FIVE FANTASTIC YEARS

1. Daugherty earned Most Outstanding Player at the WAC Tournament. Fun fact: She earned 1,000 career points as a Thunderbird.

2. She is the first women’s golfer in Southern Utah history to qualify for NCAA regionals. Fun fact: Her favorite movie is “Karate Kid.”

3. She won bars at a BYU meet with a 9.925 in 2022. Fun fact: Her favorite professional sports teams are the Dallas Cowboys and LA Dodgers.

4. Kho earned Mountain Rim Gymnastics Conference Vault Specialist of the Week on March 13, 2023. Fun fact: Her favorite foods are sushi, spaghetti, ice cream and cheesecake.

5. McClain is a two-time MRGC all-around First Team all-conference. Fun fact: Her favorite TV show is “The Bachelor.”

6. Murakami won the MRGC Bars Championship at the 2022 MRGC Championship. Fun fact: Her favorite professional sports team is the Vegas Golden Knights.

7. Smith was MRGC Second Team on vault in 2021 and 2022. Fun fact: Her favorite movies are “10 Things I Hate About You” and “World War Z.”

8. McKee appeared in 22 matches and 71 sets for Southern Utah. Fun fact: Her go-to pregame snack is fruit snacks.

9. Tanne ran the 5,000 meter in 18:04. Fun fact: Her favorite music artist is Panic at the Disco.

10. White had 61 hits in her first season as a Thunderbird in 2021. Fun fact: Her favorite food is tacos.

11. Barnes scored a career-high 20 points at University of Texas, Arlington this season. Fun fact: He helped the Thunderbirds win the Big Sky Regular Season Championship in his first year on the team.

12. Butler was elected to the Western Athletic Conference All-Tournament Team. Fun fact: His favorite food is chicken alfredo.

13. Fausett is the only Thunderbird to eclipse 1,500 points and over 900 rebounds. Fun fact: His favorite movie is “Space Jam.”

14. Healy made a season-high four three-pointers in the win over Utah Valley University at the Western Athletic Conference Tournament. Fun fact: He played with fellow Thunderbird Felix Lemetti, who was a teammate of Healy’s in high school.

15. Jones received National Association Of Basketball Coaches First Team honors. Fun fact: His brother Torren Jones played in the NBA G-League.

16. Burns rushed for a career-high 61 yards versus Utah Tech. Fun fact: Prior to SUU, he attended William & Mary.

17. Caine finished with 32 total tackles on the season. Fun fact: He is originally from Detroit, Michigan.

18. Cole finished with 161 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Fun fact: He previously played at the University of New Mexico before playing for the Thunderbirds.

19. Gerardi was named to three different allAmerican squads this past season.

Fun fact: His hometown is Oceanside, California

20. Mitchell appeared in three games for the Thunderbirds. Fun Fact: He played for Southern Virginia University before coming to SUU.

21. Phillips appeared in nine games and totaled 129 receiving yards. Fun fact: He played for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Rebels in his hometown prior to attending SUU.

22. Price racked up a season-high six tackles versus Sam Houston State University. Fun fact: He served a mission in Billings, Montana.

23. Stand finished with 5.5 sacks on the season. Fun fact: He has played at all levels of NCAA football: DI, DII, DIII.

24. Thomas has played in 15 games in two years as a Thunderbird. Fun Fact: He was nominated to the 2021 Big Sky All-Academic Team.

25. Labra took 59th place at NCAA regionals. Fun fact: Before attending SUU, he attended San Diego Mesa Community College.

26. Spence has a mile record of 4:32. Fun fact: His favorite food is macaroni and cheese.

27. Douglas helped set a new school record in the 4x100 meter relays. Fun fact: He grew up in Cedar City and attended Canyon View High School.

28. Riggs’ top high jump is 6’8”. Fun fact: His major is biology.

29. Vasquez is fifth place all-time in rocket throws with a 54’8 ¾. Fun fact: He was named an allAmerican in weightlifting in high school.