Friday, December 29
Nacogdoches, TX
6:30 p.m.
Stephen F. Austin
vs
New Orleans
Lumberjacks Wrap up Non-Conference Against New Orleans
12/28/2023 10:36:00 AM | Men's Basketball
NACOGDOCHES, Texas- The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks will face the New Orleans Privateers Friday, December 29th at the William R. Johnson Coliseum. Tip-off is set for 6:30 p.m. CT. Friday's game will be the last non-conference game for the Lumberjacks this season. SFA has won two straight games and enters the contest with a 7-5 overall record. The Lumberjacks are coming off a 115-58 win over the Paul Quinn Tigers. The Privateers enter the matchup with a 5-7 overall mark with a 1-6 road record.
Series History:
This will be the 12th matchup between Stephen F. Austin and New Orleans. SFA is 9-2 in the series' history. The Lumberjacks took the most previous contest between the two teams as they won 89-79 on February 15, 2021. Stephen F. Austin has won the last four meetings and holds a 5-0 record at the William R. Johnson Coliseum.
A Look at SFA:
The Lumberjacks are coming off a dominant 115-58 win over the Paul Quinn Tigers. It was SFA's highest point total of the season, and the most points scored by the Lumberjacks since their 114-49 win over Arlington Baptist on December 2, 2019. Sadaidriene Hall and Juhlawnei Stone finished as co-Pilgrims Player of the Game. They shot a combined 21-for-22 from the field and posted 47 points. Frank Staine and Myles Jenkins also finished in double digits. Staine had 15 points and shot 3-for-4 from behind the arc. Jenkins finished with 14 points and posted three rebounds and three assists. Sadaidriene Hall (25) and Juhlawnei Stone (22) posted season highs in scoring. DaeVeon Scott (6), Myles Jenkins (14), and Ethan Mayes (7) all posted career highs in scoring. SFA's offense finished 40-for-69 (58.0%) from the field and 9-for-23 (39.1%) from behind the arc.
STRENGTH IN NUMBERS...SFA is currently ranked 6th in the NCAA for bench points per game (1st in WAC). The Lumberjack's bench is currently averaging 39.17 points per game. Stephen F. Austin is coming off a 67-point performance from their bench against the Paul Quinn Tigers. SFA's bench was led by Sadaidriene Hall and Myles Jenkins' combining for 39 points.
SFA currently ranks number one in the WAC in six different statistical categories. The 'Jacks are number one in bench points (36.64, 6th NCAA), first in FG percentage defense (40.5%, 69th NCAA), first in offensive rebounds per game (13.25, 39th NCAA) first in steals per game (9.8, 17th NCAA), first in three-point percentage (34.2%, 150th NCAA), and first in turnovers forced per game (18.42, 3rd NCAA).
Sadaidriene Hall is the leading scorer for the Lumberjacks. He is currently averaging 10.9 points per game on 52% shooting from the field. Hall also leads the team in rebounding with his 4.8 rebounds per game.
A Look at New Orleans:
The New Orleans Privateers have a 5-7 record this season and they are coming off a 78-36 loss against Ohio State. New Orleans is 1-3 in their last four games.
In the Privateers' most recent matchup, New Orleans (5-7) forced six Ohio State turnovers through 12 minutes of play and held the Big Ten squad to 36% shooting in the first half. At one point, both teams locked down defensively as they went scoreless for over four minutes before the home team pulled away. With four players in double-figures, the Buckeyes shot 44.1% from the field overall.
The Privateers' scoring is led by Jordan Johnson. Johnson currently averages 21.8 points per game and leads the team with his 4.2 assists per game. Khaleb Wilson-Rouse is also averaging double digits for the Privateers with his 10.6 points per game.
SFA's Next Matchup:
SFA resumes Western Athletic Conference action on January 4 at UTRGV in a 12-noon tip-off and return home on January 6 to host UT-Arlington in a 2 p.m. start.
Tickets for all home games are available at WWW.SFATICKETS.com plus you can tune into ESPN+ or visit Q107.7 FM radio with the "Voice of the Lumberjacks" Rob Meyers.
Series History:
This will be the 12th matchup between Stephen F. Austin and New Orleans. SFA is 9-2 in the series' history. The Lumberjacks took the most previous contest between the two teams as they won 89-79 on February 15, 2021. Stephen F. Austin has won the last four meetings and holds a 5-0 record at the William R. Johnson Coliseum.
A Look at SFA:
The Lumberjacks are coming off a dominant 115-58 win over the Paul Quinn Tigers. It was SFA's highest point total of the season, and the most points scored by the Lumberjacks since their 114-49 win over Arlington Baptist on December 2, 2019. Sadaidriene Hall and Juhlawnei Stone finished as co-Pilgrims Player of the Game. They shot a combined 21-for-22 from the field and posted 47 points. Frank Staine and Myles Jenkins also finished in double digits. Staine had 15 points and shot 3-for-4 from behind the arc. Jenkins finished with 14 points and posted three rebounds and three assists. Sadaidriene Hall (25) and Juhlawnei Stone (22) posted season highs in scoring. DaeVeon Scott (6), Myles Jenkins (14), and Ethan Mayes (7) all posted career highs in scoring. SFA's offense finished 40-for-69 (58.0%) from the field and 9-for-23 (39.1%) from behind the arc.
STRENGTH IN NUMBERS...SFA is currently ranked 6th in the NCAA for bench points per game (1st in WAC). The Lumberjack's bench is currently averaging 39.17 points per game. Stephen F. Austin is coming off a 67-point performance from their bench against the Paul Quinn Tigers. SFA's bench was led by Sadaidriene Hall and Myles Jenkins' combining for 39 points.
SFA currently ranks number one in the WAC in six different statistical categories. The 'Jacks are number one in bench points (36.64, 6th NCAA), first in FG percentage defense (40.5%, 69th NCAA), first in offensive rebounds per game (13.25, 39th NCAA) first in steals per game (9.8, 17th NCAA), first in three-point percentage (34.2%, 150th NCAA), and first in turnovers forced per game (18.42, 3rd NCAA).
Sadaidriene Hall is the leading scorer for the Lumberjacks. He is currently averaging 10.9 points per game on 52% shooting from the field. Hall also leads the team in rebounding with his 4.8 rebounds per game.
A Look at New Orleans:
The New Orleans Privateers have a 5-7 record this season and they are coming off a 78-36 loss against Ohio State. New Orleans is 1-3 in their last four games.
In the Privateers' most recent matchup, New Orleans (5-7) forced six Ohio State turnovers through 12 minutes of play and held the Big Ten squad to 36% shooting in the first half. At one point, both teams locked down defensively as they went scoreless for over four minutes before the home team pulled away. With four players in double-figures, the Buckeyes shot 44.1% from the field overall.
The Privateers' scoring is led by Jordan Johnson. Johnson currently averages 21.8 points per game and leads the team with his 4.2 assists per game. Khaleb Wilson-Rouse is also averaging double digits for the Privateers with his 10.6 points per game.
SFA's Next Matchup:
SFA resumes Western Athletic Conference action on January 4 at UTRGV in a 12-noon tip-off and return home on January 6 to host UT-Arlington in a 2 p.m. start.
Tickets for all home games are available at WWW.SFATICKETS.com plus you can tune into ESPN+ or visit Q107.7 FM radio with the "Voice of the Lumberjacks" Rob Meyers.
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