SUU MBB Opens With Win

The Southern Utah Men's Basketball team opened their season with an emphatic 96-68 win over the Mustangs of Western New Mexico. Six Thunderbirds scored double-digit points, and 17 Thunderbirds saw time on the court.

Top T-Birds

• Jamari Sibley was phenomenal in the first game for SUU. He led the team in points and rebounds and logged his second double-double as a Thunderbird with 18 points and 10 rebounds. He also had two assists, a steal, and a team-high three blocks.
• Tavi Jackson only played 19 minutes but poured in 15 points on 6-10 from the field.
• Dominique Ford knocked down 2 of 5 triples on his way to 12 points. He led the team with four assists and also had two steals.

Game Recap

SUU jumped out to a big lead early. Knocking down eight of their first 10 field goal attempts and the lead was 21-2 just five minutes into the contest. Thunderbirds held the Mustangs to 25 points in the first half on 29% from the field. Jamir Simpson and Tavi Jackson were both in double-digits in the first half.

The lead grew to as many as 34 on a Hercy Miller free throw to make the score 91-57. Miller finished with 12 points on 2-3 from three and had three rebounds and an assist.

The six Thunderbirds in double-digits were Brock Felder (12), Dominique Ford (12), Jamari Sibley (18), Tavi Jackson (15), Jamir Simpson (11), and Hercy Miller (12).

Up Next

The Thunderbirds will be back at home next Saturday, November 9, at 6:30 p.m., to take on Florida International in the WAC/CUSA matchup.