Saturday, November 19
Brookings, S.D.
6:00 p.m.
Stephen F. Austin
at
South Dakota State
Stephen F Austin Travels to South Dakota State in Mid-Major Clash
11/18/2022 11:08:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Dates: November 19
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Brookings, S.D.
Venue: Frost Arena
Series: 2nd Meeting (SDSU 1-0)
Live Stats: sfajacks.com
Live Stream: Jackrabbits All-Access
Twitter Updates: @SFA_MBB
BROOKINGS, S.D. – Stephen F. Austin is set for a non-conference battle of two high-quality mid-major programs Saturday at South Dakota State. Opening tip is set for 6 p.m. and the live stream is available at gojacks.com and the Jackrabbits All-Access platform.
Early Statistics
Even though it's a small sample size of three games, the Lumberjacks have three student-athletes averaging double-digit points, and two near the 10-point a game threshold.
Sadaidriene Hall is averaging a team-high 16.0 points per game to go with 6.3 rebounds per game. Hall has come off the bench each game this season and provides instant energy for the 'Jacks. Hall scored 20 points on 8-for-12 shooting from the floor in the 93-40 win over LeTourneau.
Hall's 16-point average currently ranks 210th nationally, and ninth in the WAC.
Nana Antwi-Boasiako dropping 13.0 points per game and grabbing a team-high 6.7 rebounds. Antwi-Boasiako's 6.7 boards per game rank 289th nationally and eighth in the conference.
Antwi-Boasiako scored a career-high 21 points and went 13-for-14 at the free-throw line in the 86-71 win over Gardner-Webb.
'Jacks fall to 2-1
SFA dropped a close 69-60 decision at The Sawmill versus Alcorn State.
Hall scored a game-high 16 points on 6-for-9 shooting from the floor.
Latrell Jossell and Roti Ware each scored nine points, while Jaylin Jackson-Posey and Kyle Hayman added six points apiece.
The 'Jacks shot 38.9 percent (21-for-54) from the floor, while the Braves converted 44.4 percent (24-for-54) of its shot attempts.
The first half was physical with neither team gaining a firm offensive advantage.
In the first 20 minutes of play, SFA shot 7-for-22 (31.8 percent) from the field, while Alcorn shot 33.3 percent (10-for-30) from the floor and Alcorn led 28-24 at the half.
A look at South Dakota State
The Jackrabbits enter with a 2-2 record and are coming off a 71-56 setback at No. 9/10 Arkansas.
SDSU defeated St. Bonaventure 66-62 and Boise State 68-66, while dropping a close 81-80 decision at Akron.
Matt Dentlinger is averaging a team-high 13.3 points per game and 3.6 rebounds per contest.
Behind Dentlinger, the Jackrabbits use a balanced offensive attack.
William Kyle (9.8 ppg), Zeke Mayo (9.3 ppg), Luke Appel (9.0 ppg), Alex Arians (8.3 ppg) and Matt Mims (7.0) will all see time in the rotation.
Last Meeting Versus SDSU (11/14/2021)
SDSU broke a tie at five three minutes into the game with 7-0 run to take a 12-5 lead a minute later. The Jackrabbits never trailed after the run.
SFA clawed back into the game and cut the margin down to 16-15 with an offensive rebound and putback from Hall with 10:39 left before the half. However, SDSU answered with back-to-back buckets and regain control and take a 42-34 lead into the break.
After the half, the 'Jacks cut the deficit down to two points, 44-42, following a David Kachelries three and then down to one point, 46-45, following another Kachelries triple with 16:40 remaining.
The Lumberjacks pulled even with 15:10 to play on a Calvin Solomon layup, but Jackrabbits again answered with back-to-back buckets to take a 55-51 lead with 13:44 left.
The two teams stayed locked into a close game, until broke a tie at 63 with 9:10 remaining with a 13-4 run over the next eight minutes to take an 81-67. SDSU finished off the game final 1:30 and held on for the 83-71 win.
