Saturday, February 8
Nacogdoches, TX
5:00 PM
Stephen F. Austin
vs
Texas A&M - Corpus Christi
Fresh Off Iconic Win Over New Orleans, Lumberjacks Host Islanders & Vaqueros
2/7/2025 10:30:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Stephen F. Austin vs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi
Date: Saturday, February 8th
Time: 5:00 p.m. CT
Live Stream: ESPN+
Listen: Q107.7 FM
Arena: William R. Johnson Coliseum
All-Time Series: SFA Leads 22-8
NACOGDOCHES, Texas- The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks men's basketball team (10-13, 3-9) return home to open up a brief two-game homestand beginning with the visiting Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders (15-9, 8-4).
Lumberjacks at a Glance:
The SFA Lumberjacks have developed a knack for second-half rallies in their past couple of games. Down 17 points vs. Lamar at halftime, the 'Jacks nearly erased the big lead and fell 67-62. The Lumberjacks took it a step further on Monday evening at New Orleans, coming back from a 72-61 deficit with 2:09 remaining in the second half by embarking on a 13-2 run over the final two minutes to help force overtime against the New Orleans Privateers. This time, however, the Lumberjacks would not be denied a come-from-behind victory as following a back-and-forth overtime period and the Privateers tying the game at 85-85 with 2.3 seconds left, Matt Hayman banked a buzzer beater three-pointer from beyond halfcourt for an 88-85 overtime conference win at New Orleans. The Lumberjacks improved to 10-13 overall and 3-9 in SLC play. The Lumberjacks look to use the energy and momentum from their unforgettable victory on Monday into their critical two-game homestand as they look to continue to gain ground in the Southland standings.
Islanders at a Glance:
The Corpus Christi Islanders will continue their four-game road trip in Nacogdoches on Saturday evening looking to build off a 78-66 win over the East Texas A&M Lions. The Islanders continue to be neck-and-neck for the second spot in the Southland standings as they are just a half-game back of Lamar for the #2 spot in the Southland standings. Powering the Islanders 15 wins this season has been an impressive offense that is ranked #1 in the Southland as they average 79.4 points per game, which will be put to the test against the Lumberjacks and their number #2 ranked defense in the Southland that holds opponents to just 65.8 points/ a game. The Islanders are 4-7 on the road to date.
Scouting Report-Lumberjacks:
Keon Thompson has put together an impressive three game offensive streak. The point guard in his last three games at New Orleans, vs. East Texas A&M, and Lamar, has totaled 58 points (19.3 ppg), 23-for-41 (.561) from the field, 15 rebounds, 19 assists and 7 steals.
Keon is fresh off a career-scoring performance that saw him drop a career-high 23 points against the Privateers this past Monday night. Keon leads the 'Jacks in scoring overall at 13.0 ppg and in conference averaging 12.8 ppg. Right behind Thompson, Matt Hayman is the second leading scorer overall and in SLC play, averaging 12.9 and 12.2 ppg respectively. Hayman has provided unmatched consistency over the last month. His 19-point performance at New Orleans, capped off with his improbable buzzer-beater, marked his eighth straight game with double-digit points while making five three-pointers for the second time in three games in the win. Chrishawn Christmas has been a workhorse for the Lumberjacks this year as he is one of only two Lumberjacks (Matt Hayman) to start all 23 games this season.
Scouting Report-Islanders
Garry Clark helps lead a dangerous Islanders offensive attack as he averages 14.8 points per game, while being just as dangerous in the rebounding department pulling down 188 boards on the year. Isaac Williams has been a solid contributor offensively for Corpus averaging 11.5 points per game, while being a kick-starter for his teammates as he has dished out a team-leading 65 assists. Owen Dease and Jordan Roberts have formed a dangerous three-point shooting duo for the Islanders as they have combined for 59 three-pointers this season.
Series:
Saturday afternoon's conference clash will mark the 31st all-time meeting between these two Southland foes with SFA leading the all-time series 22-8. The Lumberjacks have won three of the last four games between the two teams, however, the Islanders won the most recent meeting earlier this season between the two schools posting a 67-48 conference home win over SFA. The Lumberjacks are 11-4 at home.
Stephen F. Austin vs University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley
Date: Monday, February 10th
Time: 6:30 p.m. CT
Live Stream: ESPN+
Listen: Q107.7 FM
Arena: William R. Johnson Coliseum
All-Time Series: SFA Leads 8-3
NACOGDOCHES, Texas- The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks men's basketball team (10-13, 3-9) close out their short two-game homestand on Monday evening showdown at the Sawmill as they host the UTRGV Vaqueros (13-10, 5-7).
