By Spencer Rodak, Stadium Sportzz   The Southern Utah basketball teams closed out the regular season on Thursday night. The women’s team secured a 66-51 road win over Seattle U, while the men’s team fell to the Redhawks at home, 62-39. Here are recaps of both games, beginning with the women’s basketball victory with the…

By Regan Hunsaker, SUU Athletics   CEDAR CITY, Utah – The Thunderbirds return to Cedar City for senior night on Friday, March 7, at 6:30 p.m. MT. The Flippin’ Birds will welcome the Boisie State Broncos to the America First Event Center for the final home meet of the season. The meet will be broadcast…

By Regan Hunsaker, SUU Athletics CEDAR CITY, Utah – Year in and year out, the Southern Utah Flippin’ Birds remain a competitive force on the mat. Under the leadership of Scotty Bauman, they consistently put on a show, regardless of the competition. But this team is about more than just athletic excellence—they are dedicated to bettering themselves…

By Spencer Rodak, Stadium Sportzz   FRESNO, Calif. – Playing in its fourth tournament of the season, the Thunderbird softball team took the field five times over the weekend at the Fresno State Invitational. The team ended the trip with a 2-3 record, highlighted by a pair of wins over Cal State Bakersfield. Below are…

By Spencer Rodak, Stadium Sportzz   The SUU basketball teams took the court on Saturday to battle in-state rival Utah Valley in the regular season’s penultimate game. The women’s team hosted the Wolverines for Senior Night, with their late comeback effort falling short in a 53-48 defeat. Southern Utah’s men’s team traveled to Orem to…

By Spencer Rodak, Stadium Sportzz   SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Hitting the road for a two-meet Northern California road trip, the Southern Utah gymnastics team defeated conference foe Sacramento State 196.100-193.575 on Friday night. Ellie Cacciola and Niya Randolph shined for the Thunderbirds, as Cacciola claimed the top spot on vault (9.875) and beam (9.850), while…

By Spencer Rodak, Stadium Sportzz Both Southern Utah basketball programs took the floor Thursday night to battle in-state rival Utah Tech, and both emerged victorious. The men traveled to St. George and won 82-75. On the other hand, the women’s team hosted the Trailblazers and dominated from start to finish, winning 78-51. Here are recaps…

By Kale Nelson, SUU Athletics CEDAR CITY, Utah – Juggling responsibilities is a challenging component of life for many student-athletes. Classes, homework, and studying must be blended with practices, games, and travel schedules. In addition to the typical difficulty of being a student-athlete, Southern Utah University women’s basketball player Jaeden Brown has a unique responsibility that makes her…

By Regan Hunsaker, SUU Athletics TUSCALOOSA, Alabama — The Thunderbirds opened the Easton Bama Bash with an exciting  2-1 win over Drake University on Friday morning. The Thunderbirds later fell to the host from Alabama 9-1 in the day’s final game. Ariyana Miranda, Amyah Boostedt, and Michaella Salvatierralead the T-Birds on offense. Miranda delivered a 3-for-6 performance across…

By Spencer Rodak, Stadium Sportzz   ABILENE, Texas – Beginning a three-game road trip on Thursday, the SUU men’s basketball team fell 75-59 at Abilene Christian. The visitors started the game well, taking a 16-9 lead to the first media timeout. ACU responded immediately, using a 7-0 spurt out of the timeout to even the…

From Bonnie Hennefer-Dea, For Iron County Today Growing the Game: A Community Effort Iron County, renowned for its picturesque landscapes and tight-knit communities, is witnessing a dynamic shift in its sports culture as youth lacrosse gains unprecedented popularity. With its fast-paced, engaging gameplay, lacrosse is captivating the hearts of young athletes and their families, promising…

By Spencer Rodak, Stadium Sportzz   CEDAR CITY, Utah – Hosting the Abilene Christian Wildcats on Wednesday evening, the SUU women’s basketball team emerged with a 49-46 victory for their third straight win. The opening quarter set the tone for the defensive nature of the game, as the two teams were tied at 9-9 following…