Thursday, January 11
St. George, UT
8:00 p.m.
Stephen F. Austin
at
Utah Tech
SFA Faces Utah Tech to Begin Two-Game Roadtrip
1/10/2024 3:30:00 PM | Men's Basketball
ST. GEORGE, Utah- The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks will continue conference play January 11th when they travel to Burns Arena to face the Utah Tech Trailblazers. Game time is set for 8:00 p.m. SFA has won five straight games and is coming off a 92-73 conference win over the UT Arlington Mavericks. The Lumberjacks are 10-5 overall and 3-1 in Western Athletic Conference (WAC).
History of the Matchups:
This will be the fourth matchup between the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks and the Utah Tech Trailblazers. SFA is 2-1 in the series, dating back to SFA's 81-52 win over the Trailblazers in the 2021-22 season. Since joining the WAC in 2021, SFA is 2-1 against UTA. The last matchup between the Lumberjacks and Trailblazers took place in WAC Vegas and was an 80-76 loss for the 'Jacks.
A Look at SFA:
The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks continued conference play against the UT Arlington Mavericks. SFA won their fifth game in a row with a 92-73 win over the Mavericks. The Lumberjacks have now won two of the last three matchups against UTA, since entering the WAC in 2021. The Lumberjacks picked up their 10th win in dominant fashion as they won by 19 points over the Mavericks.
SFA scored 55 second half points and were led by Matt Hayman's 20-point performance. Hayman was named Pilgrim's Player of the Game. He finished 7-for-12 (58.3%) from the field, 4-for-6 from the three-point line and added two steals. The Lumberjacks finished the game with four scorers in double digits. Sadaidriene Hall (12), AJ Cajuste (15), Matt Hayman (20), and Jalil Beaubrun (15) combined for 62 of the Lumberjacks' 92 points. SFA finished the game 33-for-66 (50.0%) from the field and 12-for-25 (48.0%) from the three-point line. SFA's defense forced 18 turnovers and posted 10 steals. Chrishawn Christmas led the Lumberjacks in steals (3), for the second game in a row. Cajuste and Hayman also added two steals each.
Junior forward Sadaidriene Hall (Day Day) leads the Lumberjacks in total points (155), Scoring average (10.3), field goals made (62), and total rebounds/average (76/5.1). Junior guard Latrell Jossell is second in scoring at 9.1 ppg and is 23-for-25 (.920) from the free throw line. He also leads the team with 21 three pointers made.
SFA is currently tied for first place in the NCAA for bench points per game (1st in WAC). The Lumberjack's bench is currently averaging 40.27 points per game. Stephen F. Austin is coming off a 32-point performance from their bench UT-Arlington. SFA's bench was led by Jalil Beaubrun's 15-point performance.
SFA currently ranks number one in the WAC for five different statistical categories. The 'Jacks are number one in bench points (40.27, T1st NCAA), first in offensive rebounding per game (13.47, 28th NCAA), first in rebounds per game (39.07, 70th NCAA) first in steals per game (10.2, 13th NCAA), and first in turnovers forced per game (18.80, 3rd NCAA).
A Look at Utah Tech:
Utah Tech is currently 6-9 (2-2 WAC) and is ranked 6th in the WAC. The Trailblazers have lost six of their last seven matchups. Their last two games were conference showdowns in which they took losses to Seattle (70-53) and Grand Canyon (75-65).
In their loss to Grand Canyon, Utah Tech was led by Noa Gonsalves' 19-point performance. Beon Riley also contributed a 16-point performance of his own. The Trailblazers outrebounded GCU 39-27 but had 21 turnovers to GCU's 10.
The Trailblazers' offense is led by Tanner Christensen's 11.7 points per game on 54.9% shooting from the field. Christensen is also the leading rebounder for Utah Tech as he averages 6.7 per game. He is also joined by double-digit scorers Noa Gonsalves (11.4) and Beon Riley (10.1). Gonsalves is the defensive leader for the Trailblazers, with his 1.1 steals per game.
SFA's Next Matchup:
Stephen F. Austin continues their road trip in Utah, traveling to Cedar City. where they will face the Southern Utah Thunderbirds on Saturday, January 13 at America First Events Center. The 'Jacks will tip-off at 7:30 p.m.
