By Spencer Rodak, Stadium Sportzz   LONG BEACH, Calif. – Taking part in the Long Beach Wilson Tournament, the SUU softball team played four games over two days over the weekend, going 1-3. Here is a recap of the Thunderbirds’ tournament results, beginning with a 1-0 victory over Oregon State on Saturday. Saturday vs. Oregon…

By Spencer Rodak, Stadium Sportzz   The SUU basketball teams were in action on Saturday. The men’s team hosted UVU, while the women traveled to Orem. Southern Utah women’s basketball secured a 72-63 upset victory, while the men’s side fell 70-68 against the first-place Wolverines. Here are recaps of both games, beginning with the win…

By Regan Hunsaker, SUU Athletics   CEDAR CITY, Utah – Southern Utah gymnastics continues to shine as two standout performers, senior Taylor Gull and freshman Mia Hampton, have again been recognized for their outstanding performance this past week. Gull has been named the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (MPSF) Specialist of the Week for the second time this season, while…

By Kale Nelson, SUU Athletics ST. GEORGE, Utah – After trailing for most of the game, the Southern Utah University Women’s Basketball team pieced together an incredible road comeback in the final minutes, with a layup from Lexi Bull and free throws from Daylani Ballena pushing the Thunderbirds to a 69-66 win over the rival Utah Tech University Trailblazers on…

By: Southern Utah University Journal Staff CEDAR CITY, UTAH — Multi-sport athletes are a rare phenomenon. From Michael Jordan, who played professional basketball and baseball, to Deion Sanders, the only person to compete in both a Super Bowl and a World Series, these versatile talents leave an indelible mark on sports history.   Southern Utah…

By Spencer Rodak, Stadium Sportzz   CEDAR CITY, Utah – Hosting in-state rival Utah State on Monday night, the SUU gymnastics team secured a 196.475-195.725 win. Brinlee Christensen had a meet to remember for the T-birds, winning the all-around title with a 39.325 score. Christensen tallied scores of 9.850 (vault), 9.750 (bars), 9.800 (beam), and…

By Spencer Rodak, Stadium Sportzz   CEDAR CITY, Utah – Opening the home portion of its 2025 schedule against conference foe Sacramento State, the SUU gymnastics team cruised to a 196.150-192.725 win on Friday night. First rotation Southern Utah began the dual meet on the vault, securing a score of 48.700. Ellie Cacciola got things…

By Spencer Rodak, Stadium Sportzz    LAS VEGAS – The Southern Utah University softball team opened its season over the weekend, traveling to Las Vegas and taking part in the UNLV Desert Classic. SUU played five games over three days, securing their first win of the season on Saturday. Below are brief recaps of all…

By Spencer Rodak, Stadium Sportzz  The Southern Utah basketball teams faced Abilene Christian on Saturday, with the Wildcats securing victories over the Thunderbirds. Here are recaps of both games, beginning with the men’s basketball 84-70 loss and then the women’s basketball 74-52 defeat. Men’s basketball The men’s basketball team could not build on its Thursday…

By Regan Hunsaker, SUU Athletics   CEDAR CITY, Utah – Announced by Southern Utah University, Bruce and Melody Hughes have made an extraordinary six-figure estate gift to the Southern Utah University Department of Athletics. This generous contribution will specifically support women’s sports, with a focus on the Southern Utah Women’s Basketball program. The Hughes family,…

By Spencer Rodak, Stadium Sportzz Both Southern Utah basketball teams were in action on Thursday night, as the women hosted Cal Baptist while the men battled the Lancers on the road. The women’s basketball team faltered in the second half, losing 69-66 after holding a 15-point halftime lead. Conversely, the men secured a close 60-57…

By Regan Hunsaker, SUU Athletics CEDAR CITY, Utah – The Flippin’ Birds are soaring with the first Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Weekly Awards sweep of the season. After a dominant road win over BYU and UC Davis, Taylor Gull took Specialist of the Week, Mia Hampton earned Freshman of the Week, and Brinlee Christensen locked down Gymnast of the Week honors. Head…