Other SFA tidbits
'Jacks Preseason No. 3 in Coaches and Media Polls
The Lumberjacks were voted to finish third in the both the WAC Pre-Season Coaches' Poll and the WAC Preseason Media Poll.
In the coaches' poll, SFA finished with 111 votes and are 16 points behind second-place New Mexico State, and 10 points ahead of fourth-ranked Abilene Christian. In the media poll, the 'Jacks are slated between NM State, and ACU.
2022-23 WAC Men's Basketball Preseason Coaches' Poll
Rank Team (1st-Place Votes)
1. Grand Canyon (8)
2. NM State (3)
3. Stephen F. Austin
4. Abilene Christian (1)
5. California Baptist (1)
6. Seattle U
7. Utah Valley
8. Sam Houston
9. Southern Utah
10. Tarleton
11. UT Arlington
12. Utah Tech
13. UTRGV
2022-23 WAC Men's Basketball Preseason Media Poll
Rank Team
1. Grand Canyon
2. NM State
3. Stephen F. Austin
4. Abilene Christian
5. California Baptist
6. Sam Houston
7. Seattle U
8. Utah Valley
9. Southern Utah
10. UT Arlington
11. Tarleton
12. Utah Tech
13. UTRGV
Duo Named to All-WAC Preseason Team
Sophomores Sadaidriene Hall and Jaylin Jackson-Posey were selected to the All-WAC Preseason Second Team, as voted by the coaches. Jackson-Posey was additionally named to the All-WAC Preseason Media Team.
Jackson-Posey had a standout 2021-22 freshman campaign.
The Midland, Texas native appeared in 31 games on the season, starting in seven of those matchups and averaged 22.1 minutes, 7.5 points, and 2.5 rebounds per game. Jackson-Posey recorded 67 assists, 41 steals, and 25 blocks throughout the year, being ranked in the top three on the team in each of those categories. Additionally, he scored double digits in eight games.
Hall played a significant role for the 'Jacks last season.
Hall in all 32 games on the season, starting in three of those matches and averaged 19.7 minutes, 9.4 points, and 5.3 rebounds per game. A key player on the court, he had the second -best field goal percentage (.578) on the team with a minimum of 100 attempts, third most points scored in the season (300), third most rebounds (170), third most steals (39), and second most blocks (27). The Sulphur Springs, Texas native Scored double digits in 14 games including a 28-point double-double performance against Wiley, and15 points on the board in the senior night matchup against Abilene Christian, which included a game winning jump shot as the clock hit zero.
Early Signing Day
Chrishawn Christmas – Guard/Forward
6-foot-5, 210 pounds
Gary, Indiana
Panola College
Coach Keller: "We are excited about Chrishawn becoming a Lumberjack. He has a great basketball background, having been coached by Dave Maravilla and Mike Nesbit. His toughness and versatility on the wing will be a welcomed addition to our program."
Mike Nesbitt, Panola College Head Men's Basketball Coach: "Chrishawn is an outstanding fit for Stephen F. Austin and how Coach Keller wants to play. He loves to compete, has a great knack for the ball, especially on the glass and can guard multiple positions on the floor. CC has one speed, 100 percent. We are extremely proud of and happy for CC!"
Clayton Southwick – Forward
6-foot-8, 230 pounds
Palmer, Alaska
Snow College
Coach Keller: "Clayton is a great fit for our program. He brings maturity and great skill and size to our front court. His ability to stretch the floor, while still embodying the great toughness that our program is known for, will be a big weapon for us next season. We're excited to follow his success at Snow this season under former Utah Tech assistant and now Snow College head coach Andrew May."
Andrew May, Snow College Head Men's Basketball Coach: "Clayton is a skilled, strong and athletic big man who has developed as a leader. His ability to impact the game on the offensive and defensive ends of the floor as well as influencing his teammates makes him a special prospect. We are excited for Clayton's opportunity to compete for such a storied program. The future is bright for Clayton in Lumberjack land!"
