Saturday, February 10
Arlington, TX
2:00 p.m.
Stephen F. Austin
at
UT Arlington
SFA Hits the Road to Face UT Arlington Mavericks
2/9/2024 2:58:00 PM | Men's Basketball
ARLINGTON, Texas- Stephen F. Austin travels to College Park Center to face the UT Arlington Mavericks. Tip-off is set for 2:00 p.m. CT. It will be the second time these two teams have met this season. SFA won the first conference matchup 92-73 on January 6 at the William R. Johnson Coliseum
Series History:
The Lumberjacks are 31-32 against the UT Arlington Mavericks. SFA has won two of the three matchups since both teams entered the WAC in 2021.
SFA defeated UTA 92-73 earlier this season. The Lumberjacks finished with four scorers in double digits. Matt Hayman led the way with 20 points on 7-for-12 shooting from the field and 4-for-6 from the three-point line. Jalil Beaubrun (15), AJ Cajuste (15), and Sadaidriene Hall (12) also posted double-digit scoring performances.
A Look at SFA:
In their win over the Vaqueros, the 'Jacks finished the game with three scorers in double digits. Latrell Jossell (24), Matt Hayman (15), and Nana Antwi-Boasiako (12) were SFA's leading scorers. The Lumberjacks shot 37-for-68 (54.4%) from the field and forced 14 turnovers. The 'Jacks outrebounded UTRGV 39-26. The 'Jacks also posted 18 assists to the Vaqueros 10.
SFA is averaging 78.2 points per game on 46.1% shooting from the field and 33.0% from the three-point line. Latrell Jossell (11.7) and Matt Hayman (9.6) are the leading scorers for the 'Jacks. SFA is currently averaging 9.1 steals per game and forcing 17.61 turnovers per game.
Latrell Jossell is the Lumberjack's leading scorer with his 11.7 points per game. Jossell is shooting 42.9% from the field and 39.5% from the three-point line. He is coming off a 24-point game against UTRGV. Jossell has scored double digits in six straight games and is averaging 22.3 points in his last four games. He is ranked first in the conference (9th NCAA) with his 91.0% free throw percentage.
SFA currently ranks number one in the WAC in four different statistical categories. The 'Jacks are number one in bench points (34.22, 6th NCAA), first in offensive rebounding per game (12.83, 33rd NCAA), first in steals per game (9.1, 20th NCAA), and first in turnovers forced per game (17.61, 4th NCAA).
A Look at UTA:
The UTA Mavericks are currently 11-12 overall and 6-6 in Western Athletic Conference play. UT Arlington is ranked 6th in the WAC and sits five games back. They have won five of their last eight games. In their last game, UTA fell 64-63 at California Baptist.
In their loss to California Baptist, Makaih Williams led the Mavericks scoring with his 15-point performance. DaJuan Gordon (13) was the only other scorer for the Mavericks to finish in double digits. Gordon also posted a double-double with his 13 points and 11 rebounds. UTA shot 26-for-58 (44.8%) from the field and 2-for-12 (16.7%) from the three-point line.
UTA has four scorers averaging double digits. Phillip Russell (14.7), Shemar Wilson (12.0), DaJuan Gordon (11.8), and Makaih Williams (11.1) are the leading scorers for the Mavericks. UT Arlington is averaging 73.7 points per game on 42.6% shooting from the field and 33.7% from the three-point line.
SFA's Next Matchup:
SFA will return to William R. Johnson Coliseum to face Abilene Christian University. Tip-off is set for February 17th at 2:00 p.m. CT. It 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.
Series History:
The Lumberjacks are 31-32 against the UT Arlington Mavericks. SFA has won two of the three matchups since both teams entered the WAC in 2021.
SFA defeated UTA 92-73 earlier this season. The Lumberjacks finished with four scorers in double digits. Matt Hayman led the way with 20 points on 7-for-12 shooting from the field and 4-for-6 from the three-point line. Jalil Beaubrun (15), AJ Cajuste (15), and Sadaidriene Hall (12) also posted double-digit scoring performances.
A Look at SFA:
In their win over the Vaqueros, the 'Jacks finished the game with three scorers in double digits. Latrell Jossell (24), Matt Hayman (15), and Nana Antwi-Boasiako (12) were SFA's leading scorers. The Lumberjacks shot 37-for-68 (54.4%) from the field and forced 14 turnovers. The 'Jacks outrebounded UTRGV 39-26. The 'Jacks also posted 18 assists to the Vaqueros 10.
SFA is averaging 78.2 points per game on 46.1% shooting from the field and 33.0% from the three-point line. Latrell Jossell (11.7) and Matt Hayman (9.6) are the leading scorers for the 'Jacks. SFA is currently averaging 9.1 steals per game and forcing 17.61 turnovers per game.
Latrell Jossell is the Lumberjack's leading scorer with his 11.7 points per game. Jossell is shooting 42.9% from the field and 39.5% from the three-point line. He is coming off a 24-point game against UTRGV. Jossell has scored double digits in six straight games and is averaging 22.3 points in his last four games. He is ranked first in the conference (9th NCAA) with his 91.0% free throw percentage.
SFA currently ranks number one in the WAC in four different statistical categories. The 'Jacks are number one in bench points (34.22, 6th NCAA), first in offensive rebounding per game (12.83, 33rd NCAA), first in steals per game (9.1, 20th NCAA), and first in turnovers forced per game (17.61, 4th NCAA).
A Look at UTA:
The UTA Mavericks are currently 11-12 overall and 6-6 in Western Athletic Conference play. UT Arlington is ranked 6th in the WAC and sits five games back. They have won five of their last eight games. In their last game, UTA fell 64-63 at California Baptist.
In their loss to California Baptist, Makaih Williams led the Mavericks scoring with his 15-point performance. DaJuan Gordon (13) was the only other scorer for the Mavericks to finish in double digits. Gordon also posted a double-double with his 13 points and 11 rebounds. UTA shot 26-for-58 (44.8%) from the field and 2-for-12 (16.7%) from the three-point line.
UTA has four scorers averaging double digits. Phillip Russell (14.7), Shemar Wilson (12.0), DaJuan Gordon (11.8), and Makaih Williams (11.1) are the leading scorers for the Mavericks. UT Arlington is averaging 73.7 points per game on 42.6% shooting from the field and 33.7% from the three-point line.
SFA's Next Matchup:
SFA will return to William R. Johnson Coliseum to face Abilene Christian University. Tip-off is set for February 17th at 2:00 p.m. CT. It 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.
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