Thursday, February 29
Riverside, CA
9:00 p.m.
Stephen F. Austin
at
California Baptist University
SFA Continues Roadtrip with Matchup Against CBU
2/28/2024 4:21:00 PM | Men's Basketball
RIVERSIDE, California- The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks will travel to Riverside, CA where they will take on the California Baptist Lancers at the Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center. Tip-off is set for 9:00 p.m. CT.
The Lumberjacks and Lancers both have a 14-13 overall record and are 7-9 in WAC action and tied for 6th place with Abilene Christian University (ACU). This is the third straight road game for the Lumberjacks. Both teams are coming off conference losses and will look to pick up momentum leading into their last three games.
Series History:
Stephen F. Austin is currently 2-1 against California Baptist in the series history. Until earlier this season, SFA was undefeated against CBU since entering the Western Athletic Conference. The 'Jacks are averaging 80 points in the history of the series, with their biggest margin of victory coming in an 80-58 victory over the Lancers.
SFA will look to split the regular season series after California Baptist defeated Stephen F. Austin in William R. Johnson Coliseum earlier this season. Trailing 81-79 with three seconds left on the game clock, the Lumberjacks in-bounded the ball to redshirt-senior guard A.J. Cajuste. Cajuste drove to the basket with a chance to tie the game at 81-81 but was met with contact on his layup attempt and the ball was rebounded by the Lancers to secure the 81-79 win.
A Look at SFA:
The Lumberjacks are 14-13 overall and 7-9 in Western Athletic Conference play. CBU is currently sitting in 6th place in the WAC In their last game, SFA fell to UVU 71-62 after defeating the Wolverines earlier this year. The Lumberjacks had three scorers finish in double figures. Nana Antwi-Boasiako led SFA in scoring with his 17 points on 4-for-10 shooting. Latrell Jossell (16) and Jalil Beaubrun (12) also posted double-digit scoring games.
Latrell Jossell is the Lumberjack's leading scorer with his 11.5 points per game. Jossell is shooting 41.7% from the field and 37.9% from the three-point line. He is coming off a 16-point game against Utah Valley. He is ranked first in the conference (12th NCAA) with his 91.1% free throw percentage. He recently hit the career 100-steal and 900-point mark.
SFA currently ranks number one in the WAC in four different statistical categories. The 'Jacks are number one in bench points (31.52, 9th NCAA), first in offensive rebounds per game (12.30, 50th NCAA) first in first in steals per game (9.0, 19th NCAA), and first in turnovers forced per game (17.37, 4th NCAA).
SFA is the leading the conference in steals and turnovers forced per game. They rank 4th in the nation for turnovers forced per game and are 19th in the nation for steals per game. Matt Hayman (1.3), Chrishawn Christmas (1.3), Frank Staine (1.0), Latrell Jossell (1.4), and Kimahri Wilson (1.1) are all averaging at least one steal per game.
A Look at CBU:
The California Baptist Lancers are 14-13 overall and 7-9 in Western Athletic Conference play. CBU is currently sitting in a 6th place tie in the WAC with the Lumberjacks and ACU. The Lancers have lost four straight games, with their most recent game ending in an 82-65 loss to the Tarleton Texans.
In their 82-65 loss to the Tarleton Texans, California Baptist had three scorers finish in double-digits. Blondeau Tchoukuiegno was the leading scorer for the Lancers. He finished the game with 17 points on 5-for-12 shooting from the field. Scotty Washington (13) and Yvan Ouedraogo (13) also finished in double figures. Tarleton outscored California Baptist 47-33 in second half to take the win.
California Baptist has two scorers averaging in double figures. Dominique Daniels leads the way for the Lancers with his 19.2 points per game on 40.0% shooting from the field and 36.3% from the three-point line. Blondeau Tchoukuiegno is averaging 11.2 points on 46.8% shooting from the field.
