Utah Tech University Athletics

At Utah Tech 2025-26: Played in all six spring events and posted a 77.00 scoring average with four par or better rounds … finished a season-best t-21^st at the WAC Championships, where he fired a season-low 1-under 71 in the second round … earned Academic All-WAC honors.

Before Utah Tech: Originally signed to play golf at Towson, but did not compete in any team events during his two seasons with the Tigers’ program (2023-25) … played his senior year of high school golf at Boise HS … also attended Twin Falls HS, where he helped lead the Bruins to back-to-back state titles … earned three varsity letters in golf and was a first team all-conference … named TFHS team player of the year in 2019 and 2021 ... earned medalist honors at three events during his junior season … also lettered in football and was second team all-conference pick at quarterback … was named TFHS Male Student-Athlete of the Year in 2021-22.  
 
More on Braden: Born in Logan, Utah … parents are Lance and Sherri Anderson … father Lance is Utah Tech’s head football coach … assisted with the Trailblazer football team operations during the 2025 season … also recruited by Towson, Virginia Tech, Boston College, Maryland, Cal Poly, Xavier and Seattle U … favorite athlete is LeBron James … favorite food is Italian… graduated with his Bachelor’s degree in Recreation and Sports Management last spring, and is currently working on his Master’s degree in sports management. 
 
Why Braden chose Utah Tech: “I chose Utah Tech because to be with my parents, the great weather year-round, the amazing practice facility, and because of Coach Sutterfield.”