Saturday, February 17
Nacogdoches, TX
2:00 p.m.
Stephen F. Austin
vs
Abilene Christian University
SFA Hosts ACU Before Four-Game Road Trip
2/16/2024 1:23:00 PM | Men's Basketball
NACOGDOCHES, Texas- The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks are back home in William R. Johnson Coliseum on Saturday, February 17th. SFA will look to complete their regular season sweep over the Abilene Christian University Wildcats. The 'Jacks defeated the Wildcats 79-74 in overtime earlier this season. Tip-off is set for 2:00 p.m. CT.
Series History:
Stephen F. Austin has gone into overtime against Abilene Christian in the last two matchups. SFA won both matchups, 79-74 (OT) and 91-87 (2 OT) The Lumberjacks are 26-14 against the Wildcats in the history of the series. SFA has a 14-4 record when hosting at William R. Johnson Coliseum. The 'Jacks have won five of the last six matchups against the Wildcats, including their 79-74 win earlier this season.
SFA defeated ACU 79-74 in OT earlier this season. The Lumberjacks were led by Matt Hayman's season high 25 points on 9-for-14 shooting from the field. Frank Staine also finished in double figures with 15 points on 5-for-8 shooting from the field. SFA's defense forced 22 turnovers and posted 15 steals against ACU. The 'Jacks also outrebounded the Wildcats 46-29.
A Look at SFA:
In their game against the UT-Arlington Mavericks, SFA shot 21-for-55 (38.2%) from the field and 1-for-15 (6.7%) from three-point range. Matt Hayman was the Lumberjack's leading scorer with 18 points on 7-for-17 shooting from the field. Latrell Jossell (14) and Jalil Beaubrun (11) were the other scorers in double digits for SFA. Latrell Jossell had three steals and now has at least three steals in four straight games. Jalil Beaubrun added a game high three blocks. SFA's defense also posted 22 turnovers and five total blocks.
SFA is averaging 77.5 points per game on 45.8% shooting from the field and 32.2% from the three-point line. Latrell Jossell (11.8) and Matt Hayman (10.0) are the leading scorers for the 'Jacks. SFA is currently averaging 9.2 steals per game and forcing 17.79 turnovers per game.
Latrell Jossell is the Lumberjack's leading scorer with his 11.8 points per game. Jossell is shooting 42.4% from the field and 38.9% from the three-point line. He is coming off a 14-point game against UTA. Jossell has scored double digits in seven straight games and is averaging 20.6 points in his last five games. He is ranked first in the conference (9th NCAA) with his 90.7% free throw percentage.
SFA currently ranks number one in the WAC in four different statistical categories. The 'Jacks are number one in bench points (33.54, 6th NCAA), first in offensive rebounding per game (12.75, 33rd NCAA), first in steals per game (9.2, 19th NCAA), and first in turnovers forced per game (17.79, 4th NCAA).
A Look at ACU:
The Abilene Christian University Wildcats are currently 9-15 overall and 4-9 in Western Athletic Conference play. ACU is currently eight games back from first place in the WAC. The Wildcats are coming off an 87-79 win over the UTRGV Vaqueros. ACU has won one of their last five games.
In their win over the UTRGV Vaqueros, Abilene Christian posted 87 points on 35-for-57 (61.4%) shooting from the field and 4-for-10 (40%) from the three-point line. All five of the starters for ACU finished in double figures. The Wildcats were led by Hunter Jack Madden's 27 points on 10-for-13 shooting. Abilene Christian posted more rebounds and assists than UTRGV.
ACU has three scorers averaging double-digit scoring. Ali Abdou Dibba (15.1), Airon Simmons (13.3), and Hunter Jack Madden (11.8) are averaging double figures for the Wildcats. Dibba is the leading scorer for Abilene Christian. He is averaging 15.1 points on 47.3% shooting from the field and 34.3% from the three-point line.
SFA's Next Matchup:
This will be the last home game for SFA before they hit the road for a four-game road trip. SFA will face Seattle U, Utah Valley, California Baptist, and then round out the trip with a showdown against the WAC leading Grand Canyon Lopes. The 'Jacks will tip-off against the Redhawks on February 22nd at 9:00 p.m. CT.