SFA's Next Matchup:
SFA will look to complete their four-game road trip on a good note as they travel to the conference leading Grand Canyon Lopes. SFA fell to GCU 53-51 in William R. Johnson Coliseum earlier this season. The game between Stephen F. Austin and Grand Canyon University will be broadcast nationally on ESPNU. Tip-off is set for 9:00 p.m. CT. in Phoenix, AZ.
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+.
The Lumberjacks and Lancers both have a 14-13 overall record and are 7-9 in WAC action and tied for 6th place with Abilene Christian University (ACU). This is the third straight road game for the Lumberjacks. Both teams are coming off conference losses and will look to pick up momentum leading into their last three games.
Series History:
Stephen F. Austin is currently 2-1 against California Baptist in the series history. Until earlier this season, SFA was undefeated against CBU since entering the Western Athletic Conference. The 'Jacks are averaging 80 points in the history of the series, with their biggest margin of victory coming in an 80-58 victory over the Lancers.
SFA will look to split the regular season series after California Baptist defeated Stephen F. Austin in William R. Johnson Coliseum earlier this season. Trailing 81-79 with three seconds left on the game clock, the Lumberjacks in-bounded the ball to redshirt-senior guard A.J. Cajuste. Cajuste drove to the basket with a chance to tie the game at 81-81 but was met with contact on his layup attempt and the ball was rebounded by the Lancers to secure the 81-79 win.
A Look at SFA:
The Lumberjacks are 14-13 overall and 7-9 in Western Athletic Conference play. CBU is currently sitting in 6th place in the WAC In their last game, SFA fell to UVU 71-62 after defeating the Wolverines earlier this year. The Lumberjacks had three scorers finish in double figures. Nana Antwi-Boasiako led SFA in scoring with his 17 points on 4-for-10 shooting. Latrell Jossell (16) and Jalil Beaubrun (12) also posted double-digit scoring games.
Latrell Jossell is the Lumberjack's leading scorer with his 11.5 points per game. Jossell is shooting 41.7% from the field and 37.9% from the three-point line. He is coming off a 16-point game against Utah Valley. He is ranked first in the conference (12th NCAA) with his 91.1% free throw percentage. He recently hit the career 100-steal and 900-point mark.
SFA currently ranks number one in the WAC in four different statistical categories. The 'Jacks are number one in bench points (31.52, 9th NCAA), first in offensive rebounds per game (12.30, 50th NCAA) first in first in steals per game (9.0, 19th NCAA), and first in turnovers forced per game (17.37, 4th NCAA).
SFA is the leading the conference in steals and turnovers forced per game. They rank 4th in the nation for turnovers forced per game and are 19th in the nation for steals per game. Matt Hayman (1.3), Chrishawn Christmas (1.3), Frank Staine (1.0), Latrell Jossell (1.4), and Kimahri Wilson (1.1) are all averaging at least one steal per game.
A Look at CBU:
The California Baptist Lancers are 14-13 overall and 7-9 in Western Athletic Conference play. CBU is currently sitting in a 6th place tie in the WAC with the Lumberjacks and ACU. The Lancers have lost four straight games, with their most recent game ending in an 82-65 loss to the Tarleton Texans.
In their 82-65 loss to the Tarleton Texans, California Baptist had three scorers finish in double-digits. Blondeau Tchoukuiegno was the leading scorer for the Lancers. He finished the game with 17 points on 5-for-12 shooting from the field. Scotty Washington (13) and Yvan Ouedraogo (13) also finished in double figures. Tarleton outscored California Baptist 47-33 in second half to take the win.
California Baptist has two scorers averaging in double figures. Dominique Daniels leads the way for the Lancers with his 19.2 points per game on 40.0% shooting from the field and 36.3% from the three-point line. Blondeau Tchoukuiegno is averaging 11.2 points on 46.8% shooting from the field.
SFA's Next Matchup:
SFA will look to complete their four-game road trip on a good note as they travel to the conference leading Grand Canyon Lopes. SFA fell to GCU 53-51 in William R. Johnson Coliseum earlier this season. The game between Stephen F. Austin and Grand Canyon University will be broadcast nationally on ESPNU. Tip-off is set for 9:00 p.m. CT. in Phoenix, AZ.
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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