Thursday, December 1
Nacogdoches, Texas
8:00 p.m.
Stephen F. Austin
vs
Northwestern State
Stephen F. Austin Hosts Northwestern State on Thursday
11/30/2022 11:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Dates: December 1
Time: 8 p.m.
Location: Nacogdoches, Texas
Venue: William R. Johnson Coliseum
Series: 75th Meeting (SFA 40-34)
Live Stats: sfajacks.com
Live Stream: ESPN +
Twitter Updates: @SFA_MBB
NACOGDOCHES, Texas – Stephen F. Austin hosts familiar foe Northwestern State Thursday evening at William R. Johnson Coliseum.
The two programs have a long and storied rivalry and the latest match-up is the 75th meeting.
SFA leads the all-time series 40-34 and have won five in a row and are 21-12 all-time at home versus the Demons.
What the stats say
The Lumberjacks take pride in its "PressU" approach and through seven games, the 'Jacks have pressed their opponents on the court.
SFA leads the country in turnovers forced per game at 22.71.
Individually, Sadaidriene Hall and Kyle Hayman leads the team with 1.57 steals per game, which ranks in the top 250 in the country. AJ Cajuste is averaging 1.43 steals per game, which ranks in the top 340 in the country.
The 'Jacks are rebounding the well, especially on offensive rebounds, with 13.29 per game, which ranks 34th in the country and second in the WAC.
SFA uses a balanced offensive attack with four student-athletes averaging double digits.
Latrell Jossell and Sadaidriene Hall both average a team-high 12 points per game. Nigel Hawkins averages 10.3 ppg, and Roti Ware averages 10.0 ppg.
Behind the scorers in double-digits, Nana Antwi-Boasiako is averaging 8.9 ppg, and Jaylin Jackson-Posey is averaging 8.6 ppg.
Hall and Antwi-Boasiako lead the team in rebounds, with Hall at 5.4 and Antwi-Boasiako with 5.1.
Last Match-Up (11/28/2021)
SFA defeated NWSU 72-68 in Natchitoches.
The Lumberjacks outscored Northwestern State 36-28 in the paint, including a 20-10 advantage in the first half. They also took advantage of the Demons' miscues, scoring 21 points off turnovers and 17 points on fast breaks.
Gavin Kensmil led the way with 16 points and 7 rebounds. The big man also played his part on the other end, coming away with 2 blocks and 2 rebounds. The 'Jacks as a team finished the game with 10 total blocks.
Hall did not disappoint in his first start in a Lumberjack uniform, wrapping up the game with 13 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks, including the game-clinching block and free-throws. David Kachelries and Roti Ware also finished the game with 13 points.
A look at the Demons
Similar to SFA, NWSU uses a balanced offensive attack and have four scoring in double-digits.
Isaac Haney leads the team with 13.9 ppg, while Marcus Sharp and Ja'Monta Black each average 12 ppg. Dayne Prim is averaging 10.9 ppg.
Jalen Hampton is averaging 6.4 rpg along with 6.0 ppg.
The Demons sport a 5-2 overall record, which includes a 64-63 win over No.15/18 TCU.
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: 8 p.m.
Location: Nacogdoches, Texas
Venue: William R. Johnson Coliseum
Series: 75th Meeting (SFA 40-34)
Live Stats: sfajacks.com
Live Stream: ESPN +
Twitter Updates: @SFA_MBB
NACOGDOCHES, Texas – Stephen F. Austin hosts familiar foe Northwestern State Thursday evening at William R. Johnson Coliseum.
The two programs have a long and storied rivalry and the latest match-up is the 75th meeting.
SFA leads the all-time series 40-34 and have won five in a row and are 21-12 all-time at home versus the Demons.
What the stats say
The Lumberjacks take pride in its "PressU" approach and through seven games, the 'Jacks have pressed their opponents on the court.
SFA leads the country in turnovers forced per game at 22.71.
Individually, Sadaidriene Hall and Kyle Hayman leads the team with 1.57 steals per game, which ranks in the top 250 in the country. AJ Cajuste is averaging 1.43 steals per game, which ranks in the top 340 in the country.
The 'Jacks are rebounding the well, especially on offensive rebounds, with 13.29 per game, which ranks 34th in the country and second in the WAC.
SFA uses a balanced offensive attack with four student-athletes averaging double digits.
Latrell Jossell and Sadaidriene Hall both average a team-high 12 points per game. Nigel Hawkins averages 10.3 ppg, and Roti Ware averages 10.0 ppg.
Behind the scorers in double-digits, Nana Antwi-Boasiako is averaging 8.9 ppg, and Jaylin Jackson-Posey is averaging 8.6 ppg.
Hall and Antwi-Boasiako lead the team in rebounds, with Hall at 5.4 and Antwi-Boasiako with 5.1.
Last Match-Up (11/28/2021)
SFA defeated NWSU 72-68 in Natchitoches.
The Lumberjacks outscored Northwestern State 36-28 in the paint, including a 20-10 advantage in the first half. They also took advantage of the Demons' miscues, scoring 21 points off turnovers and 17 points on fast breaks.
Gavin Kensmil led the way with 16 points and 7 rebounds. The big man also played his part on the other end, coming away with 2 blocks and 2 rebounds. The 'Jacks as a team finished the game with 10 total blocks.
Hall did not disappoint in his first start in a Lumberjack uniform, wrapping up the game with 13 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks, including the game-clinching block and free-throws. David Kachelries and Roti Ware also finished the game with 13 points.
A look at the Demons
Similar to SFA, NWSU uses a balanced offensive attack and have four scoring in double-digits.
Isaac Haney leads the team with 13.9 ppg, while Marcus Sharp and Ja'Monta Black each average 12 ppg. Dayne Prim is averaging 10.9 ppg.
Jalen Hampton is averaging 6.4 rpg along with 6.0 ppg.
The Demons sport a 5-2 overall record, which includes a 64-63 win over No.15/18 TCU.
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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