The Lumberjacks return home for four straight home games beginning with Seattle (1/18), followed by Grand Canyon (1/25), Cal Baptist (1/27), and Utah Valley (2/1). 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.
History of the Matchups:
This will be the fourth matchup between the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks and the Utah Tech Trailblazers. SFA is 2-1 in the series, dating back to SFA's 81-52 win over the Trailblazers in the 2021-22 season. Since joining the WAC in 2021, SFA is 2-1 against UTA. The last matchup between the Lumberjacks and Trailblazers took place in WAC Vegas and was an 80-76 loss for the 'Jacks.
A Look at SFA:
The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks continued conference play against the UT Arlington Mavericks. SFA won their fifth game in a row with a 92-73 win over the Mavericks. The Lumberjacks have now won two of the last three matchups against UTA, since entering the WAC in 2021. The Lumberjacks picked up their 10th win in dominant fashion as they won by 19 points over the Mavericks.
SFA scored 55 second half points and were led by Matt Hayman's 20-point performance. Hayman was named Pilgrim's Player of the Game. He finished 7-for-12 (58.3%) from the field, 4-for-6 from the three-point line and added two steals. The Lumberjacks finished the game with four scorers in double digits. Sadaidriene Hall (12), AJ Cajuste (15), Matt Hayman (20), and Jalil Beaubrun (15) combined for 62 of the Lumberjacks' 92 points. SFA finished the game 33-for-66 (50.0%) from the field and 12-for-25 (48.0%) from the three-point line. SFA's defense forced 18 turnovers and posted 10 steals. Chrishawn Christmas led the Lumberjacks in steals (3), for the second game in a row. Cajuste and Hayman also added two steals each.
Junior forward Sadaidriene Hall (Day Day) leads the Lumberjacks in total points (155), Scoring average (10.3), field goals made (62), and total rebounds/average (76/5.1). Junior guard Latrell Jossell is second in scoring at 9.1 ppg and is 23-for-25 (.920) from the free throw line. He also leads the team with 21 three pointers made.
SFA is currently tied for first place in the NCAA for bench points per game (1st in WAC). The Lumberjack's bench is currently averaging 40.27 points per game. Stephen F. Austin is coming off a 32-point performance from their bench UT-Arlington. SFA's bench was led by Jalil Beaubrun's 15-point performance.
SFA currently ranks number one in the WAC for five different statistical categories. The 'Jacks are number one in bench points (40.27, T1st NCAA), first in offensive rebounding per game (13.47, 28th NCAA), first in rebounds per game (39.07, 70th NCAA) first in steals per game (10.2, 13th NCAA), and first in turnovers forced per game (18.80, 3rd NCAA).
A Look at Utah Tech:
Utah Tech is currently 6-9 (2-2 WAC) and is ranked 6th in the WAC. The Trailblazers have lost six of their last seven matchups. Their last two games were conference showdowns in which they took losses to Seattle (70-53) and Grand Canyon (75-65).
In their loss to Grand Canyon, Utah Tech was led by Noa Gonsalves' 19-point performance. Beon Riley also contributed a 16-point performance of his own. The Trailblazers outrebounded GCU 39-27 but had 21 turnovers to GCU's 10.
The Trailblazers' offense is led by Tanner Christensen's 11.7 points per game on 54.9% shooting from the field. Christensen is also the leading rebounder for Utah Tech as he averages 6.7 per game. He is also joined by double-digit scorers Noa Gonsalves (11.4) and Beon Riley (10.1). Gonsalves is the defensive leader for the Trailblazers, with his 1.1 steals per game.
SFA's Next Matchup:
Stephen F. Austin continues their road trip in Utah, traveling to Cedar City. where they will face the Southern Utah Thunderbirds on Saturday, January 13 at America First Events Center. The 'Jacks will tip-off at 7:30 p.m.
The Lumberjacks return home for four straight home games beginning with Seattle (1/18), followed by Grand Canyon (1/25), Cal Baptist (1/27), and Utah Valley (2/1). 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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