Stephen F. Austin
10-2,2-0Southland
McNeese
5-7,0-1Southland
Kensmil has double-double in SFA's 81-73 victory over McNeese State
12/21/2019 9:47:00 PM | Men's Basketball
LAKE CHARLES, LA -- Gavin Kensmil secured a double-double with 21 points and 11 rebounds to help the SFA men's basketball team knock off the McNeese State Cowboys 81-73 on the road Saturday.
SFA's overall record moved to 10-2 and conference record improved to 2-0 following the win.
The 'Jacks had three players score in double figures, led by Kensmil, who recorded a double-double with 21 points and 11 rebounds. Cameron Johnson tacked on 18 points and seven rebounds from the bench and Nathan Bain helped out with 12 points and six rebounds.
SFA shared the ball well in Saturday's game, racking up 17 assists on 30 made field goals. Individually, David Kachelries dished out the most for the 'Jacks with five assists and Charlie Daniels also added three assists of his own.
The SFA defense was effective at taking away the basketball in Saturday's game, forcing 17 McNeese State turnovers. Those takeaways turned into 25 points on the other end of the floor. Daniels led the way individually for the 'Jacks with three steals.
INSIDE THE BOX
» With his nine points Saturday, Kevon Harris moves into the 10th all-time on the SFA scoring lists with 1,501 points.
» Gavin Kensmil notched an impressive double-double for the 'Jacks with 21 points and 11 rebounds.
» The 'Jacks shot well from three point range, knocking down six of 14 long range attempts.
» SFA never trailed in the second half on its way to victory.
» SFA tallied 17 total assists in the game.
» The SFA bench made an impact by adding 32 points to its scoring output.
» The 'Jacks turned 17 turnovers into 25 points on the offensive end.
» SFA had a 37-28 edge on the boards in the win.
» The SFA defense forced 17 turnovers.
» SFA cleaned up on the offensive glass, collecting 10 offensive boards in the game.
» Gavin Kensmil led the 'Jacks with 21 points.
» SFA got a team-high 11 rebounds from Gavin Kensmil.
GAME SUMMARY
After jumping out to a 40-39 advantage, SFA went on a 7-0 run with 1:18 left in the first half, culminating in a bucket from Kensmil, to increase its lead to 47-39, a score that would hold until halftime. SFA did most of its first half damage in the paint, scoring 24 of its 47 points close to the basket.
SFA kept its lead intact before going on an 8-0 run to grow the lead to 68-52 with 8:15 to go in the contest. The Cowboys narrowed the margin somewhat before the game was over, but the 'Jacks still cruised the rest of the way for the 81-73 win. SFA took care of business in the paint, recording 22 of its 34 points in the lane.
NEXT UP
The 'Jacks are back in action on Saturday, December 28 against Paul Quinn at 2 p.m. in the William R. Johnson Coliseum.
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