By Parker Haynie, SUU Athletics  CEDAR CITY, UTAH — The SUU Men’s Basketball team participated in its first official practice today, marking the start of the 2025-26 season. Third-year Head Coach Rob Jeter and his staff have brought in a number of new faces this season, featuring a mix of veteran leadership and young talent; the T-Birds…

By Parker Haynie, SUU Athletics CEDAR CITY, UTAH – Southern Utah University senior forward Whitney Gardner has been named the Western Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Week following her strong all-around performance in SUU’s comeback victory over Portland State on September 21. Head Coach Kai Ewards said “Whit is just a special player. The things that…

From Regan Hunsaker, SUU Athletics CEDAR CITY, Utah — From the gymnastics floor of the America First Event Center to working the floor as a nurse at St. George Regional Hospital and the stage of American Ninja Warrior, Madyson Blake Howard has built a life defined by resilience, discipline, and passion. This homecoming week, the Southern Utah…

By Spencer Rodak , Stadium Sportzz LAS VEGAS – Wrapping up non-conference play at the Dig in the Desert, the SUU volleyball team dropped a pair of matches over the weekend. The Thunderbirds faced UC Riverside on Friday before battling tournament host UNLV on Saturday. Here are recaps of both matches as the T-birds now look forward…

By Spencer Rodak , Stadium Sportzz CEDAR CITY – Hosting Portland State in its final non-conference match, the Southern Utah soccer team notched a 3-2 comeback win to secure its first victory of the season. The game got off to a fast start, as the Vikings would register the first shot in the fifth minute via a…

By Spencer Rodak , Stadium Sportzz DAVIS, Calif. – Hitting the road for a matchup with UC Davis, the Southern Utah football team dropped a high-scoring affair on Saturday night, 50-34. The Aggies got on the board first, scoring a touchdown on their first drive just over four minutes into the game. It wouldn’t take long for…

By Parker Haynie, SUU Athletics CEDAR CITY, UTAH — The SUU Women’s Soccer team is playing its final non-conference game this Sunday and will be honoring 10 incredible seniors whose contributions, leadership, and love for the game have left a lasting mark on SUU Soccer. Each player has brought something unique to the pitch and…

By Regan Hunsaker, SUU Athletics CEDAR CITY, Utah – Southern Utah football continues to make noise on the national stage as two Thunderbirds earned recognition this week for their standout performances in Saturday’s matchup against Northern Arizona. Head Coach DeLane Fitzgerald Said “These honors are a reflection of the hard work and preparation that Josh and Ran…

By Spencer Rodak , Stadium Sportzz FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Traveling to Northern Arizona University to compete in the Lumberjack Classic, the SUU volleyball team picked up its first win of the season against UC San Diego on Friday, 3-1. The T-birds also faced Texas Tech on Thursday and NAU on Saturday, dropping matches 3-2 and 3-0, respectively.…

By Spencer Rodak , Stadium Sportzz CEDAR CITY – Hosting the NAU Lumberjacks in the first Grand Canyon Rivalry game in four years, Northern Arizona would take the lead early, scoring a touchdown on the game’s opening possession. Needing just three minutes, quarterback Ty Pennington delivered a 12-yard strike to Kolbe Katsis for the 7-0 lead to…

By Spencer Rodak , Stadium Sportzz CEDAR CITY – Hosting the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks, the Southern Utah soccer team was defeated 2-0 on Friday afternoon. The Thunderbirds were on the attack early, as they registered the game’s first shot in the fourth minute off the foot of Whitney Gardner. It would be the Lumberjacks, however, that would…

By Spencer Rodak , STADIUM SPORTZZ CEDAR CITY, Utah – Opening the home schedule for the 2025 season, the SUU volleyball team was defeated in three matches over the weekend. The Thunderbirds played their first home match on Thursday night, falling in five sets to UC Riverside. SUU was also in action on Friday and Saturday at…