CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- Thunderbird's Men's Basketball is off to a 2-0 start and will have a great opportunity to build on that when Bethesda University of California and Nebraska-Omaha visit Cedar City on November 12 and 16, respectively.
Head Coach Rob Jeter said
"We are off to a pretty good start, and we have an opportunity to continue that, with two more home games to open the year. The guys are figuring out what is important, and are buying in to the things myself and the coaching staff are teaching them."
Game One Details
Who: SUU vs Bethesda (CA)
When: Tuesday, November 12 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: America First Event Center
Watch: ESPN+
Live Stats: HERE
Game Two Details
Who: SUU vs Nebraska-Omaha
When: Saturday, November 16 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: America First Event Center
Watch: ESPN+
Live Stats: HERE
Matchup History
- SUU has never lost to Bethesda in their six meetings, most recently winning 126-67 in 2022 at the AFEC.
- This will be the first all-time meeting between the Thunderbirds and the Mavericks of Omaha.
The Thunderbirds
Through two games, SUU is averaging 88 points per contest, shooting 50% from the field, 31% from three, and 71% from the charity stripe. They're currently averaging nine more rebounds per game than the opponent.
Tavi Jackson leads the Thunderbirds in scoring at 16 points per game on 70% from the floor and 67% from three. Hercy Miller (15), Jamir Simpson (13.5), and Jamari Sibley (11.5) are all averaging double-digit scoring efforts through two games.
Scout The Opponent
Bethesda
Bethesda's current record is 0-3 on the year, with their closest contest coming at Life Pacific, an 87-71 loss.
Miles Sulka poured in 20 points in 25 minutes on 9-15 from the field. Michael Henry scored 11 points, and Taeo Thomas scored 10.
The Mavericks
Omaha is currently 2-1 on the year, with wins over Stetson and Mid-America Christian. Last time out, the Mavericks lost a close game to the University of Minnesota, 64-68.
They're averaging 76 points per game and allowing 71 to their opponents. They shoot just under 40% from three and have already made 27 threes on the year.
Marquel Sutton leads the Mavericks in scoring with 14 points per game and seven rebounds. JJ White averages 11 points per game, and Ja'Sean Glover comes in at 10. Both players shoot 57% from three.
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