Saturday, January 28
Nacogdoches, Texas
4:30 p.m.
Stephen F. Austin
vs
Seattle U.
Lumberjacks Take On Seattle U in the 'Jacks Biggest Game of the Year thus far
1/27/2023 8:11:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Stephen F. Austin vs Seattle University
Date: Saturday, January 28th
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Live Stream: ESPN+
Location: Nacogdoches, Texas
Stadium: William R. Johnson Coliseum
Series: 2nd Meeting (SU leads 1-0)
NACOGDOCHES, Texas - The Stephen F. Austin men's basketball program prepares for their biggest match of the year as Seattle U sits atop of the WAC standings. This game could very well be a preview for the WAC championship game later in the season.
Lumberjacks Statistical Analysis
SFA is currently fourth in the WAC standings. A win against Seattle U could result in a four-way tie for first in the standings along with Utah Valley and Southern Utah who are 7-2.
The Lumberjacks return to first in the nation in forced turnovers per game at 19.62 and first in total forced turnovers at 412 on the season. AJ Cajuste plays a big role in forcing turnovers as he leads the team with 32 steals.
The 'Jacks are ranked 1st in the WAC shooting 48.0% from the field. They are lead by the leading scorer Sadaidriene Hall who is shooting 59.4% from the field (best in the WAC), followed by Nana Antwi-Boasiako who is shooting 58.3%.
The Lumberjacks are currently ranked 18th in the nation (2nd in the WAC) in three-point field goal percentage with 38.5% from deep. Latrell Jossell leads the way with 44 made three-pointers and shooting 41.1%. Cajuste follows Jossell with 22 made three-pointers and shooting 43.1%
A Look at the Redhawks
The Redhawks just suffered their first conference loss Thursday night at Huntsville against Sam Houston. That was their first loss since December 23rd. This could be a prime opportunity for the Lumberjacks to take them on while they are on a low note. Before their loss, the Redhawks were on a eight-game winning streak.
Seattle U is still, however, first in the WAC standings with a 7-1 conference record and a 16-5 overall record. They have one of the stronger road records at 6-3.
The Redhawks can probably credit most of their wins by making the long shots as they are ranked seventh in the nation in three-point attempts per game (28.7) and 22nd in the nation in made three-pointers per game (9.3), both first in the conference.
Cameron Tyson is the heart of this offense as he leads the team with 19.4 points per game, 116 shots made from the field, and 34.9% three-point percentage (minimum 40 attempts), going 67-for-192 beyond the arc. Tyson is sixth in the nation in three-pointers made per game with 3.53.
Last Match Against the Redhawks (1/26/22): Lumberjacks come up short in road test at Seattle, 70-62
The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks fell to 12-8, 4-4 in WAC play on Wednesday night after loss at Seattle, 70-62. The 'Jacks will continue their West Coast stretch with California Baptist on Saturday.
Gavin Kensmil registered a double-double to lead the 'Jacks tonight (19 points and 14 rebounds), complemented by Calvin Solomon (12p/9r/1s) and Latrell Jossell (10p/1r).
The Lumberjacks outscored the Redhawks 37-33 to heavily chip into a 12-point deficit at halftime, but the combination of three double-digit Seattle U scorers and capitalizing off of Lumberjack turnovers kept the home team on top.
Seattle jumped out to a 7-2 lead to begin the contest, soon for Jaylin Jackson-Posey to give the 'Jacks a 12-9 boost from back-to-back three-pointers at the 11-minute mark. A slam dunk from Calvin Solomon tied the ballgame up at 21-21 with 5:23 to go, but the Redhawks built a 37-25 lead from a 16-4 run to end the first half.
The Lumberjacks found themselves with a single-digit deficit (49-40) midway through the second half after being down by as many as 18 points, as a triple from David Kachelries cut the deficit to five with just under nine minutes to play. Seattle quickly silenced the momentum by converting on back-to-back Seattle three's to push the home team back to an 11-point advantage. Despite a make from deep from Jossell with 1:16 to bring it back to a six-point game late, the Redhawks held on for their seventh win in league play.
