Southern Utah Thunderbirds Dominate Nobel Knights 103-68
Saturday, November 22, 2025, 8:30 PM ET · America First Events Center
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Who won Nobel Knights vs Southern Utah Thunderbirds?
Southern Utah Thunderbirds beat Nobel Knights 103-68 at America First Events Center on November 22, 2025.
In a commanding performance, the Southern Utah Thunderbirds defeated the Nobel Knights with a final score of 103-68. This victory comes at a crucial time for the Thunderbirds, who had been struggling with a recent record of 2-8 over their last ten games, including a three-game losing streak. The win not only breaks their losing streak but also showcases their offensive capabilities, as they averaged 70.8 points per game while allowing 85.5 points in their previous outings. In contrast, the Nobel Knights have been on a downward spiral, losing their last six games and averaging just 54.2 points while conceding 94.2 points per game.
The game took place at the America First Events Center, where the Thunderbirds have a home record of 1-3 this season. The Knights, on the other hand, have struggled significantly on the road, holding an 0-6 record away from home. The Thunderbirds capitalized on their home court advantage, demonstrating a strong offensive strategy that overwhelmed the Knights throughout the match.
In terms of recent form, Southern Utah's last five games had shown a slight improvement in scoring, averaging 79.8 points while allowing 93.0 points. Their previous match against the Washington State Cougars ended in a 74-98 loss, but the Thunderbirds rebounded effectively against the Knights. The Thunderbirds' last win prior to this game was against the Bethesda Flames, where they secured a significant victory of 118-60. This win against the Knights further emphasizes their potential to perform well at home.
The Nobel Knights entered the game with a dismal record of 0-6 in their last six outings, with their most recent loss being a 48-96 defeat against the Utah Tech Trailblazers. Their struggles have been evident, as they have not been able to find any rhythm offensively or defensively, leading to an average of just 55.0 points scored in their last five games while allowing 93.4 points.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but the overall performance of the Knights suggests that they may be facing challenges in their roster depth and cohesion. The Thunderbirds, with their recent win, will be looking to build on this momentum, while the Knights will need to regroup and address their issues if they hope to turn their season around.
The betting market had heavily favored the Thunderbirds, with a home win probability of 1.0, indicating a strong expectation for their victory. The conditions during the game appeared to be favorable for both teams, but the Thunderbirds utilized their home advantage effectively.
As the game progressed, notable scoring plays included a series of successful shots from Lorenzo Abellar, who made significant contributions with a jumper and a layup, and Brayden Johnson, who added a three-point jumper to the mix. The Thunderbirds' ability to score from various positions on the court was evident, as they consistently found ways to penetrate the Knights' defense.
Overall, this match highlighted the Thunderbirds' potential to compete effectively, especially on their home turf, while the Knights will need to address their ongoing struggles to avoid further losses in the season.
