Inside SFA Athletics | Feb. 17-21
2/18/2020 1:49:00 PM | Baseball, General, Men's Basketball, Softball, Track & Field, Women's Tennis, Beach Volleyball
NACOGDOCHES, Texas – A host of SFA teams were in action this week, as men's and women's basketball each enjoyed a one-game week, softball played five games at the Maverick Classic, and baseball opened its 2020 season at Arkansas State. Women's tennis played a pair of matches, women's bowling competed in the Mid-Winter Invitational, and men's and women's golf each played in their first tournament of the spring season.
This weekend, SFA baseball hosts a tournament in Nacogdoches with games against SIU-Edwardsville and UT-Arlington. The men's basketball team hosts Central Arkansas at home on Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m, while the women's team travels to Conway.
SFA beach volleyball opens its inaugural season at the Kingsville Tournament in Kingsville, Texas, while track and field heads to the Texas A&M Invitational in College Station on Saturday.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
The men's basketball team avenged its only conference loss this season on Wednesday in Corpus Christi, taking down the Islanders thanks to a career-best 23 points from Gavin Kensmil. The 'Jacks will face the Bears of Central Arkansas at home on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m, before hitting the road to Incarnate Word on Saturday in a doubleheader with the women's team.
The 'Jacks are ranked ninth in the collegeinsider.com Top 25 Mid-Major poll, and are up to 14 votes received in the AP Top 25 Poll for men's college basketball. The buzz about SFA has even emanated from respected CBB sources such as Ken Pomeroy and Dick Vitale. Senior guard Kevon Harris is a sure bet to make SFA basketball history on Wednesday night, as he needs just three points to pass former Lumberjack star Thomas Walkup (2012-16) for the most points scored in an SFA uniform during the NCAA era.
To purchase tickets, click here: TICKETS. For a full men's basketball schedule, click on the link below.
MEN'S BASKETBALL SCHEDULE PAGE
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
The Ladyjacks won a battle for Southland supremacy on Wednesday in Nacogdoches, downing the Islanders of Corpus-Christi in the team's annual Pink Out game to take sole possession of first place in the league standings. The Ladyjacks still own a half-game lead on Sam Houston State and Corpus Christi after Saturday's bye, and will head to Conway for a matchup with the Sugar Bears of Central Arkansas on Wednesday.
The Ladyjacks will play four of their final six games on the road as play winds down in the Southland Conference season.
To purchase tickets, click here: TICKETS. For a full women's basketball schedule, click on the link below.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL SCHEDULE PAGE
WOMEN'S TENNIS
The women's tennis team will play one match this weekend on the road against Texas A&M on Saturday. The Ladyjacks are 5-4 on the season after splitting weekend matches over the weekend against Prairie View A&M and the University of Houston.
For a full women's tennis schedule, click on the link below.
WOMEN'S TENNIS SCHEDULE PAGE
BEACH VOLLEYBALL
Fans of beach volleyball rejoice; the Ladyjacks' inaugural season begins this weekend in Kingsville, as SFA will play against Texas A&M-Kingsville, Cedar Valley, University of Ottawa-Kansas, and Missouri Baptist.
For a full beach volleyball schedule, click on the link below.
BEACH VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE PAGE
SOFTBALL
The softball team played five games over the weekend at the Maverick Classic, going 2-3 overall. Despite dropping games to UMKC and host UT-Arlington, the Ladyjacks registered strong wins over Kent State (3-1) and Texas Southern (9-0), and are 6-3 on the season heading into their third tournament of the spring this weekend. The team heads to Mobile to play in the Mardi Gras Invitational this weekend, which features action against Memphis, Jacksonville and South Alabama.
Freshman Shaylon Govan has been an early bright spot for the Ladyjacks, owning a .346 batting average with eight extra-base hits (five doubles, three home runs) in her first nine games as a Ladyjack. Alex Hedspeth has opened up her sophomore campaign as a nearly impossible out for opposing teams, accruing a .440 average with nine runs scored. In the circle, Ashley Kriesel has a 3-1 record with a 1.68 ERA through four starts to lead the 'Jacks.
For a full softball schedule, click on the link below.
SOFTBALL SCHEDULE PAGE
BASEBALL
SFA baseball battled through some very cold weather in Jonesboro over the weekend, taking one of three games against Arkansas State. Senior Skylar Black opened his 2020 campaign with three RBI in SFA's 3-2 opening day victory, and Jared Martin tacked on a home run in the final game of the series to go along with a team-high .455 average entering the weekend tournament.
SFA will play host to SIU-Edwardsville and UT-Arlington for a slew of games this weekend at Jaycees Field in Nacogdoches. A full tournament schedule is available via the schedule page below. Those interested in purchasing tickets can do so at the following link: TICKETS
For a full baseball schedule, click on the link below.
BASEBALL SCHEDULE PAGE
TRACK AND FIELD
Sophomore Branson Ellis obliterated the SFA indoor pole vault record over the weekend at the Toyota USATF Indoor Championships in Albuquerque, clearing 5.80m (19-0.25) to moved into a tied for third in the NCAA's. Teammate Kaylee Bizzell also had a standout day in the vault, clearing 4.50m (14-9) to rank first in the SLC and fourth in the NCAA.
The bulk of the track team competed at the Tyson Invitational in Fayetteville, Arkansas, where several standout performances were registered, including a school record in the 3000m by Kelsey Ramirez, a PR in the weight throw by Trenton Bridges, an excellent mark in the 200m dash by Jeremiah Curry, and a stellar group performance by the women's 800m trio of Nissi Kabongo, LaSean Davis and Brianna Nolen.
This weekend, track and field travels to College Station for the Texas A&M Invitational, a one-day event that is sure to see some more impressive performances.
