Southern Utah Thunderbirds @ Northern Arizona Lumberjacks
4-9, 0-8 Away
57
4-9, 0-8 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 25 | 57 | |
NAU | 30 | 35 | 65 |
5-6, 5-1 Home
65
5-6, 5-1 Home
Abelman scores 24 as Northern Arizona knocks off Southern Utah 65-57
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- — Ryan Abelman's 24 points helped Northern Arizona defeat Southern Utah 65-57 on Thursday.
Abelman added five rebounds for the Lumberjacks (5-6). Karl Markus Poom scored 10 points while finishing 5 of 9 from the floor and added seven rebounds. Zack Davidson had eight points and finished 4 of 8 from the floor.
The Thunderbirds (4-9) were led by Zach Bell, who posted 12 points. Lorenzo Abellar added 10 points for Southern Utah.
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Game Information
Flagstaff, AZ
Referee:Bret Smith
Referee:Matthew Rukasin
Referee:Jason Garretson
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| United Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Valley | 14-4 | - | 25-9 |
| California Baptist | 13-5 | 1 | 25-9 |
| Utah Tech | 11-7 | 3 | 19-15 |
| UT Arlington | 9-9 | 5 | 18-14 |
| Southern Utah | 6-12 | 8 | 10-22 |
| Tarleton State | 5-13 | 9 | 14-18 |
| Abilene Christian | 5-13 | 9 | 14-19 |
| Big Sky Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland State | 13-5 | - | 20-11 |
| Montana State | 12-6 | 1 | 18-14 |
| Eastern Washington | 11-7 | 2 | 14-19 |
| Northern Colorado | 10-8 | 3 | 20-12 |
| Montana | 10-8 | 3 | 18-16 |
| Weber State | 10-8 | 3 | 16-16 |
| Idaho | 9-9 | 4 | 21-15 |
| Sacramento State | 6-12 | 7 | 10-21 |
| Idaho State | 5-13 | 8 | 13-20 |
| Northern Arizona | 4-14 | 9 | 10-22 |
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