SOUTHERN UTAH THUNDERBIRDS WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Nestled in Cedar City at 5,600 feet elevation, Southern Utah University's women's basketball program operates from America First Events Center with a roster of 15 players competing in the Western Athletic Conference. The Thunderbirds have built a strong home presence this season, posting an 11-1 record at their venue while navigating a more challenging 6-7 road slate for a 17-8 overall mark. Coach Tracy Mason's squad scores 73.4 points per game while holding opponents to 66.2, demonstrating defensive discipline across the 15-player rotation.
Southern Utah's 6-4 conference record positions the Thunderbirds competitively within WAC standings heading into the final stretch. The program draws from the university's 15,444-student enrollment base in southwestern Utah, a region that has developed consistent basketball support since the institution's founding in 1897. Home-court advantage has proven decisive this season, with the 11-1 record at America First Events Center substantially outpacing the team's road performance, suggesting Mason's system thrives in familiar confines while the road environment presents ongoing tactical adjustments.
KEY FACTS
| School | Southern Utah University |
| Sport | Women's Basketball |
| Conference | Western Athletic Conference |
| Division | D1-FCS |
| Location | Cedar City, Utah |
| Venue | America First Events Center |
| Head Coach | Tracy Mason |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Denver Anderson | F |
| 10 | Joss Baker | G |
| 13 | Ashley Banks | C |
| 15 | Nike Borg | C |
| 3 | Sierra Chambers | G |
| 1 | Kortney Doman | G |
| 4 | Brooklyn Fely | F |
| 2 | Bella Hasan | G |
| 5 | Charli Kay | G |
| 22 | Devyn Kiernan | G |
| 33 | Vallory Kuelker | G |
| 35 | Olivia Malafu | F |
| 20 | Emily Scholtes | F |
| 11 | Morgan Trigueiro | G |
| 44 | Ava Uhrich | F |
SEASON RECORD
19-13
Overall
13-2
Home
6-11
Away
8-7
Conference
72.3 PPG / 68.2 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 | Park University Gilbert Buccaneers | W 103-55 |
| Nov 8 | Washington State Cougars | W 77-64 |
| Nov 14 | Eastern Washington Eagles | W 74-68 |
| Nov 15 | Idaho Vandals | L 72-76 |
| Nov 19 | Benedictine Mesa Redhawks | W 91-68 |
| Nov 22 | Cal Poly Mustangs | W 85-80 |
| Nov 29 | Nelson American Indiana College Warriors | W 111-41 |
| Dec 4 | New Mexico State Aggies | W 69-59 |
| Dec 7 | Colorado State Rams | L 47-70 |
| Dec 13 | Boise State Broncos | L 66-81 |
| Dec 20 | Omaha Mavericks | W 80-47 |
| Dec 21 | Loyola Marymount Lions | L 68-76 |
| Dec 30 | Utah Tech Trailblazers | W 78-60 |
| Jan 3 | UT Arlington Mavericks | W 58-55 |
| Jan 9 | Utah Valley Wolverines | W 76-68 |
| Jan 10 | California Baptist Lancers | L 77-82 |
| Jan 16 | Tarleton State Texans | L 55-81 |
| Jan 17 | Abilene Christian Wildcats | L 54-82 |
| Jan 23 | Utah Valley Wolverines | W 64-60 |
| Jan 24 | Utah Tech Trailblazers | W 62-49 |
| Jan 30 | UT Arlington Mavericks | W 77-68 |
| Jan 31 | Abilene Christian Wildcats | W 71-68 |
| Feb 7 | Tarleton State Texans | L 57-59 |
| Feb 13 | California Baptist Lancers | W 85-70 |
| Feb 14 | UT Arlington Mavericks | W 78-67 |
| Feb 19 | Tarleton State Texans | W 76-69 |
| Feb 22 | Abilene Christian Wildcats | W 78-70 |
| Feb 28 | Utah Tech Trailblazers | L 66-83 |
| Mar 6 | Utah Valley Wolverines | L 53-74 |
| Mar 7 | California Baptist Lancers | L 61-77 |
| Mar 12 | UT Arlington Mavericks | L 65-70 |
| Mar 22 | Pepperdine Waves | L 80-85 |
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Utah Women's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Southern Utah Women's Basketball compete in?
- Southern Utah Thunderbirds Women's Basketball competes in the Western Athletic Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.
- Where does Southern Utah play women's basketball home games?
- Southern Utah Women's Basketball plays home games at America First Events Center in Cedar City, UT.
- Who is the head coach of Southern Utah Women's Basketball?
- The head coach of Southern Utah Thunderbirds Women's Basketball is Tracy Mason.
- When was Southern Utah Women's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Southern Utah Women's Basketball is not currently available.