fifth Consecutive Overtime Triumph

CEDAR CITY, Utah. The Southern Utah men's basketball team closed out an impressive 2022 calendar year with a 90-88 overtime victory against UTRGV on Saturday, Dec. 31 at the America First Event Center. SUU had to overcome a gritty Vaquero squad…

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Thunderbirds Topple Trailblazers in WAC Opener

CEDAR CITY, Utah-- Megan Jensen and Cherita Daugherty combined for 38 points as the Southern Utah University women's basketball team trounced Utah Tech 76-61 in its WAC opener Thursday night in the America First Event Center. The win improves…

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SUU’s Three-Point Barrage Overcomes Defending WAC Champion Aggies

LAS CRUCES, N.M. The Southern Utah men's basketball squad opened Western Athletic Conference play with a 79-75 road win against defending WAC champion New Mexico State. Thanks to 10 three-pointers, the T-Birds managed to overcome consistent…

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Southern Utah to Begin WAC Play

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's basketball team is set to begin conference play and make its debut in the Western Athletic Conference. The Thunderbirds will first host in-state rival Utah Tech at the America First Event…

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Southern Utah Opens Inaugural WAC Campaign

CEDAR CITY, Utah. The Southern Utah men's basketball squad, fresh off a winning non-conference slate, opens its inaugural season as part of the Western Athletic Conference this week. SUU initially heads to Las Cruces, N.M. to compete with New…

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Thunderbirds Fall to Utes

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah women's basketball team fell to No. 12 Utah Utes 90-56 on Thursday Dec. 22. The Thunderbirds drop to 4-7 overall with the loss. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Kai Edwards Joins The SoccerChat

CEDAR CITY, Utah. Fresh off a stellar recruiting class, Southern Utah head women's soccer coach Kai Edwards has been spreading his knowledge wide and far within the soccer community. The latest conversation took place with the Soccer Chat…

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AFCA Names Jake Gerardi to All-America First Team

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The American Football Coaches Association has released its selections for the 2022 All-America Teams. Redshirt senior punter Jake Gerardi has been named to the AFCA All-America First Team. Read more at Southern Utah University…

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Thunderbirds Ink 33 on Signing Day

CEDAR CITY, Utah – The Southern Utah Football team kicked off National Signing Day with 33 total signees for the program. To date, this is the largest early signing class in the history of Southern Utah Football. Read more at Southern Utah…

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Butler’s Double-Double Highlights Contentious Colorado Clash

BOULDER, Colo. Senior guard Harrison Butler's double-double wasn't enough as the Southern Utah men's basketball squad sustained an 86-78 loss on the road against Pacific 12 opponent Colorado on Wednesday, Dec. 21. The loss moved SUU…

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Thunderbirds Set to Wrap up Non-Conference Schedule at Utah

CEDAR CITY, Utah– The Southern Utah University women's basketball team will head up north for its final non-conference game of the season against the No. 12 ranked University of Utah Utes on Thursday, Dec.22, at the Huntsman Center in…

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Gerardi Named to FCS ADA All-America Team

CEDAR CITY, Utah – Senior punter Jake Gerardi continues to rack up accolades for his performance this season. Gerardi was named to the Division I Football Championship Subdivision Athletics Directors Association 2022 FCS ADA All-America Team. …

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11 Thunderbirds Named to Bluebloods All-WAC Teams

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Bluebloods 2022 WAC All-Conference Team is officially here. The 56-player WAC All-Conference team has a representative from each school in the conference. Stephen F. Austin leads the conference with 13 All-Conference…

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Nation’s Top Offense Travels to Pac 12 Country for Colorado Contest

BOULDER, Colo. The Southern Utah men's basketball squad looks to extend its four-game winning streak with a road contest against Colorado on Wednesday, Dec. 21 at 5 p.m. MT. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Lord's Career Night Powers Thunderbirds Past Eagles

CEDAR CITY, Utah– A career-high 30-point double-double from Alexa Lord and a dominant second half lifted the Southern Utah University women's basketball team over the La Sierra Eagles 77-44, Saturday evening in the America First Event…

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Butler’s Block Party, 1200-Point Club Entry Leads ‘Birds Over ‘Jacks

CEDAR CITY, Utah. Senior guard Harrison Butler's historic performance led the way in a thrilling victory as the Southern Utah men's basketball team outlasted former Big Sky conference foe Northern Arizona, 106-101, in overtime on Saturday,…

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Thunderbirds to Host Golden Eagles

