SUU women set rebounding record in 87-31 opening win over Redlands
The Thunderbirds grabbed 75 rebounds, breaking a program mark that stood since 2013.
CEDAR CITY - Southern Utah's women's basketball team opened its 2026-27 season Monday, Nov. 2, with an 87-31 win over Redlands at the America First Event Center and set a program record with 75 rebounds, according to SUU Athletics. The Thunderbirds are 1-0.
The old single-game record was 74, against Arizona Christian in 2013. SUU outrebounded Redlands 75-27 and held a 66-6 scoring edge in the paint, the box score shows.
SUU scored the game's first 12 points, led 38-17 at halftime and opened the third quarter on a 10-0 run.
Freshman Diana Sorrondo scored a game-high 17 points in 11 minutes off the bench in her SUU debut. Senior Brooklyn Fely had 14 points, a career-high 19 rebounds and five assists. Senior Ava Uhrich added 16 points and 11 rebounds, and junior Denver Anderson scored 12.
Redlands made 9 of 68 shots, 13.2 percent. SUU shot 50.7 percent but turned the ball over 21 times.
Southern Utah plays at New Mexico State at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6.
Source: Southern Utah University Athletics, "Thunderbirds Set Program Rebounding Record in 87-31 Season-Opening Win Over Redlands," Nov. 2, 2026; official box score