https://suutbirds.com/rss.aspxLatest news items for Southern Utah University Athleticsen-us60https://suutbirds.com/news/2026/6/4/mens-track-field-big-sky-stories-thunderbirds-capture-first-mens-outdoor-title-in-dramatic-fashion-2019.aspxhttps://suutbirds.com/news/2026/6/4/mens-track-field-big-sky-stories-thunderbirds-capture-first-mens-outdoor-title-in-dramatic-fashion-2019.aspxMen's Track & Field, Southern Utah

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Championship moments rarely arrive cleanly. They are not scripted, not comfortable, and rarely secured until every last meter has been run. For the Southern Utah men's track and field team, the 2019 Big Sky Outdoor Championship delivered all of that and more, culminating in a finish that will be remembered as one of the most dramatic in program history.]]>Skylar Porcaro throwing the jav in 2019Thu, 4 Jun 2026 09:30:00 MST729801https://suutbirds.com/news/2026/6/3/suu-dance-team-2026-27-dance-team-announced-sammantha-maxwell-takes-the-reigns-as-head-coach.aspxhttps://suutbirds.com/news/2026/6/3/suu-dance-team-2026-27-dance-team-announced-sammantha-maxwell-takes-the-reigns-as-head-coach.aspxSUU Dance Team

CEDAR CITY, Utah – Southern Utah Athletics has announced the hiring of Sammantha Maxwell as the new head coach of the Southern Utah Dance Team. Maxwell officially takes over the program after leading team selections during auditions held on May 23 and will guide the Thunderbirds into the 2026-27 season.]]>Dance Team Announcement photoWed, 3 Jun 2026 15:24:00 MST4129800https://suutbirds.com/news/2026/6/2/administration-suu-to-rename-event-center-as-state-bank-arena-under-landmark-15-year-sponsorship-with-sbsu.aspxhttps://suutbirds.com/news/2026/6/2/administration-suu-to-rename-event-center-as-state-bank-arena-under-landmark-15-year-sponsorship-with-sbsu.aspxAdministration, Southern Utah

Cedar City, Utah -- Southern Utah University (SUU) and State Bank of Southern Utah (SBSU) announce a major long-term sponsorship, reinforcing a legacy of cooperation and a shared vision for the success of SUU and its students.]]>President Benson and State Bank sign contract on new agreementTue, 2 Jun 2026 13:40:00 MST3429799https://suutbirds.com/news/2026/6/2/burns-and-tuioti-mariner-selected-to-represent-southern-utah-at-2026-big-sky-football-kickoff-weekend.aspxhttps://suutbirds.com/news/2026/6/2/burns-and-tuioti-mariner-selected-to-represent-southern-utah-at-2026-big-sky-football-kickoff-weekend.aspxFootball

CEDAR CITY, Utah – Southern Utah football standouts Will Burns and Lincoln Tuioti-Mariner have been selected to represent the Thunderbirds at the 2026 Big Sky Football Kickoff Weekend, presented by Northern Quest Resort & Casino, the conference announced Tuesday.]]>Lincoln ready to playTue, 2 Jun 2026 12:01:00 MST129798https://suutbirds.com/news/2026/5/29/southern-utah-football-finalizes-2026-schedule-adds-sixth-home-game-against-chicago-state.aspxhttps://suutbirds.com/news/2026/5/29/southern-utah-football-finalizes-2026-schedule-adds-sixth-home-game-against-chicago-state.aspxFootball

CEDAR CITY, Utah — The Southern Utah University football program has announced the completion of its 2026 regular season schedule, highlighted by the addition of a sixth home game at Eccles Coliseum following a late-cycle adjustment.]]>Will Burns set to receive the snapFri, 29 May 2026 09:04:00 MST129797https://suutbirds.com/news/2026/5/28/big-sky-stories-2017-football-championship-a-historic-underdog-story.aspxhttps://suutbirds.com/news/2026/5/28/big-sky-stories-2017-football-championship-a-historic-underdog-story.aspxFootball, Southern Utah

CEDAR CITY, Utah - As Southern Utah University returns to the Big Sky Conference on July 1, there are plenty of memorable seasons that come to mind. Few, however, captured the grit, resilience, and explosive identity of Thunderbirds football quite like the 2017 championship campaign.]]>2017 Football Championship CelebrationThu, 28 May 2026 09:30:00 MST129796https://suutbirds.com/news/2026/5/27/softball-baker-and-nielson-earn-csc-academic-all-district-recognition.aspxhttps://suutbirds.com/news/2026/5/27/softball-baker-and-nielson-earn-csc-academic-all-district-recognition.aspxSoftball

CEDAR CITY, Utah — Southern Utah University softball standouts Delaney Baker and Riley Nielson have been named to the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Team, recognizing their combined excellence in the classroom and on the field during the 2026 campaign.]]>Riley Nielson PitchingWed, 27 May 2026 12:34:00 MST829795https://suutbirds.com/news/2026/5/26/womens-track-field-thunderbirds-send-three-to-the-ncaa-t-f-first-round.aspxhttps://suutbirds.com/news/2026/5/26/womens-track-field-thunderbirds-send-three-to-the-ncaa-t-f-first-round.aspxMen's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- The 2026 NCAA Division I Men's and Women's Outdoor Track and Field West First Round will be held at the University of Arkansas on May 27-30. The Thunderbirds had three student-athletes qualify for the first round: Jaylee Gandert and Bronis MacDougall in the javelin, and Isley Gutierrez in the 110M hurdles.]]>Isley GuttierezTue, 26 May 2026 13:30:00 MST1529794https://suutbirds.com/news/2026/5/22/womens-volleyball-suu-volleyball-adds-quintin-ward-as-an-assistant-coach.aspxhttps://suutbirds.com/news/2026/5/22/womens-volleyball-suu-volleyball-adds-quintin-ward-as-an-assistant-coach.aspxWomen's Volleyball

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- Southern Utah University and the Southern Utah Athletics Department have announced the hiring of Quintin Ward as an assistant coach for the Southern Utah Thunderbirds women's volleyball program ahead of the 2026 season.]]>announcingFri, 22 May 2026 11:35:00 MST1629793https://suutbirds.com/news/2026/5/16/mens-track-field-suu-dominates-the-javelin-at-wac-championship-meet.aspxhttps://suutbirds.com/news/2026/5/16/mens-track-field-suu-dominates-the-javelin-at-wac-championship-meet.aspxMen's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field

ARLINGTON, TEXAS -- The SUU Track and Field Team were competing the WAC Outdoor Championships in Arlington, Texas, and walked away with two first place finishes.]]>Jaylee GandertSat, 16 May 2026 21:00:00 MST729792