By Regan Hunsaker, SUU Athletics CEDAR CITY, Utah — Southern Utah football alum Lyle Santos is taking the next step in his professional career after being selected in the 2026 UFL Draft by the Orlando Storm, marking another milestone for one of the most decorated offensive linemen in Thunderbirds football history. Lyle Santos Said “It means…

By Regan Hunsaker, SUU Athletics CEDAR CITY, Utah – The Southern Utah Thunderbirds have just opened spring practices in preparation for a return to competition on February 5 at the University of Arizona. With just under a month before the T-Birds take the diamond, let’s take a look at the players competing for a spot on…

By Regan Hunsaker, SUU Athletics WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah — Southern Utah traveled North to the Maverik Center on Monday, January 12, to take on the rest of the state in the Best of Utah gymnastics meet. The Flippin’ Birds started fast on the bars and finished well on the vault, earning a 195.675 en route…

By Regan Hunsaker, SUU Athletics CEDAR CITY, Utah — The Flippin’ Birds opened the 2026 season with a 195.675-194.300 win against Boise State. Southern Utah took the lead in the first rotation and held steady in the second event before extending in the back half of the meet on the beam and wrapping with an explosive…

By Kale Nelson, SUU Athletics CEDAR CITY, Utah – The Southern Utah women’s basketball team retained their undefeated record at home and in the Western Athletic Conference with a 76-68 win over Utah Valley University on Jan. 8. The triumph pushes the Thunderbirds to a 11-4 record overall and a 3-0 record in the WAC, while…

CEDAR CTY, Utah – The Southern Utah football program continues to cement its place on the national stage under head coach DeLane Fitzgerald, as the Thunderbirds earned multiple All-America honors for the fourth consecutive season. Since Fitzgerald took the helm, SUU has produced at least one All-American every year, a reflection of the program’s steady growth, competitive…

By Braden Dean, SUU Athletics CEDAR CITY, Utah  — Four Southern Utah University volleyball student-athletes were named to the 2025-26 College Sports Communications (CSC) Academic All-District Team, the organization announced. Head Coach Danielle Jensen said “These honors highlight what it means to be a student-athlete. Balancing academics and athletics is challenging at this level, and these four…

By Regan Hunsaker, SUU Athletics CEDAR CITY, Utah – The Flippin’ Birds enter the 2025 season with four seniors whose leadership and talent have helped shape the program’s continued rise, including three conference championships. Whether cementing themselves as lineup mainstays or pushing relentlessly for their shot, this class brings experience, depth, and a competitive edge. Two…

By Regan Hunsaker, SUU Athletics Southern Utah Softball is Presented by Jennifer Davis ERA Realty CEDAR CITY, Utah – Southern Utah Softball has announced its full 2026 schedule, highlighted by the grand opening of the program’s brand-new all-turf home field on March 1, when the Thunderbirds host Weber State for a non-conference doubleheader. This season will…

By: Parker Haynie- Assistant Director of Communications CEDAR CITY, UTAH — The SUU Women’s Soccer team concluded the 2025 season by saying goodbye to 10 incredible seniors, some of whom were a part of the most successful season in SUU history in 2022. Head Coach Kai Edwards said “2025 was a challenging year, but it was…

By Spencer Rodak, Stadium Sportzz PULLMAN, Wash. – Finishing a two-game Pacific Northwest road trip, the SUU men’s basketball team suffered a 98-74 defeat at Washington State. While the defeat wasn’t as lopsided as Monday night’s, the Thunderbirds suffered their fourth double-digit loss of the season in just the sixth game. SUU led by as many as…

By Spencer Rodak, Stadium Sportzz   SPOKANE, Wash. – Traveling to face No. 13 Gonzaga, the Southern Utah men’s basketball team suffered its worst-ever loss in the Division I era, falling 122-50. The Bulldogs scored the game’s first nine points before the T-birds scored their first bucket at the 16:01 mark of the opening half. Gonzaga took…