The Lumberjacks have six games remaining in the regular season, the final two games home against Southern Utah (March 7) and Utah Tech (March 9).
Tickets for all home games are available at www.SFATICKETS.COM. Tune into Q107.7 FM radio and listen to Rob Meyers "Voice of the Lumberjacks" call all the action or watch the Lumberjacks on ESPN+.
Series History:
Stephen F. Austin has gone into overtime against Abilene Christian in the last two matchups. SFA won both matchups, 79-74 (OT) and 91-87 (2 OT) The Lumberjacks are 26-14 against the Wildcats in the history of the series. SFA has a 14-4 record when hosting at William R. Johnson Coliseum. The 'Jacks have won five of the last six matchups against the Wildcats, including their 79-74 win earlier this season.
SFA defeated ACU 79-74 in OT earlier this season. The Lumberjacks were led by Matt Hayman's season high 25 points on 9-for-14 shooting from the field. Frank Staine also finished in double figures with 15 points on 5-for-8 shooting from the field. SFA's defense forced 22 turnovers and posted 15 steals against ACU. The 'Jacks also outrebounded the Wildcats 46-29.
A Look at SFA:
In their game against the UT-Arlington Mavericks, SFA shot 21-for-55 (38.2%) from the field and 1-for-15 (6.7%) from three-point range. Matt Hayman was the Lumberjack's leading scorer with 18 points on 7-for-17 shooting from the field. Latrell Jossell (14) and Jalil Beaubrun (11) were the other scorers in double digits for SFA. Latrell Jossell had three steals and now has at least three steals in four straight games. Jalil Beaubrun added a game high three blocks. SFA's defense also posted 22 turnovers and five total blocks.
SFA is averaging 77.5 points per game on 45.8% shooting from the field and 32.2% from the three-point line. Latrell Jossell (11.8) and Matt Hayman (10.0) are the leading scorers for the 'Jacks. SFA is currently averaging 9.2 steals per game and forcing 17.79 turnovers per game.
Latrell Jossell is the Lumberjack's leading scorer with his 11.8 points per game. Jossell is shooting 42.4% from the field and 38.9% from the three-point line. He is coming off a 14-point game against UTA. Jossell has scored double digits in seven straight games and is averaging 20.6 points in his last five games. He is ranked first in the conference (9th NCAA) with his 90.7% free throw percentage.
SFA currently ranks number one in the WAC in four different statistical categories. The 'Jacks are number one in bench points (33.54, 6th NCAA), first in offensive rebounding per game (12.75, 33rd NCAA), first in steals per game (9.2, 19th NCAA), and first in turnovers forced per game (17.79, 4th NCAA).
A Look at ACU:
The Abilene Christian University Wildcats are currently 9-15 overall and 4-9 in Western Athletic Conference play. ACU is currently eight games back from first place in the WAC. The Wildcats are coming off an 87-79 win over the UTRGV Vaqueros. ACU has won one of their last five games.
In their win over the UTRGV Vaqueros, Abilene Christian posted 87 points on 35-for-57 (61.4%) shooting from the field and 4-for-10 (40%) from the three-point line. All five of the starters for ACU finished in double figures. The Wildcats were led by Hunter Jack Madden's 27 points on 10-for-13 shooting. Abilene Christian posted more rebounds and assists than UTRGV.
ACU has three scorers averaging double-digit scoring. Ali Abdou Dibba (15.1), Airon Simmons (13.3), and Hunter Jack Madden (11.8) are averaging double figures for the Wildcats. Dibba is the leading scorer for Abilene Christian. He is averaging 15.1 points on 47.3% shooting from the field and 34.3% from the three-point line.
SFA's Next Matchup:
This will be the last home game for SFA before they hit the road for a four-game road trip. SFA will face Seattle U, Utah Valley, California Baptist, and then round out the trip with a showdown against the WAC leading Grand Canyon Lopes. The 'Jacks will tip-off against the Redhawks on February 22nd at 9:00 p.m. CT.
The Lumberjacks have six games remaining in the regular season, the final two games home against Southern Utah (March 7) and Utah Tech (March 9).
Tickets for all home games are available at www.SFATICKETS.COM. Tune into Q107.7 FM radio and listen to Rob Meyers "Voice of the Lumberjacks" call all the action or watch the Lumberjacks on ESPN+.
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