ST. GEORGE, Utah-Monday, Dixie State men’s basketball announced a three-game series against regional rival Southern Utah.

The first game of this series will occur November 18, 2020 at the America First Event Center at Cedar City as the Thunderbirds will host the Trailblazers.

This commemorates the first time the squads have met on the hardwood since the 1962-63 season.

At this time, both programs were junior college squads.

Additionally, the Trailblazers and Thunderbirds will play a home-and-home set during the 2021-22 season although the dates have not yet been finalized.

The Trailblazers commence their first WAC season January 2 by facing in-state foe Utah Valley at Orem.