Thursday, December 29
Nacogdoches, Texas
6:30 p.m.
Stephen F. Austin
vs
Abilene Christian
'Jack's Conference Action Begins Thursday Against Abilene Christian
12/27/2022 7:00:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Stephen F. Austin vs. Abilene Christian
Date: Thursday, December 29th
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Live Stream: ESPN+
Location: Nacogdoches, Texas
Stadium: William R. Johnson Coliseum
Series: 38th Meeting (SFA leads 23-14)
NACOGDOCHES, Texas - The Stephen F. Austin men's basketball program will start their second half of the season and begin their journey to becoming WAC champions this Thursday by taking on Abilene Christian at the William R. Johnson Coliseum.
Lumberjacks Statistical Analysis
Through 13 games, the Lumberjacks have forced their opponents to turn the ball over a total of 270 times which leads the nation in total number of turnovers. Therefore, the 'Jacks have 20.77 turnovers forced per game, which puts them 4th in the nation. AJ Cajuste and Kyle Hayman keeps the opposing offenses on their toes as they lead the way in steals with 20 a piece.
Although the 'Jacks haven't been as accurate with their deep shots as they would like to be as of late, they still lead the conference with a 39.3% three-point percentage. Look for the Lumberjacks to bounce back on shots beyond the arc and use that statistic to their advantage as they take on their WAC opponents. Keep an eye out for Latrell Jossell, Cajuste, and Hayman to be the ones to make the shots from deep as they all have a three-point percentage above 40%.
Whenever you need to make some late-game free-throws, get the ball in Nigel Hawkins' hands. Hawkins leads the conference with an 88.2% free-throw percentage, making 45 buckets on 51 attempts.
Sadaidriene Hall went all out in the first half of the season in non-conference action, as he lead the Lumberjacks in the following categories: field goal percentage (62.7%), points per game (13.5), and total rebounds (85). Watch for Hall to continue to be a dominant force for the 'Jacks as he looks to lead the team to a conference championship.
A Look at the Wildcats
The Wildcats come to Nacogdoches with a 8-5 record and a 2-5 record when not playing on their home court.
One of Abilene Christian's biggest strengths is very similar to SFA as they are very good with turning the ball over. They are ranked 9th in the nation, 3rd in the conference, in turnovers forced per game with 19.23. It's pretty evident that in order to win not only this match, but to win the conference, is to have good ball control and not turn the ball over.
The Wildcats are quick and efficient with their passing as they rank first in the conference, 25th in the nation, with assists per game (16.9). Damien Daniels seems to have his eye on the open teammate as he leads the team with 45 assists.
In order for the Lumberjacks to pull off the victory, they'll have to be able to contain Tobias Cameron and Immanuel Allen. They are the two lead scorers for the Wildcats and are the heart of the team. Cameron, the 6'5 graduate student from Australia, leads the team in field goal percentage (58%) and total rebounds (70) and has scored double-digit points in nine out of 13 games. Allen, the 6'4 redshirt senior, leads the team in three-point percentage (50%) and points per game (11.3) and has scored double-digit points in his last seven games.
SFA vs ACU History
In 37 matchups between the two programs, SFA has the edge with 23 wins to ACU's 14 wins. When it comes to conference games, SFA continues to hold the lead 12-11.
This long lasting rivalry dates all the way back to January 21st, 1974, where the Lumberjacks came away with the 104-94 win on our home court.
SFA leads the series when it comes to games at Nacogdoches, 13-4.
In the past seven years, there have been 14 matchups between the 'Jacks and the Wildcats, SFA winning in nine of those games. Record of 5-1 when playing at home during that span.
Last Matchup Against the Wildcats
Abilene Christian defeated Stephen F. Austin 76-62 in the quarterfinals of the 2022 WAC Tournament.
Gavin Kensmil scored a team-high 15 points on 4-for-7 shooting from the field. The senior also went 7-for-8 at the free-throw line and grabbed a team-high seven rebounds.
David Kachelries dropped nine points on 3-for-6 shooting from the floor and Jaylin Jackson-Posey also added nine points.
Derrick Tezeno scored seven points and Nana Antwi-Boasiako added six points.
Last SFA Match: Hall Puts Up a Double-Double Performance as 'Jacks Take Down Jackson State
Stephen F. Austin defeated Jackson State 80-69 Thursday afternoon in the 'Jacks last non-conference match of the year. The Lumberjacks improve to 8-5 and the Tigers fall to 1-12.
The Lumberjacks took advantage of today's game as their last chance to prep themselves for the all important second half of the season which comes against WAC conference opponents. The 'Jacks starting five showed up and showed out as all five starters scored double-digits points and most impressively combined going 28-30 on the free throw line, making 93.3% of their attempts. The game looked to be a tight battle til the end as the Tigers kept the score close and even had the lead for a few minutes in the first half. However, the 'Jacks then responded at the start of the second half when they extended their lead on a nine-point run and never looked back. With five minutes remaining, the Lumberjacks had a very comfortable 18-point lead that they were able to ride all the way to the victory.
Sadaidriene Hall continues to shine for Stephen F. Austin as he records his first double-double on the year dropping 20 points, tied for his personal season-high, and picking up ten rebounds this afternoon. Hall also tallied five assists and two steals on his stellar performance. AJ Cajuste is a rising star in the making for the Lumberjacks, putting up another outstanding scoreline as he was perfect on all his attempts on the day: 3-3 in the field and 6-6 from the free-throw line. Cajuste led the team with six assists to go along with his 14 points and two steals. Latrell Jossell and Nana Antwi-Boasiako each dropped 12 points of their own, and another double-digit scoring performance from Nigel Hawkins rounds out an impressive day from the Lumberjacks starting five.
