CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah women's basketball team put on a show during their season-opener at home, raining down scores in a 103-55 victory against the Park University Gilbert Buccaneers. The win boosts the Thunderbirds to a 1-0 record as they start their 2025-2026 campaign.
Top T-Birds
- Junior transfer Brooklyn Fely recorded a double-double in her first game with Southern Utah, scoring 21 points and bringing down 11 rebounds.
- Establishing herself as a premier perimeter threat, junior transfer Morgan Trigueiro sank six of her eight triples during a 21-point effort of her own.
- In a career night that marked the first double-double of her collegiate career, sophomore Kortney Doman tallied 11 points, 11 rebounds, two blocks, and two steals.
Head Coach Tracy Mason Said:
Game Recap
First Half
The Thunderbirds opened the game with stunning accuracy, connecting on their first five shots. They continued their well-rounded team offense until the end of the first quarter, when Trigueiro put on a masterclass from the three-point line, scoring four straight triples to lift Southern Utah to a 36-19 lead.
Extending their lead to 55-35 in the second quarter, SUU landed on the free-throw line early and often, making 10 before the halftime break. The team's first-half point total marks the most since the 2021-22 season.
Second Half
Fely took control in the opening of the second half, scoring four early baskets and creating an insurmountable lead for the Thunderbirds. To cap it off, Trigueiro added another triple to push the game to 77-41.
Trigueiro continued her accurate night, but it was freshman Vallory Kuelker who found herself in the spotlight to close out the game. She finished the quarter with eight points, two steals, and one assist, slamming the door on the Buccaneers 103-55.
Highlights
Up Next
The Thunderbirds will remain home for a contest with Washington State University on Saturday, Nov. 8, at 2:00 p.m. in the America First Event Center. The game can be viewed live on ESPN+.
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