Southern Utah Thunderbirds @ Northern Arizona Lumberjacks
4-9, 0-8 Away
57
4-9, 0-8 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 25 | 57 | |
NAU | 30 | 35 | 65 |
5-6, 5-1 Home
65
5-6, 5-1 Home
Abelman scores 24 as Northern Arizona knocks off Southern Utah 65-57
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
J. Lawrence Walkup Skydome
12:00 AM, 19 December 2025
Flagstaff, AZ
Attendance: 412
- Referees:
- Bret Smith
- Matthew Rukasin
- Jason Garretson
2025-26 Western Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Baptist | 0-0 | - | 9-3 |
| Utah Valley | 0-0 | - | 9-3 |
| Tarleton State | 0-0 | - | 8-4 |
| Abilene Christian | 0-0 | - | 7-4 |
| UT Arlington | 0-0 | - | 7-4 |
| Utah Tech | 0-0 | - | 6-6 |
| Southern Utah | 0-0 | - | 4-9 |
2025-26 Big Sky Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Colorado | 0-0 | - | 9-2 |
| Idaho | 0-0 | - | 7-4 |
| Portland State | 0-0 | - | 6-4 |
| Idaho State | 0-0 | - | 7-5 |
| Montana | 0-0 | - | 6-6 |
| Northern Arizona | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Weber State | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Montana State | 0-0 | - | 5-7 |
| Sacramento State | 0-0 | - | 4-6 |
| Eastern Washington | 0-0 | - | 2-9 |
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