Utah Tech beats SUU volleyball 3-1 in Cedar City, sweeping the season series
Thunderbirds take the third set before the Trailblazers close it out; SUU's last road match is Thursday at Northern Colorado
CEDAR CITY - Utah Tech beat Southern Utah volleyball 3-1 (25-12, 25-22, 18-25, 25-15) Tuesday night at the America First Event Center, according to the SUU Athletics recap, giving the Trailblazers both meetings with their in-state rival this season.
What it means for you: The Thunderbirds' next match, and their last away from the America First Event Center, is Thursday, Nov. 12, at 6 p.m. at Northern Colorado in Greeley, Colo., the recap says.
SUU led the second set 7-2 and stayed in front late before a 5-0 Utah Tech run made it 23-21; the Trailblazers won it 25-22. Southern Utah took the third set 25-18, out-hitting Utah Tech.211 to.022 in that set.
Audrey Atwood had 11 digs and tied for the team lead with eight kills. Ryen Smith added eight kills on.333 hitting with three blocks. Kaitlyn Barnes had nine digs and a season-high five kills, and Molly Mitchell had five kills on.455 hitting with no errors and three aces.
Source: SUU Athletics, "Thunderbirds Push Hard, Come Up Short Against Trailblazers" (Nov. 10, 2026); SUU volleyball 2026 schedule