In Cedar City, Utah, Seattle U emerged victorious against Southern Utah with a final score of 62-39 on Thursday. Key player Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe was instrumental in the win, scoring 16 points and securing 11 rebounds for the Redhawks, who now hold a record of 12-17 overall and 7-8 within the Western Athletic Conference. Malek Gomma contributed significantly, adding 10 points to Seattle U’s total while making 5 out of 8 field goal attempts, and he also collected five rebounds. Paris Dawson scored 10 points, shooting 4 of 9 from the field and impressively 2 of 4 from beyond the arc.
Kai Burdick made notable contributions for Southern Utah, although the team fell short. Burdick ended the game with nine points, seven rebounds, and two blocks, as the Thunderbirds now have a 12-18 record overall and 4-12 in conference play. JT Langston Jr. also scored nine points for the Thunderbirds, while Lorenzo Abellar added seven points to their tally.
Looking ahead, Seattle U is set to face off against Utah Tech in their next game on Saturday as they continue their schedule in the Western Athletic Conference.