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Brookings, S.D.
Venue: Frost Arena
Series: 2nd Meeting (SDSU 1-0)
Live Stats: sfajacks.com
Live Stream: Jackrabbits All-Access
Twitter Updates: @SFA_MBB
BROOKINGS, S.D. – Stephen F. Austin is set for a non-conference battle of two high-quality mid-major programs Saturday at South Dakota State. Opening tip is set for 6 p.m. and the live stream is available at gojacks.com and the Jackrabbits All-Access platform.
Early Statistics
Even though it's a small sample size of three games, the Lumberjacks have three student-athletes averaging double-digit points, and two near the 10-point a game threshold.
Sadaidriene Hall is averaging a team-high 16.0 points per game to go with 6.3 rebounds per game. Hall has come off the bench each game this season and provides instant energy for the 'Jacks. Hall scored 20 points on 8-for-12 shooting from the floor in the 93-40 win over LeTourneau.
Hall's 16-point average currently ranks 210th nationally, and ninth in the WAC.
Nana Antwi-Boasiako dropping 13.0 points per game and grabbing a team-high 6.7 rebounds. Antwi-Boasiako's 6.7 boards per game rank 289th nationally and eighth in the conference.
Antwi-Boasiako scored a career-high 21 points and went 13-for-14 at the free-throw line in the 86-71 win over Gardner-Webb.
'Jacks fall to 2-1
SFA dropped a close 69-60 decision at The Sawmill versus Alcorn State.
Hall scored a game-high 16 points on 6-for-9 shooting from the floor.
Latrell Jossell and Roti Ware each scored nine points, while Jaylin Jackson-Posey and Kyle Hayman added six points apiece.
The 'Jacks shot 38.9 percent (21-for-54) from the floor, while the Braves converted 44.4 percent (24-for-54) of its shot attempts.
The first half was physical with neither team gaining a firm offensive advantage.
In the first 20 minutes of play, SFA shot 7-for-22 (31.8 percent) from the field, while Alcorn shot 33.3 percent (10-for-30) from the floor and Alcorn led 28-24 at the half.
A look at South Dakota State
The Jackrabbits enter with a 2-2 record and are coming off a 71-56 setback at No. 9/10 Arkansas.
SDSU defeated St. Bonaventure 66-62 and Boise State 68-66, while dropping a close 81-80 decision at Akron.
Matt Dentlinger is averaging a team-high 13.3 points per game and 3.6 rebounds per contest.
Behind Dentlinger, the Jackrabbits use a balanced offensive attack.
William Kyle (9.8 ppg), Zeke Mayo (9.3 ppg), Luke Appel (9.0 ppg), Alex Arians (8.3 ppg) and Matt Mims (7.0) will all see time in the rotation.
Last Meeting Versus SDSU (11/14/2021)
SDSU broke a tie at five three minutes into the game with 7-0 run to take a 12-5 lead a minute later. The Jackrabbits never trailed after the run.
SFA clawed back into the game and cut the margin down to 16-15 with an offensive rebound and putback from Hall with 10:39 left before the half. However, SDSU answered with back-to-back buckets and regain control and take a 42-34 lead into the break.
After the half, the 'Jacks cut the deficit down to two points, 44-42, following a David Kachelries three and then down to one point, 46-45, following another Kachelries triple with 16:40 remaining.
The Lumberjacks pulled even with 15:10 to play on a Calvin Solomon layup, but Jackrabbits again answered with back-to-back buckets to take a 55-51 lead with 13:44 left.
The two teams stayed locked into a close game, until broke a tie at 63 with 9:10 remaining with a 13-4 run over the next eight minutes to take an 81-67. SDSU finished off the game final 1:30 and held on for the 83-71 win.