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's basketball team will host La Sierra on Saturday, Dec. 17 at 6:30 p.m. MT. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Session pairings are announced for 2023 Super 16 presented by Ozone in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, December 16, 2022 – The pairings for the four competitive sessions of the inaugural Super 16 presented by Ozone were announced today. Held at the Orleans Arena, January 6-7, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada, the field of 16…

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Doug Knuth Named SUU Athletic Director

CEDAR CITY, UT – After an extensive national search, Southern Utah University would like to welcome Doug Knuth as its next Athletic Director. Knuth will begin his appointment at SUU in Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Punter Jake Gerardi Named to FCS AP All-America First Team

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Southern Utah senior punter Jake Gerardi was named to the FCS AP All-America First Team Tuesday evening. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Southern Utah to Announce New Athletic Director

SUU invites you to attend a press conference announcing the next Athletic Director on Wednesday, December 14 at 2pm in the Sterling Church Auditorium in the Sharwan Smith Student Center. Please let me know if you can join us for this exciting…

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Fallah Earns Second Freshman of the Week Award

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Freshman Forward Parsa Fallah has earned the top spot among freshmen in the WAC with his play last week. This will mark the second time Fallah has been named the WAC Freshman Player of the Week this season. Read more at Southern…

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Southern Utah to Compete in Inaugural Super 16 presented by Ozone

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, December 12, 2022 – Sixteen women's collegiate gymnastics teams are heading to Las Vegas, Nevada, January 6-7, 2023, for the inaugural Super 16 presented by Ozone at the Orleans Arena. The Super 16 presented by Ozone,…

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Southern Utah Hosts Former Big Sky Foe Northern Arizona

CEDAR CITY, Utah. The Southern Utah men's basketball team returns home to the America First Event Center for a tilt against former Big Sky foe Northern Arizona. Two teams will tipoff at 1 p.m. MT on Saturday, Dec. 17 as the 'Birds have a…

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Tenacious T-Birds Outlast Titans in Tight Tussle

LAS VEGAS, Nev. The Southern Utah men's basketball team pushed its win streak to three in a dogfight with Cal State Fullerton on Saturday, Dec. 10. The Thunderbirds knocked off the Titans, 67-60, as the opening act of the Jack Jones Hoopfest…

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SUU Soccer Shutout Retrospective

CEDAR CITY, Utah. This season proved to be the most successful in Southern Utah women's soccer history, and a huge reason why proved to be the efforts of junior goalkeeper Megan Short. SUU Athletics has been busy updating the record books in…

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12 Thunderbirds Earn Recognition on Phil Steele's All-WAC Teams

CEDAR CITY, Utah - In its initial season as a member of the Western Athletic Conference, Southern Utah football has placed 12 athletes on Phil Steele's All-WAC teams. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Flippin' Birds #28 in Preseason Polls

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Women's Collegiate Gymnastics Association has released its preseason polls for the 2023 season. The Flippin' Birds begin the season as the #28 team in the country. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Southern Utah Mourns Loss of Former Director of Athletics Communications Neil Gardner

CEDAR CITY, Utah. Southern Utah University Athletics lost one of its staunchest supporters as former Assistant Director of Athletics for Media Relations Neil Gardner passed away. Gardner served as Southern Utah's Assistant Director of…

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Thunderbirds Lift Lid on Jack Jones Hoopfest This Weekend

LAS VEGAS, Nev. The Southern Utah men's basketball team heads to Las Vegas to serve as the opener to an exciting tripleheader at the Jack Jones Hoopfest on Saturday, Dec. 10. SUU takes on Cal State Fullerton at 5 p.m. MT. Read more at…

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Gerardi and Cullimore are HERO Sports All-Americans

CEDAR CITY, Utah - HERO Sports has released its picks for the Freshman, Sophomore, and All-FCS All-American Teams for the 2022 season. Senior Punter Jake Gerardi earned All-FCS All-American honors. Freshman linebacker Kohner Cullimore garnered a…

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Thunderbirds Drop Wednesday Night Contest at Colorado

BOULDER, Colo– The Southern Utah University women's basketball team fell to the Colorado Buffaloes Wednesday Night, 78-48, at the CU Events Center. The loss moves the Thunderbirds to 3-6 on the season. Read more at Southern Utah…

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T-Bird Soccer Adds New Recruit for 2023

CEDAR CITY, Utah– The Southern Utah University women's soccer team and head coach Kai Edwards are excited to announce the addition of Stephanie Roper to the team in 2023. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Southern Utah Waxes West Coast Baptist College With School-Record Shellacking, 120-49

