By Spencer Rodak, For Iron County Today CEDAR CITY, Utah – In a major move to ensure long-term stability for athletics, Southern Utah University will be joining the Big Sky Conference in 2026. First reported by Matt Brown of Extra Points and followed by Ross Dellenger of Yahoo Sports, the Thunderbirds will be joined by…

By Brooke Heath, Southern Utah University Cedar City, UT – Southern Utah University Athletic Director Doug Knuth announced today that he resigned his position to be closer to his family. “As much as I have enjoyed my time at SUU, I need to be closer to my family at this time,” said Knuth. “It has…

By Regan Hunsaker, SUU Athletics CEDAR CITY, Utah — Southern Utah University is proud to announce the 2025 inductees into the SUU Athletics Hall of Fame. This year’s class honors a dynamic group of individuals and one historic team whose contributions have left a lasting impact on Thunderbird Athletics across generations and sports. “The 2025 class…

By Kale Nelson, SUU Athletics CEDAR CITY, Utah (June 7, 2025) – The top teams in the Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games Soccer Tournament faced off for gold medals and the title of champions on June 7, capping off a jam-packed week of athletic competition and family fun. The High School Group A Championships both…

By Tom Zulewski, Iron County Today OREM – When the Canyon View Falcons faced the Juab Wasps in the final two games of the regular season, head coach Jason Jacobsen said his players were disappointed they didn’t play better after losing twice and ending a 17-game winning streak. “I told them they could beat us…

By Regan Hunsaker, SUU Athletics CEDAR CITY, Utah – Southern Utah University (SUU) Athletics has reached an impressive milestone in the latest NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) report, earning a multi-year APR score of 985, a significant improvement from last year’s 971. The achievement reflects the Thunderbirds’ strong commitment to academic excellence across all sports.…

By Spencer Rodak, For Iron County Today CEDAR CITY, Utah – According to a report from the Action Network’s Brett McMurphy, the Southern Utah University athletic department has been placed under investigation for potential Title IX violations in multiple sports. https://x.com/Brett_McMurphy/status/1918329995929199026 McMurphy’s report included an unnamed source, who stated the department is “Toxic. Absolutely toxic.”…

By Tom Zulewski, Iron County Today IVINS – As she stood over her birdie putt on the 18th green, Haeran Ryu of South Korea had a recent history that was full of challenges. After missing out on five previous attempts with the 54-hole lead in her career – including at last week’s Chevron Championship, the…

By Tom Zulewski, Iron County Today Haeran Ryu got off to a slow start in the third round of the LPGA Black Desert Championship on Saturday, but she finished with a 4-under 68 and leads by two shots over Ruoning Yin of China. Yin carded a record-setting round of 10-under 62 and jumped up 22…

By Tom Zulewski, Iron County Today On the strength of a round of 5-under 67, Haeran Ryu of South Korea started the day with a two-shot lead heading into the third round at the LPGA Black Desert Championship in Ivins. Somi Lee, who shot a pair of 66s over the first 36 holes, has caught…

By Tom Zulewski, Iron County Today After firing a 9-under 63 in the opening round, Haeran Ryu has made a move back to the top of the leaderboard late in the second round of the LPGA Black Desert Championship. Ryu is 3-under on her round as she plays the par-5 13th hole and shares the…

By Tom Zulewski, Iron County Today With the second round under way at the LPGA Black Desert Championship presented by Greater Zion, Somi Lee and Soo Bin Joo of South Korea are at 11-under par, good for a two-shot lead over Hinako Shibuno of Japan and first-round leader Haeran Ryu. Shibuno went out early Friday…