NEWSLETTER
The Southern Utah Thunderbirds (20-11, 12-6 WAC) host the Utah Tech Trailblazers (14-18, 5-13 WAC) in WAC action at Orleans Arena, tipping off at 11:30 PM ET on Thursday, March 9, 2023.
Southern Utah was victorious in its previous game against Cal Baptist, 81-71, on Friday. Jason Spurgin was its top scorer with 20 points. In its previous game, Utah Tech topped SFA on Tuesday, 80-76 in OT. Its leading scorer was Cameron Gooden with 22 points.
When is Southern Utah vs. Utah Tech and when does it start?
This contest between the Thunderbirds and Trailblazers will happen on Thursday, March 9, 2023. You should expect the opening tip at 11:30 PM ET.
Where to Watch Southern Utah vs. Utah Tech
The Thunderbirds and Trailblazers will hit the floor at Orleans Arena for this matchup on March 9, and if you would like to see the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ESPN+.
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Southern Utah Thunderbirds vs. Utah Tech Trailblazers Game Preview
Southern Utah Stats, Odds & Insights
Southern Utah outscores opponents by 9.5 points per game (scoring 83.0 per game to rank fifth in college basketball while giving up 73.5 per outing to rank 280th in college basketball) and has a +294 scoring differential overall.
The Thunderbirds are averaging 83.0 points, 9.7 more than the Trailblazers concede.
Southern Utah makes 8.3 three-pointers per game (86th in college basketball), 1.1 more than its opponents (7.2). It is shooting 35.0% from beyond the arc (140th in college basketball) while allowing opponents to shoot 34.6%.
The Thunderbirds are posting 92.8 points per game at home. In road games, they are averaging 73.8 points per contest.
Southern Utah has seen a decrease in scoring lately, putting up 76.8 points per game in its last 10 outings, 6.2 points fewer than the 83.0 it has scored this year.
Utah Tech Stats, Odds & Insights
Utah Tech outscores opponents by 2.3 points per game (posting 75.6 points per game, 88th in college basketball, and giving up 73.3 per contest, 275th in college basketball) and has a +76 scoring differential.
The Trailblazers post just 2.1 more points per game (75.6) than the Thunderbirds concede (73.5).
Utah Tech connects on 8.6 three-pointers per game (63rd in college basketball) at a 37.9% rate (21st in college basketball), compared to the 7.1 per game its opponents make, at a 36.4% rate.
The Trailblazers average 79.9 points per game at home, and 72.3 on the road.
While Utah Tech is posting 75.6 points per game in 2022-23, it has bettered that mark in its past 10 games, tallying 75.9 a contest.
Thunderbirds Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tevian Jones | 30 | 17.7 | 4.5 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 2.4 |
| Maizen Fausett | 31 | 12.5 | 6.6 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 1.3 |
| Drake Allen | 31 | 11.2 | 3.3 | 3.5 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Harrison Butler | 31 | 11.1 | 6.8 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 1.0 |
| Jason Spurgin | 31 | 9.7 | 5.5 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 1.6 | 0.0 |
Trailblazers Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Gooden | 27 | 16.3 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 1.9 |
| Isaiah Pope | 32 | 13.3 | 4.1 | 2.6 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 1.6 |
| Jacob Nicolds | 32 | 10.2 | 4.0 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 1.1 |
| Tanner Christensen | 31 | 9.6 | 7.1 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.3 |
| Noa Gonsalves | 31 | 8.7 | 2.8 | 1.8 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 1.8 |
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