CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's basketball team is set to host the University of Alaska Fairbanks at the America First Event Center on Wednesday, Nov. 15 at 6:30 p.m. MT.
GAME INFO
Southern Utah vs. Alaska Fairbanks
   Date: Wednesday, Nov. 15
   Tip-off: 6:30 p.m. MT
   Live Stream | Live Stats
HEAD COACH TRACY MASON SAYS
"We are looking forward to another opportunity to play and work on the things we've taken away from the last two games. Alaska Fairbanks is going to be hungry and motivated. We have to have great energy and stay focused on our game plan."
T-BIRD TIDBITS
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On the boards, Smith, Uhrich, and Alexa Lord each secure an average of 5.0 rebounds per contest.
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Samantha Johnston has been a playmaker so far this season, dishing out a team-high 4.0 assists each game.
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Defensively, Ballena averages 2.0 steals per game, while Smith protects the rim with 2.0 blocks for the Thunderbirds.
LAST TIME OUT
Southern Utah vs. Western Kentucky
First Half
The Lady Toppers came out strong as they took a 9-2 lead to start the game. Southern Utah responded with an 8-0 run sparked by four points from Megan Smith to push the Thunderbirds in front by one, 10-9, with 2:38 left in the first quarter. Western Kentucky held a 14-12 advantage heading into the second period of play.
Charli Kay had a personal 5-0 burst to give Southern Utah a 17-14 lead early in the second quarter. However, the Lady Topper's used a 13-0 sprint to go up 27-17 with 3:08 remaining in the first half. The Thunderbirds fought back to get within five, 29-24, at the break.
Second Half
Western Kentucky stayed aggressive, outscoring Southern Utah 25-17 in the third quarter to take a 54-41 advantage approaching the final frame.
The T-Birds started the fourth quarter with a 13-10 run to get within 10 points (64-54) with 5:45 remaining, but that was as close as they would get. Daylani Ballena added nine points in the fourth quarter for the Thunderbirds as the Lady Toppers claimed a 76-62 victory.
SCOUTING REPORT: ALASKA FAIRBANKS NANOOKS
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Alaska Fairbanks owns an 0-5 record heading into Wednesday's matchup against SUU.
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The Nanooks average 51.2 points per game, while their opponents score 74.2.
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The offense flows through Destiny Reimers, who averages 11.6 points and 3.0 assists per game.
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Emma Wass pulls down a team-high 9.0 rebounds a game to go along with 6.6 points each contest.
HISTORY
This will be the first meeting between the Thunderbirds and Nanooks.
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