CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's basketball team will return home to the America First Event Center on Saturday, Nov. 26 for a matchup against UC Santa Barbara at 12:00 p.m. MT.

Game Info

Southern Utah vs. UC Santa Barbara

Date: Saturday, November 26

Tipoff: 12:00 p.m. MT

Live Stream: ESPN+

About The Thunderbirds (2-3)

Southern Utah has been dominant on the boards, cleaning the glass to the tune of 49.2 rebounds per game. On average the T-Birds pick up 15.6 more boards than their opponents.

Lizzy Williamson pours in a team-high 13.2 points and 10.4 rebounds each game. Williamson has been the squad's best rim protector as well, recording 2.4 blocks on average.

Daylani Ballena has been blistering hot from the three point line this season, hitting 52.6 percent of her attempts. Ballena contributes 11 points per game for the Thunderbirds.

Last Time Out

Southern Utah battled on the road against the Oregon Ducks, ultimately falling short 66-54.

Cherita Daugherty fueled the Thunderbirds offensively with 17 points. Daugherty earned a double-double by snatching 10 rebounds, while also amassing a team-high four assists. In addition to this, Daugherty was perfect from the charity stripe, hitting all three of her attempts.

Lizzy Williamson and Megan Jensen recorded double figures for the Thunderbirds with 12 points apiece. Williamson pulled down nine rebounds during the contest, while Jensen grabbed eight.

Samantha Johnston was remarkably efficient, scoring eight points on 3-for-4 shooting from the field.

Scouting Report

UC Santa Barbara comes into Saturday's matchup with a 3-1 overall record. In their last outing the Gauchos suffered a narrow two point loss against Sacramento State.

Senior Ila Lane leads the Gauchos attack, scoring a team high 13.0 points per game on a remarkable 62.9 percent from the field. In addition to this, Lane averages a double-double by pulling down 11.5 rebounds each game. 

Alexis Tucker (12.5) and Anya Choice (10.0) also score double digits for UC Santa Barbara.

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