Vaqueros at a Glance:
The UTRGV Vaqueros will close out their three-game road trip on Monday evening in Nacogdoches but will be looking to get back in the win column on Saturday evening in Beaumont as they square off with the Lamar University Cardinals. The Vaqueros fell 79-63 to the Northwestern State University Demons their last time out and will be looking to improve their 2-7 away record over the final two games of the road trip. The Vaqueros offense will feature another tough test for the Lumberjacks and their #2 ranked Southland defense as the Vaqueros sport the second-best offense in the Southland with their 77.6 points per game as SFA's elite defense will look to slow down the high-powered Vaqueros offense.
Scouting Report-Vaqueros
DK Thorn leads the Vaqueros quick-strike offense with his 12 points per game, scoring a team-high 265 points this year. Cliff Davis has been a technician from beyond the arc for UTRGV this season, draining a team-high 67 three-pointers this season which also stands as the second most for any Southland player this season. Howie Fleming Jr. does a little bit of everything for the Vaqueros as he averages 10.7 points per game, while pulling down a team-high 151 boards, and dishing out 52 assists.
Series:
Monday evening's home showdown with former WAC foe UTRGV will mark the 12th all-time meeting between these two schools. SFA leads the all-time series 8-3 and has won six of the last seven meetings. The Vaqueros won the most recent meeting earlier this season in December when they posted a 68-65 home win over the Lumberjacks.
Next Up:
The Lumberjacks open up a critical four-game road trip traveling to sister town Natchitoches for a rematch with the Northwestern State University Demons on Saturday, February 15th, before traveling to Commerce for a second meeting with the East Texas A&M University Lions on Monday, February 17th. Tip-off for next Saturday's match with the rival Demons is set for 3:30 p.m. CST, while the game against the Lions is scheduled to tip-off at 6:30 p.m. CST.
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets for the remaining four home games at William R. Johnson Coliseum this season are on sale now. Fans can visit SFAtickets.com for more information.
FOLLOW THE LUMBERJACKS
For all the latest information on SFA basketball, visit SFAjacks.com. For up-to-the-minute updates, follow the Lumberjacks on X, Instagram and Facebook.
Date: Saturday, February 8th
Time: 5:00 p.m. CT
Live Stream: ESPN+
Listen: Q107.7 FM
Arena: William R. Johnson Coliseum
All-Time Series: SFA Leads 22-8
NACOGDOCHES, Texas- The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks men's basketball team (10-13, 3-9) return home to open up a brief two-game homestand beginning with the visiting Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders (15-9, 8-4).
Lumberjacks at a Glance:
The SFA Lumberjacks have developed a knack for second-half rallies in their past couple of games. Down 17 points vs. Lamar at halftime, the 'Jacks nearly erased the big lead and fell 67-62. The Lumberjacks took it a step further on Monday evening at New Orleans, coming back from a 72-61 deficit with 2:09 remaining in the second half by embarking on a 13-2 run over the final two minutes to help force overtime against the New Orleans Privateers. This time, however, the Lumberjacks would not be denied a come-from-behind victory as following a back-and-forth overtime period and the Privateers tying the game at 85-85 with 2.3 seconds left, Matt Hayman banked a buzzer beater three-pointer from beyond halfcourt for an 88-85 overtime conference win at New Orleans. The Lumberjacks improved to 10-13 overall and 3-9 in SLC play. The Lumberjacks look to use the energy and momentum from their unforgettable victory on Monday into their critical two-game homestand as they look to continue to gain ground in the Southland standings.
Islanders at a Glance:
The Corpus Christi Islanders will continue their four-game road trip in Nacogdoches on Saturday evening looking to build off a 78-66 win over the East Texas A&M Lions. The Islanders continue to be neck-and-neck for the second spot in the Southland standings as they are just a half-game back of Lamar for the #2 spot in the Southland standings. Powering the Islanders 15 wins this season has been an impressive offense that is ranked #1 in the Southland as they average 79.4 points per game, which will be put to the test against the Lumberjacks and their number #2 ranked defense in the Southland that holds opponents to just 65.8 points/ a game. The Islanders are 4-7 on the road to date.
