Thursday, January 18
Nacogdoches, TX
6:30 p.m.
Stephen F. Austin
vs
Seattle University
SFA Begins Four-Game Home Stand with Seattle Redhawks
1/17/2024 3:15:00 PM | Men's Basketball
NACOGDOCHES, Texas- The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks host the Seattle Redhawks Thursday, January 18th at William R. Johnson Coliseum. Tip-off is set for 6:30 p.m. CT. This will be the first of a four-game home stand for the 'Jacks.
Series History:
The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks and the Seattle University Redhawks are meeting for the third time in series history, each with a win. Both matchups have come since SFA joined the WAC in 2021. The most recent meeting came last season and resulted in a 79-65 Lumberjacks win. Stephen F. Austin has not lost a game against the Redhawks at William R. Johnson Coliseum.
A Look at SFA:
In a game that came down to the final seconds, the Lumberjacks came away with an 84-82 win over Southern Utah University at the America First Events Center. Stephen F. Austin improved to 11-6 overall and 4-2 in conference play and the Thunderbirds fell to 5-11 and 0-4 in WAC play.
With 7.2 seconds remaining in the game, and tied 82-82, SFA redshirt-senior guard AJ Cajuste drove to the basket and got a goaltending call to give the Lumberjacks an 84-82 lead with 1.8 seconds remaining. Matt Hayman tied a career high in made three-pointers in a game (4) with 8:35 left in the second half. Southern Utah started the game 27-for-27 from the charity stripe. The Lumberjacks scored 41 points in the second half to hang onto a two-point lead. SFA was led by Matt Hayman's 24-point performance on 9-for-12 shooting. Sadaidriene Hall also pitched in a 16-point performance of his own, on 6-for-7 shooting from the field. Stephen F. Austin shot 32-for-56 (57.1%) from the field and 7-for-17 (41.2%) from the three-point line.
SFA currently ranks number one in the WAC in four different statistical categories. The 'Jacks are number one in bench points (37.71, 5th in the NCAA), first in offensive rebounding per game (13.24, 31st in the NCAA), first in steals per game (9.9, 13th in the NCAA), and first in turnovers forced per game (18.65, 3rd best in the NCAA).
Sadaidriene Hall is the leading scorer for the Lumberjacks. He is currently averaging 11.1 points per game on 53.9% shooting from the field. Hall also leads the team in rebounding with his 5.0 rebounds per game.
SFA is currently fifth in the NCAA for bench points per game, and 1st in the WAC. The Lumberjack's bench is currently averaging 37.71 points per game. Stephen F. Austin is coming off a 21-point performance from their bench against the Southern Utah Thunderbirds. SFA's bench at Southern Utah was led by Clayton Southwick's seven points.
A Look at Seattle:
The Seattle University Redhawks are currently 10-7 and 3-3 in Western Athletic Conference play. Seattle has won four of their last six games but are coming off consecutive WAC play losses against UTRGV (81-80 OT) and UT Arlington (80-75).
In their loss against UT Arlington, the Redhawks were led by John Christofilis' 22-point performance. Alex Schumacher also posted his second 20-point performance in a row, with his 21 points.
Seattle is led by guard Cameron Tyson. He is currently averaging 17.3 points per game and adds 1.2 steals per game. John Cristofilis (13.8) and Alex Schumacher (13.1) are also averaging double-digit scoring performances for the Redhawks. Seattle is currently shooting 44.9% from the field and 31.8% from the three-point line.
Upcoming for the 'Jacks:
The first 250 people in attendance at Thursday's game vs. Seattle will receive a Marching Lumberjack Croc Jibbitz. The Lumberjack Eats Concessions Team is continuing its Game Day Specials adding a dollar hot dog to the concession menu.
SFA continues their season long four-game homestand hosting 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.
Series History:
The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks and the Seattle University Redhawks are meeting for the third time in series history, each with a win. Both matchups have come since SFA joined the WAC in 2021. The most recent meeting came last season and resulted in a 79-65 Lumberjacks win. Stephen F. Austin has not lost a game against the Redhawks at William R. Johnson Coliseum.
A Look at SFA:
In a game that came down to the final seconds, the Lumberjacks came away with an 84-82 win over Southern Utah University at the America First Events Center. Stephen F. Austin improved to 11-6 overall and 4-2 in conference play and the Thunderbirds fell to 5-11 and 0-4 in WAC play.
With 7.2 seconds remaining in the game, and tied 82-82, SFA redshirt-senior guard AJ Cajuste drove to the basket and got a goaltending call to give the Lumberjacks an 84-82 lead with 1.8 seconds remaining. Matt Hayman tied a career high in made three-pointers in a game (4) with 8:35 left in the second half. Southern Utah started the game 27-for-27 from the charity stripe. The Lumberjacks scored 41 points in the second half to hang onto a two-point lead. SFA was led by Matt Hayman's 24-point performance on 9-for-12 shooting. Sadaidriene Hall also pitched in a 16-point performance of his own, on 6-for-7 shooting from the field. Stephen F. Austin shot 32-for-56 (57.1%) from the field and 7-for-17 (41.2%) from the three-point line.
SFA currently ranks number one in the WAC in four different statistical categories. The 'Jacks are number one in bench points (37.71, 5th in the NCAA), first in offensive rebounding per game (13.24, 31st in the NCAA), first in steals per game (9.9, 13th in the NCAA), and first in turnovers forced per game (18.65, 3rd best in the NCAA).
Sadaidriene Hall is the leading scorer for the Lumberjacks. He is currently averaging 11.1 points per game on 53.9% shooting from the field. Hall also leads the team in rebounding with his 5.0 rebounds per game.
SFA is currently fifth in the NCAA for bench points per game, and 1st in the WAC. The Lumberjack's bench is currently averaging 37.71 points per game. Stephen F. Austin is coming off a 21-point performance from their bench against the Southern Utah Thunderbirds. SFA's bench at Southern Utah was led by Clayton Southwick's seven points.
A Look at Seattle:
The Seattle University Redhawks are currently 10-7 and 3-3 in Western Athletic Conference play. Seattle has won four of their last six games but are coming off consecutive WAC play losses against UTRGV (81-80 OT) and UT Arlington (80-75).
In their loss against UT Arlington, the Redhawks were led by John Christofilis' 22-point performance. Alex Schumacher also posted his second 20-point performance in a row, with his 21 points.
Seattle is led by guard Cameron Tyson. He is currently averaging 17.3 points per game and adds 1.2 steals per game. John Cristofilis (13.8) and Alex Schumacher (13.1) are also averaging double-digit scoring performances for the Redhawks. Seattle is currently shooting 44.9% from the field and 31.8% from the three-point line.
Upcoming for the 'Jacks:
The first 250 people in attendance at Thursday's game vs. Seattle will receive a Marching Lumberjack Croc Jibbitz. The Lumberjack Eats Concessions Team is continuing its Game Day Specials adding a dollar hot dog to the concession menu.
SFA continues their season long four-game homestand hosting 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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