A three-point win over Cal State Northridge last week gives Southern Utah a chance to turn what's left of their dismal season into something positive. Victory today at Sacramento State would give the Thunderbirds a part of the American West Conference title and a 3-1 league record.

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"If we can go beat Sacramento, we feel like we've won the conference championship; that can erase a lot of bad memories," head coach Jack Bishop said.Sacramento's 47-32 loss to UC Davis sends the Hornets to the field at 2-1 in the conference, essentially making today's contest the league championship game. "Whoever wins will tie with Davis, and since we beat Davis, we'll feel we're champions," Bishop said.

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