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Southern Utah opens its 2026-27 women’s basketball season at home against Division III Redlands on Nov. 2. After a 19-13 season and a WNIT appearance, the Thunderbirds are aiming to contend for a Big Sky title in their first season back in the conference. Their returning rebounders and scorers offer a foundation, though they’ll need to replace leading scorer Sierra Chambers.

By the Numbers
  • Tipoff: Nov. 2 at 5 p.m.
  • Southern Utah went 19-13 overall and 11-7 in conference play in 2025-26.
  • The Thunderbirds averaged 41.5 rebounds per game, ranking 21st in Division I.
  • Redlands went 19-7 last season, averaging 73 points and 41.8 rebounds per game.
Yes, But

Southern Utah returns three of its top rebounders and two double-digit scorers, but lost Chambers, its leading scorer. Redlands is a Division III opponent, yet it finished last season with a strong defensive profile, allowing 58 points per game.

Bottom Line

The opener is an early test of whether Southern Utah’s returning size and scoring can translate into momentum—and a foundation for its Big Sky title ambitions.