Leaders
- PointsDylan Jones15Southern Utah Thunderbirds
- AssistsJaiden Feroah3Southern Utah Thunderbirds
- ReboundsIsaiah Cottrell6Southern Utah Thunderbirds
- PointsMykale Mundy21Nobel Knights
- AssistsKevin Hymes1Nobel Knights
- ReboundsCaleb Palmer5Nobel Knights
Recent form
Southern Utah Thunderbirds
Last 10: 2-8Streak L370.8 scored · 85.5 allowed per game1-3 at home
- L74-98at Washington State CougarsNov 20
- L50-122at Gonzaga BulldogsNov 18
- L85-90at Omaha MavericksNov 16
- W118-60vs Bethesda FlamesNov 12
- L72-95vs UT Rio Grande Valley VaquerosNov 9
- L64-81at Arizona State Sun DevilsNov 5
- L65-72vs Utah Tech TrailblazersMar 11
- L39-62vs Seattle U RedhawksMar 7
- L59-100at Utah Valley WolverinesMar 1
- W82-75at Utah Tech TrailblazersFeb 28
Nobel Knights
Last 6: 0-6Streak L654.2 scored · 94.2 allowed per game0-6 away
- L48-96at Utah Tech TrailblazersNov 22
- L55-92at Montana State BobcatsNov 20
- L54-87at Long Beach State BeachNov 20
- L58-99at Cal State Northridge MatadorsNov 4
- L60-93at Cal State Fullerton TitansDec 28
- L50-98at Cal State Northridge MatadorsNov 14
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland State | 20-11 | - | 13-5 |
| Montana State | 18-14 | 1 | 12-6 |
| Eastern Washington | 14-19 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Northern Colorado | 20-12 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Montana | 18-16 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Weber State | 16-16 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Idaho | 21-15 | 4 | 9-9 |
| Sacramento State | 10-21 | 8 | 6-12 |
| Idaho State | 13-20 | 8 | 5-13 |
| Northern Arizona | 10-22 | 9 | 4-14 |
Box score
| Stat | Nobel Knights | Southern Utah Thunderbirds |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 24-58 | 33-61 |
| Field goal % | 41 | 54 |
| Three-pointers | 1-6 | 8-19 |
| Three-point % | 17 | 42 |
| Free throws | 19-23 | 29-36 |
| Free throw % | 83 | 81 |
| Rebounds | 28 | 38 |
| Offensive rebounds | 8 | 9 |
| Defensive rebounds | 20 | 29 |
| Assists | 5 | 16 |
| Steals | 3 | 9 |
| Blocks | 3 | 7 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 7 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 2 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 2 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 8 | 24 |
| Fast-break points | 13 | 28 |
| Points in the paint | 28 | 44 |
| Fouls | 25 | 18 |
| Largest lead | 5 | 39 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half39-70Jalen Lee made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half39-72Logan Stephens made Jumper.
- 2nd Half41-72Mykale Mundy made Jumper.
- 2nd Half41-75Dylan Jones made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Zach Bell.
- 2nd Half41-77Kai Burdick made Dunk. Assisted by Zach Bell.
- 2nd Half43-77Kevin Hymes made Jumper.
- 2nd Half44-77Caleb Palmer made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half44-79Kai Burdick made Dunk. Assisted by Logan Stephens.
- 2nd Half44-82Dylan Jones made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Logan Stephens.
- 2nd Half46-82Caleb Palmer made Dunk.
- 2nd Half46-83Dylan Jones made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half46-84Dylan Jones made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-84Caleb Palmer made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-85Logan Stephens made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-86Logan Stephens made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half49-86Caleb Palmer made Layup.
- 2nd Half50-86Kevin Hymes made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half51-86Kevin Hymes made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half52-86Kevin Hymes made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half52-89Dylan Jones made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jaiden Feroah.
- 2nd Half54-89Ryan Frazer made Layup.
- 2nd Half56-89Mykale Mundy made Jumper.
- 2nd Half57-89Caleb Palmer made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half58-89Caleb Palmer made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half58-90Chuks Isitua made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half58-91Chuks Isitua made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half58-93Chuks Isitua made Layup.
- 2nd Half60-93Mykale Mundy made Jumper.
- 2nd Half61-93Mykale Mundy made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half61-94Zeplin Kidd made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half61-95Zeplin Kidd made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half62-95Maksim Aliakseyeu made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half63-95Maksim Aliakseyeu made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half63-97Lorenzo Abellar made Jumper.
- 2nd Half65-97Maksim Aliakseyeu made Jumper. Assisted by Seven Ferguson.
- 2nd Half65-100Brayden Johnson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Lorenzo Abellar.
- 2nd Half65-102Lorenzo Abellar made Layup.
- 2nd Half65-103Lorenzo Abellar made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-103Seven Ferguson made Layup.
- 2nd Half68-103Seven Ferguson made Free Throw.
Win probability
Above the line favours Southern Utah Thunderbirds, below favours Nobel Knights.
Venue
- America First Events CenterCedar City, UT
- Attendance709
- OfficialsRyan Holmes, Robert Felder, Hayden Hilty
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