Scouting Report-Lumberjacks:
Keon Thompson has put together an impressive three game offensive streak. The point guard in his last three games at New Orleans, vs. East Texas A&M, and Lamar, has totaled 58 points (19.3 ppg), 23-for-41 (.561) from the field, 15 rebounds, 19 assists and 7 steals.
Keon is fresh off a career-scoring performance that saw him drop a career-high 23 points against the Privateers this past Monday night. Keon leads the 'Jacks in scoring overall at 13.0 ppg and in conference averaging 12.8 ppg. Right behind Thompson, Matt Hayman is the second leading scorer overall and in SLC play, averaging 12.9 and 12.2 ppg respectively. Hayman has provided unmatched consistency over the last month. His 19-point performance at New Orleans, capped off with his improbable buzzer-beater, marked his eighth straight game with double-digit points while making five three-pointers for the second time in three games in the win. Chrishawn Christmas has been a workhorse for the Lumberjacks this year as he is one of only two Lumberjacks (Matt Hayman) to start all 23 games this season.
Scouting Report-Islanders
Garry Clark helps lead a dangerous Islanders offensive attack as he averages 14.8 points per game, while being just as dangerous in the rebounding department pulling down 188 boards on the year. Isaac Williams has been a solid contributor offensively for Corpus averaging 11.5 points per game, while being a kick-starter for his teammates as he has dished out a team-leading 65 assists. Owen Dease and Jordan Roberts have formed a dangerous three-point shooting duo for the Islanders as they have combined for 59 three-pointers this season.
Series:
Saturday afternoon's conference clash will mark the 31st all-time meeting between these two Southland foes with SFA leading the all-time series 22-8. The Lumberjacks have won three of the last four games between the two teams, however, the Islanders won the most recent meeting earlier this season between the two schools posting a 67-48 conference home win over SFA. The Lumberjacks are 11-4 at home.
Stephen F. Austin vs University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley
Date: Monday, February 10th
Time: 6:30 p.m. CT
Live Stream: ESPN+
Listen: Q107.7 FM
Arena: William R. Johnson Coliseum
All-Time Series: SFA Leads 8-3
NACOGDOCHES, Texas- The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks men's basketball team (10-13, 3-9) close out their short two-game homestand on Monday evening showdown at the Sawmill as they host the UTRGV Vaqueros (13-10, 5-7).
Vaqueros at a Glance:
The UTRGV Vaqueros will close out their three-game road trip on Monday evening in Nacogdoches but will be looking to get back in the win column on Saturday evening in Beaumont as they square off with the Lamar University Cardinals. The Vaqueros fell 79-63 to the Northwestern State University Demons their last time out and will be looking to improve their 2-7 away record over the final two games of the road trip. The Vaqueros offense will feature another tough test for the Lumberjacks and their #2 ranked Southland defense as the Vaqueros sport the second-best offense in the Southland with their 77.6 points per game as SFA's elite defense will look to slow down the high-powered Vaqueros offense.
Scouting Report-Vaqueros
DK Thorn leads the Vaqueros quick-strike offense with his 12 points per game, scoring a team-high 265 points this year. Cliff Davis has been a technician from beyond the arc for UTRGV this season, draining a team-high 67 three-pointers this season which also stands as the second most for any Southland player this season. Howie Fleming Jr. does a little bit of everything for the Vaqueros as he averages 10.7 points per game, while pulling down a team-high 151 boards, and dishing out 52 assists.
Series:
Monday evening's home showdown with former WAC foe UTRGV will mark the 12th all-time meeting between these two schools. SFA leads the all-time series 8-3 and has won six of the last seven meetings. The Vaqueros won the most recent meeting earlier this season in December when they posted a 68-65 home win over the Lumberjacks.
Next Up:
The Lumberjacks open up a critical four-game road trip traveling to sister town Natchitoches for a rematch with the Northwestern State University Demons on Saturday, February 15th, before traveling to Commerce for a second meeting with the East Texas A&M University Lions on Monday, February 17th. Tip-off for next Saturday's match with the rival Demons is set for 3:30 p.m. CST, while the game against the Lions is scheduled to tip-off at 6:30 p.m. CST.
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets for the remaining four home games at William R. Johnson Coliseum this season are on sale now. Fans can visit SFAtickets.com for more information.
FOLLOW THE LUMBERJACKS
For all the latest information on SFA basketball, visit SFAjacks.com. For up-to-the-minute updates, follow the Lumberjacks on X, Instagram and Facebook.
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