CEDAR CITY, Utah. The Southern Utah men's basketball team broke a 28-year-old school record for the largest margin of victory with a 120-49 drubbing of West Coast Baptist College at the America First Event Center on Tuesday, Dec. 6. Southern…

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Thunderbirds Head to Colorado

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's basketball team will be back on the road against Colorado on Wednesday, December 7 at 6 p.m. MT. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Southern Utah T&F Secures Several High Marks in Boston

BOSTON, Mass.– The Southern Utah University Track and Field program kicked off its 2022 indoor season at the Sharon Colyear Danville Season Opener at Boston University this weekend, and multiple Thunderbirds had several impressive…

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Thunderbirds Face West Coast Baptist College at AFEC

CEDAR CITY, Utah. Fresh off a gritty conquest of Idaho State, the Southern Utah men's basketball team welcomes West Coast Baptist College to the America First Event Center on Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. MT. Read more at Southern Utah University…

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Defensive Dominance Bests Bengals in Grueling Game

POCATELLO, Idaho. The Southern Utah men's basketball team utilized a stingy defense to outlast former Big Sky foe Idaho State, 69-59, in a gritty game in Pocatello, Idaho on Saturday, Dec. 3. Southern Utah improved to 5-4 after winning a…

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Cherita Daugherty Sizzles With Season-High 22 Points in Loss

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz– Despite season-highs in scoring from Cherita Daugherty and Meagan Jensen, the Southern Utah Univerisity women's basketball team fell to the Northern Arizona 76-65 at Joseph Rolle Activity Center, Saturday afternoon. Read…

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Southern Utah to Face NAU on Saturday

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's basketball program heads to Flagstaff, Arizona for a matchup against NAU on Saturday, Dec. 3 at 3 p.m. MT. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Soccer Announces New Addition to Team

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's soccer team and Head Coach Kai Edwards are excited to announce the addition of Angie Knies to the team in 2023. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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T-Birds Triumph Against Lions

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's basketball team defeated Texas A&M Commerce 71-56 on Thursday, December 1 at the America First Event Center. SUU improves to 3-4 on the season, while the Lions fall to 1-5 overall. …

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Thunderbirds Head to Idaho State

CEDAR CITY, Utah. The Southern Utah men's basketball team heads back out on the road to compete against Idaho State on Saturday, Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. MT. Read more at Southern Utah University Athletics…

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Maizen Fausett Joins 1200-Point Club In Loss

CEDAR CITY, Utah. Senior forward Maizen Fausett provided the highlight of the night for Southern Utah by joining the 1200-point club as the men's basketball team fell to defending Big Sky champion Montana State, 86-83. Southern Utah moved to…

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Southern Utah to Take on Texas A&M Commerce in Mid-Day Contest

CEDAR CITY, Utah– Coming off a triple overtime battle over the weekend, the Southern Utah University women's basketball team will host Texas A&M Commerce in a mid-day contest on Thursday, Dec. 1. Read more at Southern Utah University…

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Southern Utah Track and Field Releases 2022-2023 Indoor Schedule

CEDAR CITY, Utah– The Southern Utah University track and field program have announced its 2023 Indoor schedule, consisting of seven regular season meets before competing in their inaugural WAC Indoor Championships on February 24th and 25th. …

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Thunderbirds Welcome Montana State to AFEC

CEDAR CITY, Utah. Coming off a trip to Hawaii for the North Shore Classic, the Southern Utah men's basketball team returns home to face Montana State on Wednesday, Nov. 30 at the America First Event Center. Read more at Southern Utah…

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Todd Simon Wins 100th Game at Helm of Southern Utah Men’s Basketball

CEDAR CITY, Utah. With last night's triumph against Sacramento State, Southern Utah men's basketball head coach Todd Simon claimed his 100th victory at the helm of the Thunderbirds. Today, we celebrate some of his milestone triumphs. …

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Butler Free-Throw Bonanza Sinks Sacramento State in Double Overtime

LAIE, Hawaii. The Southern Utah men's basketball program outlasted former Big Sky foe Sacramento State, 91-87, in double overtime as a bevy of free throws by senior guard Harrison Butler iced the game down the stretch on Saturday, Nov. 26 in…

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Thunderbirds Come Up Short in Triple Overtime Thriller

CEDAR CITY, Utah– The Southern Utah University women's basketball team fell to the University of California Santa Barbara 102-96 in a triple-overtime slugfest Saturday night at the America First Event Center. The loss moves the…

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