Last SFA Match: Lumberjacks Light up Vaqueros in 83-66 Win
Stephen F. Austin defeated University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 83-66 to get back on the win column. The Lumberjacks improve to 14-7 (WAC 6-2) and the Vaqueros fall to 10-11 (WAC 1-7).
It was a strong defensive first half for the Lumberjacks, not letting the Vaqueros score in the opening 2 minutes and 45 seconds. The 'Jacks opened the game with a dominant first nine minutes, getting the early lead 18-4. The Vaqueros struggled to make any baskets in the first ten minutes only making two shots on 16 attempts. However, as the half went on, they picked up the offense and went on a 14-4 run, getting their deficit down to four. The Lumberjacks responded and finished the last 3:45 with a 10-4 run and went into half with a comfortable ten-point lead at 32-22. The SFA defense played a big role in the first half, forcing 13 turnovers and recording nine steals. Their PressU defense slowed down the Vaqueros offense, as they only made seven shots on 27 attempts from the field.
The Lumberjacks offense heavily improved in the second half, scoring 51 points and going 16-for-27 from the field. Their field goal percentage went from 33.3% in the first half to 59.3% in the second half. They also made three more three-pointers in the second half on the same amount of attempts. Kyle Hayman was on fire in the second half and dropped 12 points, leading the team with 14 points on the day. One of four 'Jacks to hit double-digit points.
The Lumberjack's bench played a huge role in tonight's offense, with 55 of the 83 points coming from the bench. Three of the four double-digit scorers came off the bench. The 'Jack's bench outscored the Vaquero's 55-22.
Hayman lead the SFA score sheet and also picked up four rebounds, an assist, and two steals. Sadaidriene Hall followed Hayman with 13 points, three rebounds, an assist, and three steals. Nigel Hawkins was next line with 12 points of his own along with five rebounds and two assists. Nana Antwi-Boasiakopicked up his first double-digit scoring outing in five matches with 11 points as well as four rebounds, three assists, and a steal.
Along with bench points, SFA lead UTRGV in: field goal percentage (45.0-38.5), three-point percentage (35.7-35.3), turnovers forced (25-18), fastbreak points (18-16), steals (14-7), points off turnovers (29-14), points in the paint (40-28), second chance points (15-8).
Date: Saturday, January 28th
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Live Stream: ESPN+
Location: Nacogdoches, Texas
Stadium: William R. Johnson Coliseum
Series: 2nd Meeting (SU leads 1-0)
NACOGDOCHES, Texas - The Stephen F. Austin men's basketball program prepares for their biggest match of the year as Seattle U sits atop of the WAC standings. This game could very well be a preview for the WAC championship game later in the season.
Lumberjacks Statistical Analysis
SFA is currently fourth in the WAC standings. A win against Seattle U could result in a four-way tie for first in the standings along with Utah Valley and Southern Utah who are 7-2.
The Lumberjacks return to first in the nation in forced turnovers per game at 19.62 and first in total forced turnovers at 412 on the season. AJ Cajuste plays a big role in forcing turnovers as he leads the team with 32 steals.
The 'Jacks are ranked 1st in the WAC shooting 48.0% from the field. They are lead by the leading scorer Sadaidriene Hall who is shooting 59.4% from the field (best in the WAC), followed by Nana Antwi-Boasiako who is shooting 58.3%.
The Lumberjacks are currently ranked 18th in the nation (2nd in the WAC) in three-point field goal percentage with 38.5% from deep. Latrell Jossell leads the way with 44 made three-pointers and shooting 41.1%. Cajuste follows Jossell with 22 made three-pointers and shooting 43.1%
A Look at the Redhawks
The Redhawks just suffered their first conference loss Thursday night at Huntsville against Sam Houston. That was their first loss since December 23rd. This could be a prime opportunity for the Lumberjacks to take them on while they are on a low note. Before their loss, the Redhawks were on a eight-game winning streak.
Seattle U is still, however, first in the WAC standings with a 7-1 conference record and a 16-5 overall record. They have one of the stronger road records at 6-3.
The Redhawks can probably credit most of their wins by making the long shots as they are ranked seventh in the nation in three-point attempts per game (28.7) and 22nd in the nation in made three-pointers per game (9.3), both first in the conference.