Other SFA tidbits
'Jacks Preseason No. 3 in Coaches and Media Polls
The Lumberjacks were voted to finish third in the both the WAC Pre-Season Coaches' Poll and the WAC Preseason Media Poll.
In the coaches' poll, SFA finished with 111 votes and are 16 points behind second-place New Mexico State, and 10 points ahead of fourth-ranked Abilene Christian. In the media poll, the 'Jacks are slated between NM State, and ACU.
2022-23 WAC Men's Basketball Preseason Coaches' Poll
Rank Team (1st-Place Votes)
1. Grand Canyon (8)
2. NM State (3)
3. Stephen F. Austin
4. Abilene Christian (1)
5. California Baptist (1)
6. Seattle U
7. Utah Valley
8. Sam Houston
9. Southern Utah
10. Tarleton
11. UT Arlington
12. Utah Tech
13. UTRGV
2022-23 WAC Men's Basketball Preseason Media Poll
Rank Team
1. Grand Canyon
2. NM State
3. Stephen F. Austin
4. Abilene Christian
5. California Baptist
6. Sam Houston
7. Seattle U
8. Utah Valley
9. Southern Utah
10. UT Arlington
11. Tarleton
12. Utah Tech
13. UTRGV
Duo Named to All-WAC Preseason Team
Sophomores Sadaidriene Hall and Jaylin Jackson-Posey were selected to the All-WAC Preseason Second Team, as voted by the coaches. Jackson-Posey was additionally named to the All-WAC Preseason Media Team.
Jackson-Posey had a standout 2021-22 freshman campaign.
The Midland, Texas native appeared in 31 games on the season, starting in seven of those matchups and averaged 22.1 minutes, 7.5 points, and 2.5 rebounds per game. Jackson-Posey recorded 67 assists, 41 steals, and 25 blocks throughout the year, being ranked in the top three on the team in each of those categories. Additionally, he scored double digits in eight games.
Hall played a significant role for the 'Jacks last season.
Hall in all 32 games on the season, starting in three of those matches and averaged 19.7 minutes, 9.4 points, and 5.3 rebounds per game. A key player on the court, he had the second -best field goal percentage (.578) on the team with a minimum of 100 attempts, third most points scored in the season (300), third most rebounds (170), third most steals (39), and second most blocks (27). The Sulphur Springs, Texas native Scored double digits in 14 games including a 28-point double-double performance against Wiley, and15 points on the board in the senior night matchup against Abilene Christian, which included a game winning jump shot as the clock hit zero.
Early Signing Day
Chrishawn Christmas – Guard/Forward
6-foot-5, 210 pounds
Gary, Indiana
Panola College
Coach Keller: "We are excited about Chrishawn becoming a Lumberjack. He has a great basketball background, having been coached by Dave Maravilla and Mike Nesbit. His toughness and versatility on the wing will be a welcomed addition to our program."
Mike Nesbitt, Panola College Head Men's Basketball Coach: "Chrishawn is an outstanding fit for Stephen F. Austin and how Coach Keller wants to play. He loves to compete, has a great knack for the ball, especially on the glass and can guard multiple positions on the floor. CC has one speed, 100 percent. We are extremely proud of and happy for CC!"
Clayton Southwick – Forward
6-foot-8, 230 pounds
Palmer, Alaska
Snow College
Coach Keller: "Clayton is a great fit for our program. He brings maturity and great skill and size to our front court. His ability to stretch the floor, while still embodying the great toughness that our program is known for, will be a big weapon for us next season. We're excited to follow his success at Snow this season under former Utah Tech assistant and now Snow College head coach Andrew May."
Andrew May, Snow College Head Men's Basketball Coach: "Clayton is a skilled, strong and athletic big man who has developed as a leader. His ability to impact the game on the offensive and defensive ends of the floor as well as influencing his teammates makes him a special prospect. We are excited for Clayton's opportunity to compete for such a storied program. The future is bright for Clayton in Lumberjack land!"
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