'Jacks set to host Paul Quinn on Sunday

Sunday, December 11

Nacogdoches, Texas

1:00 p.m.

Stephen F. Austin

Paul Quinn

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'Jacks set to host Paul Quinn on Sunday

12/9/2022 11:49:00 AM | Men's Basketball

By: Amanda Paver, SFA Assistant Director for Strategic Communications

Stephen F. Austin vs Paul Quinn

Date: Sunday, December 11th

Time: 1:00 pm

Live Stream: ESPN+

Stadium: William R. Johnson Coliseum

Series: SFA leads 5-0, the last matchup was December 28th, 2019 when SFA won 94-62.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas - The Stephen F. Austin men's basketball program continues their non-conference schedule against Paul Quinn College.

Cajuste Nets Career-High 27 Points against NWSU

The 'Jacks received a standout performance from AJ Cajuste. The 6-foot-1 guard dropped a career-high 27 points and shot 4-for-5 from beyond the arc. Cajuste also grabbed six boards and handed out three assists.

Nigel Hawkins scored 17 points on 6-for-10 shooting from the floor, while Kyle Hayman added 13 points and went a perfect 5-for-5 at the free-throw line.

Nana Antwi-Boasiako helped out with 11 points and hauled in five rebounds.

As a team, SFA shot 56.6 percent (30-for-53) from the field, including 67.9 percent (19-for-28) in the second half.

Both teams recorded 30 rebounds and 34 points in the paint.

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!"