Southern Utah Thunderbirds @ Northern Arizona Lumberjacks
Abelman scores 24 as Northern Arizona knocks off Southern Utah 65-57
ByData Skrive
Dec 19, 2025, 07:41 am
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- — Ryan Abelman's 24 points helped Northern Arizona defeat Southern Utah 65-57 on Thursday.
Abelman added five rebounds for the Lumberjacks (5-6). Karl Markus Poom scored 10 points while finishing 5 of 9 from the floor and added seven rebounds. Zack Davidson had eight points and finished 4 of 8 from the floor.
The Thunderbirds (4-9) were led by Zach Bell, who posted 12 points. Lorenzo Abellar added 10 points for Southern Utah.
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Game Information
Flagstaff, AZ
Referee:Bret Smith
Referee:Matthew Rukasin
Referee:Jason Garretson
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| Western Athletic ConferenceWestern Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Valley | 12-4 | - | 22-7 |
| California Baptist | 11-5 | 1 | 21-8 |
| Utah Tech | 11-6 | 1.5 | 18-13 |
| UT Arlington | 7-9 | 5 | 15-13 |
| Southern Utah | 6-10 | 6 | 10-19 |
| Abilene Christian | 5-11 | 7 | 13-16 |
| Tarleton State | 5-12 | 7.5 | 14-16 |
| Big Sky ConferenceBig Sky Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland State | 13-5 | - | 19-10 |
| Montana State | 12-6 | 1 | 18-13 |
| Eastern Washington | 11-7 | 2 | 13-18 |
| Northern Colorado | 10-8 | 3 | 20-11 |
| Montana | 10-8 | 3 | 16-15 |
| Weber State | 10-8 | 3 | 16-15 |
| Idaho | 9-9 | 4 | 17-14 |
| Sacramento State | 6-12 | 7 | 10-20 |
| Idaho State | 5-13 | 8 | 12-19 |
| Northern Arizona | 4-14 | 9 | 10-21 |
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