Sam Houston Bearkats at Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks
· NCAA Men's Basketball
<span class="badge bg-danger" style="font-size: 1.2em; margin: 5px 0;">Final</span>
57 - 68
57 - 68
Stephen F. Austin wins 15th straight, Southland title
Kevon Harris, who led the Lumberjacks in scoring heading into the matchup with 18 points per game, was held to eight points. He hit 20% from 3-point range (1 of 5).
Sam Houston State totaled 23 second-half points, a season low for the team.
Kai Mitchell scored 14 with eight rebounds and two blocks and Chad Bowie had 11 points for the Bearkats (18-13, 11-9), who are seeded fourth in the tournament lineup. Zach Nutall scored 10 points.
The Lumberjacks improve to 2-0 against the Bearkats this season. Stephen F. Austin defeated Sam Houston State 81-76 on Feb. 1.
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| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 57 - 68 |
| 2nd 0:00 | End of 2nd half | 57 - 68 |
| 2nd 0:04 | Charlie Daniels Steal. | 57 - 68 |
| 2nd 0:04 | Kai Mitchell Turnover. | 57 - 68 |
| 2nd 0:31 | Stephen F. Austin Defensive Rebound. | 57 - 68 |
Statistics
 SHSU |
 SFA |
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|---|---|---|
| 20-54 | FG | 23-53 |
| 37 | Field Goal % | 43 |
| 4-18 | 3PT | 4-16 |
| 22 | Three Point % | 25 |
| 13-20 | FT | 18-30 |
| 65 | Free Throw % | 60 |
| 34 | Rebounds | 41 |
| 11 | Offensive Rebounds | 13 |
| 23 | Defensive Rebounds | 28 |
| 9 | Assists | 10 |
| 10 | Steals | 13 |
| 2 | Blocks | 7 |
| 25 | Turnovers | 20 |
| 1 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 25 | Total Turnovers | 20 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 19 | Points Off Turnovers | 28 |
| 7 | Fast Break Points | 18 |
| 30 | Points in Paint | 38 |
| 23 | Fouls | 22 |
| 6 | Largest Lead | 15 |
Game Information
Venue: William R. Johnson Coliseum
Location: Nacogdoches, TX
Attendance: 4,631 | Capacity:
Location: Nacogdoches, TX
Attendance: 4,631 | Capacity:
2025-26 Conference USA Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 17-3 | - | 26-8 |
| Sam Houston | 13-7 | 4 | 22-12 |
| Louisiana Tech | 11-9 | 6 | 20-14 |
| Western Kentucky | 11-9 | 6 | 18-14 |
| Middle Tennessee | 11-9 | 6 | 17-15 |
| Kennesaw State | 10-10 | 7 | 21-14 |
| Jacksonville State | 10-10 | 7 | 15-17 |
| New Mexico State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-16 |
| Missouri State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-18 |
| Florida International | 8-12 | 9 | 15-17 |
| UTEP | 7-13 | 8 | 11-20 |
| Delaware | 6-14 | 11 | 10-21 |
2025-26 Southland Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen F. Austin | 20-2 | - | 28-6 |
| McNeese | 19-3 | 1 | 28-6 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 14-8 | 6 | 19-14 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 13-9 | 7 | 18-15 |
| LSU New Orleans | 12-10 | 8 | 15-18 |
| Nicholls | 12-10 | 8 | 14-19 |
| Houston Christian | 8-14 | 12 | 12-20 |
| Northwestern State | 8-14 | 12 | 10-22 |
| Incarnate Word | 7-15 | 13 | 12-19 |
| Lamar | 7-15 | 13 | 12-19 |
| East Texas A&M | 6-16 | 14 | 11-21 |
| SE Louisiana | 6-16 | 14 | 9-22 |