The Southern Utah Thunderbirds made a statement on Saturday night as they defeated the Idaho State Bengals 82-74. The Thunderbirds were led by senior guard Cameron Fallah who had a game-high 29 points.
It was a back-and-forth affair early on, with both teams trading baskets. But the Thunderbirds were able to take control of the game in the second half, outscoring the Bengals 45-32.
Fallah was the star of the night for Southern Utah, as he shot 11-of-17 from the field and 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added five rebounds and four assists to his stat line. His performance was instrumental in helping the Thunderbirds secure the victory.
The Thunderbirds also got strong contributions from their other players. Junior forward John Knight III had a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds, while senior guard Dre Marin chipped in with 14 points and five assists.
The win was a big one for Southern Utah as it improved their record to 8-4 in the Big Sky Conference. With the win, the Thunderbirds are now in a tie for third place in the conference standings.
The Thunderbirds will look to build on this win as they take on Montana State next Saturday. If they can come away with another victory, they will be in a great position to make a run at the Big Sky Conference title.
Overall, it was a great performance by the Thunderbirds and Fallah in particular. His 29 points helped lead Southern Utah to a big victory over Idaho State and put them in a great position moving forward.