For a full track and field schedule, click on the link below.
TRACK AND FIELD SCHEDULE PAGE
FOR MORE COVERAGE
Follow us all season long on twitter @SFA_Athletics, on Facebook at facebook.com/SFALumberjacks and on our official website at www.sfajacks.com.
This weekend, SFA baseball hosts a tournament in Nacogdoches with games against SIU-Edwardsville and UT-Arlington. The men's basketball team hosts Central Arkansas at home on Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m, while the women's team travels to Conway.
SFA beach volleyball opens its inaugural season at the Kingsville Tournament in Kingsville, Texas, while track and field heads to the Texas A&M Invitational in College Station on Saturday.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
The men's basketball team avenged its only conference loss this season on Wednesday in Corpus Christi, taking down the Islanders thanks to a career-best 23 points from Gavin Kensmil. The 'Jacks will face the Bears of Central Arkansas at home on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m, before hitting the road to Incarnate Word on Saturday in a doubleheader with the women's team.
The 'Jacks are ranked ninth in the collegeinsider.com Top 25 Mid-Major poll, and are up to 14 votes received in the AP Top 25 Poll for men's college basketball. The buzz about SFA has even emanated from respected CBB sources such as Ken Pomeroy and Dick Vitale. Senior guard Kevon Harris is a sure bet to make SFA basketball history on Wednesday night, as he needs just three points to pass former Lumberjack star Thomas Walkup (2012-16) for the most points scored in an SFA uniform during the NCAA era.
To purchase tickets, click here: TICKETS. For a full men's basketball schedule, click on the link below.
MEN'S BASKETBALL SCHEDULE PAGE
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
The Ladyjacks won a battle for Southland supremacy on Wednesday in Nacogdoches, downing the Islanders of Corpus-Christi in the team's annual Pink Out game to take sole possession of first place in the league standings. The Ladyjacks still own a half-game lead on Sam Houston State and Corpus Christi after Saturday's bye, and will head to Conway for a matchup with the Sugar Bears of Central Arkansas on Wednesday.
The Ladyjacks will play four of their final six games on the road as play winds down in the Southland Conference season.
To purchase tickets, click here: TICKETS. For a full women's basketball schedule, click on the link below.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL SCHEDULE PAGE
WOMEN'S TENNIS
The women's tennis team will play one match this weekend on the road against Texas A&M on Saturday. The Ladyjacks are 5-4 on the season after splitting weekend matches over the weekend against Prairie View A&M and the University of Houston.
For a full women's tennis schedule, click on the link below.
WOMEN'S TENNIS SCHEDULE PAGE
BEACH VOLLEYBALL
Fans of beach volleyball rejoice; the Ladyjacks' inaugural season begins this weekend in Kingsville, as SFA will play against Texas A&M-Kingsville, Cedar Valley, University of Ottawa-Kansas, and Missouri Baptist.
For a full beach volleyball schedule, click on the link below.
BEACH VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE PAGE
SOFTBALL
The softball team played five games over the weekend at the Maverick Classic, going 2-3 overall. Despite dropping games to UMKC and host UT-Arlington, the Ladyjacks registered strong wins over Kent State (3-1) and Texas Southern (9-0), and are 6-3 on the season heading into their third tournament of the spring this weekend. The team heads to Mobile to play in the Mardi Gras Invitational this weekend, which features action against Memphis, Jacksonville and South Alabama.
Freshman Shaylon Govan has been an early bright spot for the Ladyjacks, owning a .346 batting average with eight extra-base hits (five doubles, three home runs) in her first nine games as a Ladyjack. Alex Hedspeth has opened up her sophomore campaign as a nearly impossible out for opposing teams, accruing a .440 average with nine runs scored. In the circle, Ashley Kriesel has a 3-1 record with a 1.68 ERA through four starts to lead the 'Jacks.
For a full softball schedule, click on the link below.
SOFTBALL SCHEDULE PAGE
BASEBALL
SFA baseball battled through some very cold weather in Jonesboro over the weekend, taking one of three games against Arkansas State. Senior Skylar Black opened his 2020 campaign with three RBI in SFA's 3-2 opening day victory, and Jared Martin tacked on a home run in the final game of the series to go along with a team-high .455 average entering the weekend tournament.
SFA will play host to SIU-Edwardsville and UT-Arlington for a slew of games this weekend at Jaycees Field in Nacogdoches. A full tournament schedule is available via the schedule page below. Those interested in purchasing tickets can do so at the following link: TICKETS
For a full baseball schedule, click on the link below.
BASEBALL SCHEDULE PAGE
TRACK AND FIELD
Sophomore Branson Ellis obliterated the SFA indoor pole vault record over the weekend at the Toyota USATF Indoor Championships in Albuquerque, clearing 5.80m (19-0.25) to moved into a tied for third in the NCAA's. Teammate Kaylee Bizzell also had a standout day in the vault, clearing 4.50m (14-9) to rank first in the SLC and fourth in the NCAA.
The bulk of the track team competed at the Tyson Invitational in Fayetteville, Arkansas, where several standout performances were registered, including a school record in the 3000m by Kelsey Ramirez, a PR in the weight throw by Trenton Bridges, an excellent mark in the 200m dash by Jeremiah Curry, and a stellar group performance by the women's 800m trio of Nissi Kabongo, LaSean Davis and Brianna Nolen.
This weekend, track and field travels to College Station for the Texas A&M Invitational, a one-day event that is sure to see some more impressive performances.
For a full track and field schedule, click on the link below.
TRACK AND FIELD SCHEDULE PAGE
FOR MORE COVERAGE
Follow us all season long on twitter @SFA_Athletics, on Facebook at facebook.com/SFALumberjacks and on our official website at www.sfajacks.com.
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