Southern Utah opened its 2026-27 season with a record-setting 134-69 win over West Coast Baptist, fueled by nine players scoring in double figures and 67.5% shooting. The Thunderbirds led wire to wire, building a 36-point halftime advantage and setting their highest-scoring total in at least 25 seasons.

By the Numbers
  • 134 points — SUU’s most in a game since at least 2000-01.
  • 67.5% shooting — 56 of 83 from the field.
  • 9 players scored in double figures; 71 points came in the first half.
  • 98-24 edge in the paint and a 54-19 rebounding advantage.
  • 30 assists and just 6 turnovers for SUU.
State of Play
  • Jajuan Nicholls and Mikhail Protsenko led SUU with 14 points each. Protsenko made all 7 shots in 8 minutes.
  • The Thunderbirds’ 65-point victory margin tied for their third-largest since 2000-01.
  • SUU has won all 5 meetings with West Coast Baptist and scored at least 120 points in 4 straight.
What’s Next

Southern Utah hosts Grace (California) on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 6:30 p.m. MT.

Bottom Line

SUU’s season opener was more than a lopsided win: a deep, efficient offense and dominance on the glass produced a historic early-season statement.