SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The Southern Utah University Men's Basketball team jumped out to a 10-0 lead to start the game and never looked back, beating Sacramento State by a final score of 83-57 to earn their first victory at CSUS since 2007.
The Thunderbirds (16-7, 10-3) dominated almost every statistical category, putting together one of their most complete team performances of the season.
The Big Sky's second highest scoring offense showed up in full force today, shooting 50.8% (30-59) from the field and 46.4% (13-28) from beyond the arc. The T-birds got going early and often, maintaining at least an eight point lead for the entire contest after the 10-0 start, and leading by a score of 43-22 at the halftime break.
The Thunderbirds had four players score in double figures, as Tevian Jones led the way for SUU, putting up 19 points while shooting 75% from the field and from behind the three point line. Maizen Fausett also had a strong performance, putting together his sixth double-double of the season, with a 15-point, 10-rebound outing. The T-Birds received contributions from across the lineup, as nine total players scored for SUU, resulting in thirty four points of production from the bench.
The offense wasn't the only impressive area of play by the Thunderbirds; they played with a high level of defensive intensity throughout the game. As a team, they collected seven steals and blocked three shots, while holding Sacramento State to a meager 41.8% (23-55) from the field and 19% (4-21) from three.
The win improves Southern Utah's road record to 4-5 on the season and keeps them ranked in the top three of the Big Sky regular season standings.
Up Next
The Thunderbirds return to action on Monday, February 14, closing out their current road swing against Northern Colorado. Tip-off is set for 6:00 p.m. MT, and the game is available for viewing on ESPN+.
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