Thursday, February 22
Seattle, WA
9:00 p.m.
Stephen F. Austin
at
Seattle University
SFA Faces Seattle to Begin Four-Game Road Trip
2/21/2024 2:41:00 PM | Men's Basketball
SEATTLE, Washington- The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks will look to finish out their season strong as they play there next four-games on the road. SFA's first stop is in Seattle where they face the Seattle Redhawks on Thursday, February 22nd. Tip-off is set for 9:00 p.m. CT.
Series History:
SFA defeated Seattle 89-84 in overtime in their first conference match-up on January 18 at the William R. Johnson Coliseum. In their win over the Redhawks, SFA's big men led the offensive attack. Nana Antwi-Boasiako (16) and Jalil Beaubrun (16) combined for 32 points. Beaubrun also posted a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Matt Hayman (14), AJ Cajuste (13), and Latrell Jossell (10) also finished the game in double figures.
Stephen F. Austin is 2-1 against the Seattle Redhawks in the history of the series. All three games between SFA and SU have come since the Lumberjacks joined the WAC in 2021. The 'Jacks have won the last two games against the Redhawks.
A Look at SFA:
The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks are coming off a 63-62 loss to the Abilene Christian Wildcats at William R. Johnson Coliseum. SFA fell to 14-11 overall and 7-7 in Western Athletic Conference play. ACU improved to 10-15 overall and 5-9 in WAC play.
In their loss to ACU, the Wildcats trailed the entire game until senior forward Airion Simmons scored a bucket in the paint to give the Wildcats a 63-62 with five seconds remaining on the clock. With one final chance to win the game, SFA junior guard Latrell Jossell got off a step-back jumper, but it was partially blocked, and the Wildcats secured the win.
SFA is the leading the conference in steals and turnovers forced per game. They rank 5th in the nation for turnovers forced per game and are 20th in the nation for steals per game. Matt Hayman (1.2), Chrishawn Christmas (1.2), Frank Staine (1.0), Latrell Jossell (1.4), and Kimahri Wilson (1.1) are all averaging at least one steal per game.
Latrell Jossell is the Lumberjack's at 11.7 points per game. Jossell is shooting 42.5% from the field and 39.4% from the three-point line. He is coming off a 10-point game against UTA. Jossell has scored double digits in eight straight games and is averaging 18.0 points per game in his last five games. He is ranked first in the conference (14th NCAA) with his 90.7% free throw percentage.
A Look at SU:
The Seattle University Redhawks currently sit at 16-10 overall and 9-6 in Western Athletic Conference play. They are five games back from the conference leading GCU Lopes and are currently ranked third in the conference. The Redhawks have won six of their last eight games with their only losses coming to Tarleton and Grand Canyon.
In their 66-65 win over the Utah Tech Trailblazers the Redhawks shot 25-for-64 (39.1%) from the field and 8-for-26 (30.8%) from the three-point line. SU's scoring was led by Cameron Tyson's 16 points on 5-for-18 shooting. Tyson finished with a 16-point-13-rebound double-double. Brandton Chatfield (13), Kobe Williamson (12), and John Christofilis (11) also posted double-digit scoring.
Seattle U has four scorers averaging double-digit scoring this season. Cameron Tyson (17.), Alex Schumacher (14.0), John Cristofilis (13.6), and Brandon Chatfield (10.1) are all averaging in double-figures. The Redhawks are averaging 74.4 points per game on 44.3% shooting from the field. Alex Schumacher (1.3) and Paris Dawson (1.0) are averaging over a steal per game. Kobe Williamson (1.5) and Brandon Chatfield (1.0) are averaging over a block per game.
A Look at SFA's Next Matchup:
SFA will travel from Seattle, Washington to Orem, Utah where they will face the Utah Valley Wolverines. In their first WAC game this season (2/1/24), SFA grabbed a 77-72 win at home.
Tickets for the remaining two home games (March 17, March 19) 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:
SFA defeated Seattle 89-84 in overtime in their first conference match-up on January 18 at the William R. Johnson Coliseum. In their win over the Redhawks, SFA's big men led the offensive attack. Nana Antwi-Boasiako (16) and Jalil Beaubrun (16) combined for 32 points. Beaubrun also posted a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Matt Hayman (14), AJ Cajuste (13), and Latrell Jossell (10) also finished the game in double figures.
Stephen F. Austin is 2-1 against the Seattle Redhawks in the history of the series. All three games between SFA and SU have come since the Lumberjacks joined the WAC in 2021. The 'Jacks have won the last two games against the Redhawks.
A Look at SFA:
The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks are coming off a 63-62 loss to the Abilene Christian Wildcats at William R. Johnson Coliseum. SFA fell to 14-11 overall and 7-7 in Western Athletic Conference play. ACU improved to 10-15 overall and 5-9 in WAC play.
In their loss to ACU, the Wildcats trailed the entire game until senior forward Airion Simmons scored a bucket in the paint to give the Wildcats a 63-62 with five seconds remaining on the clock. With one final chance to win the game, SFA junior guard Latrell Jossell got off a step-back jumper, but it was partially blocked, and the Wildcats secured the win.
SFA is the leading the conference in steals and turnovers forced per game. They rank 5th in the nation for turnovers forced per game and are 20th in the nation for steals per game. Matt Hayman (1.2), Chrishawn Christmas (1.2), Frank Staine (1.0), Latrell Jossell (1.4), and Kimahri Wilson (1.1) are all averaging at least one steal per game.
Latrell Jossell is the Lumberjack's at 11.7 points per game. Jossell is shooting 42.5% from the field and 39.4% from the three-point line. He is coming off a 10-point game against UTA. Jossell has scored double digits in eight straight games and is averaging 18.0 points per game in his last five games. He is ranked first in the conference (14th NCAA) with his 90.7% free throw percentage.
A Look at SU:
The Seattle University Redhawks currently sit at 16-10 overall and 9-6 in Western Athletic Conference play. They are five games back from the conference leading GCU Lopes and are currently ranked third in the conference. The Redhawks have won six of their last eight games with their only losses coming to Tarleton and Grand Canyon.
In their 66-65 win over the Utah Tech Trailblazers the Redhawks shot 25-for-64 (39.1%) from the field and 8-for-26 (30.8%) from the three-point line. SU's scoring was led by Cameron Tyson's 16 points on 5-for-18 shooting. Tyson finished with a 16-point-13-rebound double-double. Brandton Chatfield (13), Kobe Williamson (12), and John Christofilis (11) also posted double-digit scoring.
Seattle U has four scorers averaging double-digit scoring this season. Cameron Tyson (17.), Alex Schumacher (14.0), John Cristofilis (13.6), and Brandon Chatfield (10.1) are all averaging in double-figures. The Redhawks are averaging 74.4 points per game on 44.3% shooting from the field. Alex Schumacher (1.3) and Paris Dawson (1.0) are averaging over a steal per game. Kobe Williamson (1.5) and Brandon Chatfield (1.0) are averaging over a block per game.
A Look at SFA's Next Matchup:
SFA will travel from Seattle, Washington to Orem, Utah where they will face the Utah Valley Wolverines. In their first WAC game this season (2/1/24), SFA grabbed a 77-72 win at home.
Tickets for the remaining two home games (March 17, March 19) 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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