| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTU | 31 | 40 | 71 |
| SUU | 38 | 43 | 81 |
Jones scores 22 as Southern Utah knocks off Utah Tech 81-71
Southern Utah picks up home win over Utah Tech
Southern Utah gets out to an early lead and holds on for the home win over Utah Tech.
CEDAR CITY, Utah -- — Tevian Jones had 22 points in Southern Utah's 81-71 victory against Utah Tech on Friday night.
Jones had five rebounds for the Thunderbirds (18-9, 10-4 Western Athletic Conference). Maizen Fausett scored 20 points and added nine rebounds and three steals. Drake Allen recorded 19 points and was 7 of 16 shooting (3 for 8 from distance).
Isaiah Pope led the way for the Trailblazers (11-16, 3-11) with 24 points and seven rebounds. Jacob Nicolds added 22 points for Utah Tech. Noa Gonsalves also had eight points.
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Both teams play on Thursday. Southern Utah visits UT Arlington while Utah Tech travels to play UT Rio Grande Valley.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Gregory Nixon
- John Paul Guerrero
- Scott Brown
2023-24 Western Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Canyon | 17-3 | - | 30-5 |
| Tarleton State | 16-4 | 1 | 25-10 |
| UT Arlington | 13-7 | 4 | 20-14 |
| Seattle U | 11-9 | 6 | 23-14 |
| Utah Valley | 11-9 | 6 | 16-16 |
| Stephen F. Austin | 10-10 | 7 | 18-15 |
| Abilene Christian | 10-10 | 7 | 16-18 |
| California Baptist | 8-12 | 9 | 16-17 |
| Utah Tech | 7-13 | 10 | 11-20 |
| Southern Utah | 5-15 | 12 | 10-21 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 2-18 | 15 | 6-25 |
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