The Southern Utah Flippin' Birds concluded their regular season with a close loss to Boise State, scoring 195.850 to Boise's 196.275. Despite the setback, junior Niya Randolph excelled, winning the all-around and floor titles. The team heads into next week's Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (MPSF) conference championship, where they remain undefeated against MPSF teams this season, aiming for their fourth consecutive conference title. Coach Scotty Bauman highlighted the positives from the meet but acknowledged the need for improvement on the beam.

By the Numbers
  • Niya Randolph scored a team-leading 9.925 on the floor and earned first place in all-around.
  • Southern Utah had a strong bar performance with a total score of 49.000 in the first rotation.
State of Play
  • The Flippin' Birds are preparing for the MPSF championships on March 21.
  • They have performed consistently, holding an undefeated record against MPSF competition this season.
What's Next

Southern Utah's upcoming conference championship poses a critical opportunity for the Flippin' Birds to secure their fourth consecutive title, showcasing their skills in front of a home crowd. Preparing to sharpen their beam performance will be a top priority moving forward.

Bottom Line

With a strong all-around performance by Randolph and an undefeated MPSF record, the Flippin' Birds are poised for a promising championship run, though they must address inconsistencies on beam to achieve their goal.