SUU Men's Basketball: Looking Ahead to Big Sky

Southern Utah Universitys mens basketball team, the Thunderbirds, concluded their final season in the Western Athletic Conference with a 10-22 record and a 6-12 conference standing. They lost to UT Arlington in the WAC tournament quarterfinals. Looking ahead, the Thunderbirds are transitioning to the Big Sky Conference in the 2026-27 season. The season started challenging with a tough non-conference schedule, but they found momentum in conference play with a three-game win streak. Standout freshman Elijah Duval led the team, earning WAC Freshman of the Year and all-conference second team honors. The Thunderbirds shot well overall, with Duval averaging 15.3 points per game. As they prepare for Big Sky action, the Thunderbirds bring solid shooting and young talent into a new era. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/40bbe2f21aef8d57