Southern Utah overwhelmed Grace 97-53 in Cedar City, using 20 forced turnovers to create 30 points and extend its lead to as many as 50. The Thunderbirds are 2-0 for the first time since 2024-25, with Jajuan Nicholls leading four scorers in double figures.

By the Numbers
  • 97-53: Southern Utah’s final score.
  • 20 turnovers forced; 30 points scored off them.
  • 231 points through two games, the program’s most in a season’s first two games since at least 2000-01.
  • Nicholls scored 17 points on 7-of-9 shooting; Anthony Breland added 15.
State of Play
  • SUU led nearly the entire game and opened the second half with a 15-0 run.
  • The Thunderbirds outrebounded Grace 45-35 and had a 47-15 advantage in bench points.
  • All 15 SUU players saw action, and 11 scored.
What's Next

Southern Utah closes its three-game homestand against Bethesda on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 6:30 p.m. MT. The Thunderbirds are 8-0 against Bethesda since at least 2000-01.

Bottom Line

SUU paired overwhelming depth with disruptive defense to make its second straight game a high-scoring win—and is off to its most productive two-game start in at least 26 seasons.