Southern Utah lost Thursday night to the Southern District Spartans, 106-84, in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The Spartans raced out to a 14-1 lead before Matt Hodgson scored inside and the Thunderbirds cut the lead to 25-17. The T-Birds had trailed by as many as 16 early in the game. SUU couldn't get any closer than eight and trailing 60-42 in the 3rd quarter, saw the Spartans score 17 straight points to take total control of the game 77-42.

The Thunderbirds continued to battle with the experienced Spartans and got back to within 20 late in the games fourth quarter. The Spartans scored inside and out and played solid defense to grab control of the game in the first half. Jackson Stevenette scored 11 first half points for SUU.

Southern Utah will close out its four game Australian Tour Friday night with another game in the Brisbane area...a 7:30 start..3:30 Friday morning in Cedar City.