Cameron Tyson is the heart of this offense as he leads the team with 19.4 points per game, 116 shots made from the field, and 34.9% three-point percentage (minimum 40 attempts), going 67-for-192 beyond the arc. Tyson is sixth in the nation in three-pointers made per game with 3.53.
Last Match Against the Redhawks (1/26/22): Lumberjacks come up short in road test at Seattle, 70-62
The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks fell to 12-8, 4-4 in WAC play on Wednesday night after loss at Seattle, 70-62. The 'Jacks will continue their West Coast stretch with California Baptist on Saturday.
Gavin Kensmil registered a double-double to lead the 'Jacks tonight (19 points and 14 rebounds), complemented by Calvin Solomon (12p/9r/1s) and Latrell Jossell (10p/1r).
The Lumberjacks outscored the Redhawks 37-33 to heavily chip into a 12-point deficit at halftime, but the combination of three double-digit Seattle U scorers and capitalizing off of Lumberjack turnovers kept the home team on top.
Seattle jumped out to a 7-2 lead to begin the contest, soon for Jaylin Jackson-Posey to give the 'Jacks a 12-9 boost from back-to-back three-pointers at the 11-minute mark. A slam dunk from Calvin Solomon tied the ballgame up at 21-21 with 5:23 to go, but the Redhawks built a 37-25 lead from a 16-4 run to end the first half.
The Lumberjacks found themselves with a single-digit deficit (49-40) midway through the second half after being down by as many as 18 points, as a triple from David Kachelries cut the deficit to five with just under nine minutes to play. Seattle quickly silenced the momentum by converting on back-to-back Seattle three's to push the home team back to an 11-point advantage. Despite a make from deep from Jossell with 1:16 to bring it back to a six-point game late, the Redhawks held on for their seventh win in league play.
Last SFA Match: Lumberjacks Light up Vaqueros in 83-66 Win
Stephen F. Austin defeated University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 83-66 to get back on the win column. The Lumberjacks improve to 14-7 (WAC 6-2) and the Vaqueros fall to 10-11 (WAC 1-7).
It was a strong defensive first half for the Lumberjacks, not letting the Vaqueros score in the opening 2 minutes and 45 seconds. The 'Jacks opened the game with a dominant first nine minutes, getting the early lead 18-4. The Vaqueros struggled to make any baskets in the first ten minutes only making two shots on 16 attempts. However, as the half went on, they picked up the offense and went on a 14-4 run, getting their deficit down to four. The Lumberjacks responded and finished the last 3:45 with a 10-4 run and went into half with a comfortable ten-point lead at 32-22. The SFA defense played a big role in the first half, forcing 13 turnovers and recording nine steals. Their PressU defense slowed down the Vaqueros offense, as they only made seven shots on 27 attempts from the field.
The Lumberjacks offense heavily improved in the second half, scoring 51 points and going 16-for-27 from the field. Their field goal percentage went from 33.3% in the first half to 59.3% in the second half. They also made three more three-pointers in the second half on the same amount of attempts. Kyle Hayman was on fire in the second half and dropped 12 points, leading the team with 14 points on the day. One of four 'Jacks to hit double-digit points.
The Lumberjack's bench played a huge role in tonight's offense, with 55 of the 83 points coming from the bench. Three of the four double-digit scorers came off the bench. The 'Jack's bench outscored the Vaquero's 55-22.
Hayman lead the SFA score sheet and also picked up four rebounds, an assist, and two steals. Sadaidriene Hall followed Hayman with 13 points, three rebounds, an assist, and three steals. Nigel Hawkins was next line with 12 points of his own along with five rebounds and two assists. Nana Antwi-Boasiakopicked up his first double-digit scoring outing in five matches with 11 points as well as four rebounds, three assists, and a steal.
Along with bench points, SFA lead UTRGV in: field goal percentage (45.0-38.5), three-point percentage (35.7-35.3), turnovers forced (25-18), fastbreak points (18-16), steals (14-7), points off turnovers (29-14), points in the paint (40-28), second chance points (15-8).
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