The Trailblazers took down Southern Utah Saturday afternoon 5-4 for Dixie State's first NCAA Division I win. 

What head coach Randy Simkins said: "I'm very proud of the way our girls fought back today and closed the game out.  All three pitchers did a great job keeping us in the game and pitching us out of some tight spots. We also had some really strong defensive plays to save runs from scoring. We also had better performances at the plate today."

How it happened:  Southern Utah got on the board first thanks to a two run shot over center field in the top of the first inning. In the top of the third inning, SUU homered over the right center fence giving them a 3-0 lead. 

In the bottom of the third, Dixie State got two runners on base in scoring position. Mallory Eldredge singled to left center scoring two runners cutting the score deficit. As the third inning came to a close DSU trailed 3-2 to Southern Utah. 

The fourth inning went scoreless for both teams but Dixie State tied the game up 3-3 in the bottom of the fifth thanks to a Southern Utah throwing error. 

Southern Utah was able to get one runner across the plate in the top of the sixth. SUU's narrow 4-3 lead didn't last long as the Trailblazers answered back in the bottom of the inning. With two outs, Kirsten Quigley drew a walk and then quickly stole second base. With Quigley in scoring position, Hannah Hughbanks singled up the middle and Quigley took off for home. With the run across the plate safely, Hughbanks' RBI tied the game at 4-4. 

With a runner on second and still two outs, Meagan Anders singled through the left side for what ended up being the game winning RBI. As the two teams headed into the final inning of play, Dixie State had a 5-4 lead. 

The Thunderbirds weren't going down easily as they started the top of the seventh with a double. That was all they allowed as the Trailblazers locked down on defense as DSU execute three consecutive defensive plays against the SUU batters who fouled out to right field, grounded out for a 5-3 putout, and popped up to the shortstop. With that final out, Dixie State earned its first victory as a Division I team. 

At the plate: Dixie State scored five runs from six hits and four RBIs. DSU drew five walks and had just two strikeouts. Eldredge led DSU with two hits and two RBIs from three at bats. including one double, one run, one RBI and one walk.   

Dixie State also showed its sly side as they were successful on three stolen bases. 

Southern Utah ended the game with four runs from 10 hits. SUU drew just three walks and had eight strikeouts. 

In the field: Dixie State had 21 putouts and six assists. Shea Clements closed out eight for the game high. 

In the circle: Kate Dolinski started in the circle for the Trailblazers and pitched 2.1 innings, gave up six hits and three runs with one walk. Dolinski did end her time in the circle with three strikeouts in the 14 batters faced.

Carissa Burgess came in and pitched 3.2 innings for DSU. She gave up four hits and one run with two walks and five strikeouts in the 16 batters faced.

Ashtyn Bauerle closed the game and pitched one inning and faced three batters. 

Notes to know:  Dixie State has officially claimed its first NCAA Division I victory and has a 1-2 overall record on the season. 

Up Next: Dixie State will take on Washington and UNLV tomorrow as they continue finish up action in Las Vegas, Nev.