From Regan Hunsaker, SUU Athletics CEDAR CITY, Utah – Southern Utah University standout running back Targhee Lambson has been recognized as one of the nation’s best after earning FCS All-American honors from both the Associated Press and Stats Perform. Lambson’s historic season has not only garnered national acclaim but also earned him the United Athletic Conference (UAC) Offensive…

By Regan Hunsaker, SUU Athletics CEDAR CITY, Utah — Multiple Thunderbirds were recognized for outstanding performances this season, earning All-Conference accolades in the United Athletic Conference (UAC). Highlighted by Targhee Lambson, who was named Offensive Player of the Year, the Thunderbirds earned prestigious awards, including four First Team and four Second Team selections and two…

By Regan Hunsaker, SUU Athletics  CEDAR CITY, Utah – Southern Utah Gymnastics is set to make waves in the 2025 season, entering the year ranked No. 31 in the nation in the Women’s Collegiate Gymnastics Association (WCGA) Preseason Coaches Poll. The Flippin’ Birds will look to continue to earn their place among the top collegiate…

By Regan Hunsaker, SUU Athletics    CEDAR CITY, Utah – Southern Utah University running back Targhee Lambson has been named one of the top 3 finalists for the 2024 Walter Payton Award, an honor recognizing the most outstanding offensive player in Division I FCS football. As one of the top three Lambson has been invited…

By Spencer Rodak, Stadium Sportzz The Southern Utah vs. Utah Tech football rivalry may be new on the stage, but it delivered a classic on Saturday afternoon as the T-birds topped the Trailblazers in 2OT, 37-34. While the ‘Battle for the Axe’ is a renewal of an old junior college rivalry decades ago, the reborn…

By Spencer Rodak, Stadium Sportzz Playing their second game in two days, the T-birds defeated the Idaho Vandals 82-67 in San Diego to improve to 6-1. Southern Utah led from start to finish in the game, jumping out to a 13-6 lead five minutes in. The Vandals cut the deficit down to three a few…

By Spencer Rodak, Stadium Sportzz Both Southern Utah basketball programs were in action Friday night, as the men’s team improved to 5-1 with a narrow road win and the women’s squad picked up their first victory of the season in a blowout at home. Here are recaps of both games, beginning with the men’s basketball…

By Spencer Rodak, Stadium Sportzz Taking on third-seeded Utah Valley in the WAC Tournament quarterfinals, sixth-seeded SUU lost in four sets, ending their season on Thursday. The first set was back-and-forth, as neither team could create much distance. SUU led early, but the Wolverines battled back to take the lead. The T-birds scored a few…

By Spencer Rodak, Stadium Sportzz Hosting undefeated Saint Joseph’s at home Wednesday night, the Southern Utah women’s basketball team fell 82-53, dropping to 0-5 this season. The visiting Hawks were hot out of the gate, taking a 12-0 lead in the first 3:25. It was all Saint Joseph’s for the entirety of the game, as…

By Spencer Rodak, Stadium Sportzz Playing their first road game of the season, the Southern Utah men’s basketball team dropped a close contest at Loyola-Chicago on Tuesday night. The game was close for nearly the entire first half, as neither team led by more than six through nearly 15 minutes. The Ramblers pushed their lead…

By Spencer Rodak, Stadium Sportzz In their final road game of the season, the Thunderbirds came away with a 38-31 upset victory over No. 24 Central Arkansas on Saturday afternoon. First half After receiving the opening kickoff, Central Arkansas would take a 7-0 lead on its first possession, courtesy of an 11-play, 75-yard drive that…

By Spencer Rodak, Stadium Sportzz  Both SUU basketball teams were in action at home on Saturday. The men’s team remained perfect with a victory over Nebraska-Omaha, while the women’s team remained winless in a defeat to Idaho. Here are recaps of both games, beginning with the men’s basketball team’s victory over the Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks. Men’s…