Southern Utah seeks its first 3-0 start since 2024-25 when it hosts winless Bethesda on Saturday, closing a three-game homestand. The Thunderbirds have opened with two dominant wins, averaging 115.5 points while shooting 59.5% from the field.

By the Numbers
  • Southern Utah is 2-0; Bethesda is 0-4.
  • SUU won its first two games by an average of 54.5 points.
  • The Thunderbirds are 8-0 against Bethesda, including a 118-60 win last season.
  • Jajuan Nicholls leads SUU with 31 points through two games.
Yes, But

Bethesda has struggled through four road losses, but its roster has seen frequent lineup changes; it is scheduled to play at Hawai‘i with a separate group before facing SUU. Southern Utah’s strong early numbers come from just two games, so Saturday offers another test of its fast start.

State of Play
  • Saturday’s game tips off at 6:30 p.m. MT at the America First Event Center in Cedar City and streams on ESPN+.
  • SUU has 49 assists and 13 turnovers across its first two games.
  • Two Thunderbirds remain perfect from the field: Mikhail Protsenko is 9-for-9, and Cale Barclay is 8-for-8.
What’s Next

A win would move SUU to 3-0 for the third time since 2000-01. After the homestand finale, the Thunderbirds head east to face High Point on Nov. 12 and Wake Forest on Nov. 14, then visit Texas on Nov. 19.

Bottom Line

Southern Utah has a clear opportunity to extend its unbeaten start, but the bigger early-season signal is its balance: efficient shooting, strong ball movement and contributions across the roster.