The 'Jacks led the Tigers in the following statistical categories: field goal percentage (38.2-52.4), three-point percentage (16.0-33.3), free-throw percentage (59.1-77.5), and fast break points (9-18).
Date: Thursday, December 29th
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Live Stream: ESPN+
Location: Nacogdoches, Texas
Stadium: William R. Johnson Coliseum
Series: 38th Meeting (SFA leads 23-14)
NACOGDOCHES, Texas - The Stephen F. Austin men's basketball program will start their second half of the season and begin their journey to becoming WAC champions this Thursday by taking on Abilene Christian at the William R. Johnson Coliseum.
Lumberjacks Statistical Analysis
Through 13 games, the Lumberjacks have forced their opponents to turn the ball over a total of 270 times which leads the nation in total number of turnovers. Therefore, the 'Jacks have 20.77 turnovers forced per game, which puts them 4th in the nation. AJ Cajuste and Kyle Hayman keeps the opposing offenses on their toes as they lead the way in steals with 20 a piece.
Although the 'Jacks haven't been as accurate with their deep shots as they would like to be as of late, they still lead the conference with a 39.3% three-point percentage. Look for the Lumberjacks to bounce back on shots beyond the arc and use that statistic to their advantage as they take on their WAC opponents. Keep an eye out for Latrell Jossell, Cajuste, and Hayman to be the ones to make the shots from deep as they all have a three-point percentage above 40%.
Whenever you need to make some late-game free-throws, get the ball in Nigel Hawkins' hands. Hawkins leads the conference with an 88.2% free-throw percentage, making 45 buckets on 51 attempts.
Sadaidriene Hall went all out in the first half of the season in non-conference action, as he lead the Lumberjacks in the following categories: field goal percentage (62.7%), points per game (13.5), and total rebounds (85). Watch for Hall to continue to be a dominant force for the 'Jacks as he looks to lead the team to a conference championship.
A Look at the Wildcats
The Wildcats come to Nacogdoches with a 8-5 record and a 2-5 record when not playing on their home court.
One of Abilene Christian's biggest strengths is very similar to SFA as they are very good with turning the ball over. They are ranked 9th in the nation, 3rd in the conference, in turnovers forced per game with 19.23. It's pretty evident that in order to win not only this match, but to win the conference, is to have good ball control and not turn the ball over.
The Wildcats are quick and efficient with their passing as they rank first in the conference, 25th in the nation, with assists per game (16.9). Damien Daniels seems to have his eye on the open teammate as he leads the team with 45 assists.
In order for the Lumberjacks to pull off the victory, they'll have to be able to contain Tobias Cameron and Immanuel Allen. They are the two lead scorers for the Wildcats and are the heart of the team. Cameron, the 6'5 graduate student from Australia, leads the team in field goal percentage (58%) and total rebounds (70) and has scored double-digit points in nine out of 13 games. Allen, the 6'4 redshirt senior, leads the team in three-point percentage (50%) and points per game (11.3) and has scored double-digit points in his last seven games.
SFA vs ACU History
In 37 matchups between the two programs, SFA has the edge with 23 wins to ACU's 14 wins. When it comes to conference games, SFA continues to hold the lead 12-11.
This long lasting rivalry dates all the way back to January 21st, 1974, where the Lumberjacks came away with the 104-94 win on our home court.
SFA leads the series when it comes to games at Nacogdoches, 13-4.
In the past seven years, there have been 14 matchups between the 'Jacks and the Wildcats, SFA winning in nine of those games. Record of 5-1 when playing at home during that span.
Last Matchup Against the Wildcats
Abilene Christian defeated Stephen F. Austin 76-62 in the quarterfinals of the 2022 WAC Tournament.
Gavin Kensmil scored a team-high 15 points on 4-for-7 shooting from the field. The senior also went 7-for-8 at the free-throw line and grabbed a team-high seven rebounds.
David Kachelries dropped nine points on 3-for-6 shooting from the floor and Jaylin Jackson-Posey also added nine points.
Derrick Tezeno scored seven points and Nana Antwi-Boasiako added six points.
Last SFA Match: Hall Puts Up a Double-Double Performance as 'Jacks Take Down Jackson State
Stephen F. Austin defeated Jackson State 80-69 Thursday afternoon in the 'Jacks last non-conference match of the year. The Lumberjacks improve to 8-5 and the Tigers fall to 1-12.
The Lumberjacks took advantage of today's game as their last chance to prep themselves for the all important second half of the season which comes against WAC conference opponents. The 'Jacks starting five showed up and showed out as all five starters scored double-digits points and most impressively combined going 28-30 on the free throw line, making 93.3% of their attempts. The game looked to be a tight battle til the end as the Tigers kept the score close and even had the lead for a few minutes in the first half. However, the 'Jacks then responded at the start of the second half when they extended their lead on a nine-point run and never looked back. With five minutes remaining, the Lumberjacks had a very comfortable 18-point lead that they were able to ride all the way to the victory.
Sadaidriene Hall continues to shine for Stephen F. Austin as he records his first double-double on the year dropping 20 points, tied for his personal season-high, and picking up ten rebounds this afternoon. Hall also tallied five assists and two steals on his stellar performance. AJ Cajuste is a rising star in the making for the Lumberjacks, putting up another outstanding scoreline as he was perfect on all his attempts on the day: 3-3 in the field and 6-6 from the free-throw line. Cajuste led the team with six assists to go along with his 14 points and two steals. Latrell Jossell and Nana Antwi-Boasiako each dropped 12 points of their own, and another double-digit scoring performance from Nigel Hawkins rounds out an impressive day from the Lumberjacks starting five.
The 'Jacks led the Tigers in the following statistical categories: field goal percentage (38.2-52.4), three-point percentage (16.0-33.3), free-throw percentage (59.1-77.5), and fast break points (9-18).
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