NCAAB · Final

Lumberjacks Edge Lions in Close Contest

Monday, February 9, 2026, 7:30 PM ET · William R. Johnson Coliseum

Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks 74, East Texas A&M Lions 70, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won East Texas A&M Lions vs Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks?

Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks beat East Texas A&M Lions 74-70 at William R. Johnson Coliseum on February 9, 2026.

Who was favored in East Texas A&M Lions vs Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks?

Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -2400 (about 96% implied). The favorite won.

In a tightly contested game, the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks defeated the East Texas A&M Lions 74-70 at the William R. Johnson Coliseum. This victory extends the Lumberjacks' impressive home record to 22-3, showcasing their dominance on their home court, where they have won all six of their last home games. The Lumberjacks are currently on a nine-game winning streak, having averaged 76.1 points while allowing just 66.0 points during this stretch. Their recent form includes victories over teams such as the Lamar Cardinals and McNeese Cowboys, indicating their strong performance leading into this matchup.

The Lions, with an overall record of 10-16, have struggled this season, particularly on the road, where they have a 2-2 record in their last five away games. However, they have shown some improvement recently, winning their last two games, including a narrow victory against the Northwestern State Demons. Despite their recent success, the Lions have averaged only 54.0 points in their last ten games, which highlights their offensive struggles compared to the Lumberjacks.

In terms of head-to-head matchups, the Lumberjacks have a perfect record against the Lions, winning all three previous meetings in the last two seasons. Their most recent encounter was on December 30, 2025, where the Lumberjacks secured a decisive 75-48 victory. This historical dominance likely added pressure on the Lions as they faced a formidable opponent once again.

Injury reports indicated that both teams were relatively healthy, which is crucial for maintaining competitive play. The Lumberjacks have been able to rely on their key players, while the Lions have also managed to field their main roster, allowing for a full-strength contest.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the Lumberjacks favored by 16.5 points, with a total set at 143.5. The odds reflected the Lumberjacks' strong home performance and their recent winning streak, while the Lions' struggles were evident in the spread.

The game conditions were favorable for both teams, with no significant weather or venue issues reported, ensuring a smooth playing environment. Viewers were treated to a competitive game, with key moments including Gianni Hunt's critical three-point jumper and subsequent free throws that kept the Lions in the game until the final moments. The Lumberjacks' ability to maintain their lead and close out the game was a testament to their resilience and strong home-court advantage.

Overall, this matchup highlighted the Lumberjacks' strength as they continue their pursuit of a successful season, while the Lions will need to build on their recent performances to improve their standing.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	SFA -16.5	143.5 o -112 / u -108	East Texas A&M Lions +1200 · Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks -2400

What these prices pay on $100 · What these numbers mean

Leaders

PointsKam Burton19Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks
AssistsKeon Thompson7Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks
ReboundsNarit Chotikavanic7Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks
PointsGianni Hunt28East Texas A&M Lions
AssistsRonnie Harrison7East Texas A&M Lions
ReboundsRonnie Harrison9East Texas A&M Lions

Recent form

Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks

Last 10: 9-1Streak W976.1 scored · 66 allowed per game6-0 at home

W84-74vs Lamar CardinalsFeb 7
W67-60vs McNeese CowboysFeb 3
W85-58vs SE Louisiana LionsJan 31
W69-67vs Northwestern State DemonsJan 27
W88-81at Lamar CardinalsJan 24
W79-62at Nicholls ColonelsJan 20
W84-79at LSU New Orleans PrivateersJan 17
W56-46vs Incarnate Word CardinalsJan 13
W85-67vs Houston Christian HuskiesJan 10
L64-66at McNeese CowboysJan 6

East Texas A&M Lions

Last 10: 3-5-2Streak W254 scored · 56.4 allowed per game2-2 away

W52-48vs Northwestern State DemonsFeb 7
W74-68at Northwestern State DemonsFeb 5
L85-94vs LSU New Orleans PrivateersFeb 3
L68-72vs Nicholls ColonelsJan 31
L61-82at Lamar CardinalsJan 28
D0-0at Lamar CardinalsJan 27
D0-0at Northwestern State DemonsJan 24
W80-58at Incarnate Word CardinalsJan 19
L70-81at Houston Christian HuskiesJan 17
L50-61vs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi IslandersJan 13

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Stephen F. Austin	28-6	-	20-2
McNeese	28-6	1	19-3
UT Rio Grande Valley	19-14	6	14-8
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi	18-15	7	13-9
LSU New Orleans	15-18	8	12-10
Nicholls	14-19	8	12-10
Houston Christian	12-20	12	8-14
Northwestern State	10-22	12	8-14
Incarnate Word	12-19	13	7-15
Lamar	12-19	13	7-15
East Texas A&M	11-21	14	6-16
SE Louisiana	9-22	14	6-16

Box score

Stat	East Texas A&M Lions	Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks
Field goals	26-48	27-61
Field goal %	54	44
Three-pointers	9-25	7-20
Three-point %	36	35
Free throws	9-13	13-20
Free throw %	69	65
Rebounds	25	36
Offensive rebounds	2	13
Defensive rebounds	23	23
Assists	15	15
Steals	1	8
Blocks	4	2
Turnovers	14	10
Team turnovers	1	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	15	19
Fast-break points	4	6
Points in the paint	30	40
Fouls	16	14
Largest lead	6	13
Lead changes	11	11
Time in front	29	54

How the scoring went

2nd Half38-36Ronnie Harrison makes 2-foot dunk
2nd Half40-36Ronnie Harrison makes 10-foot step back jumpshot
2nd Half42-36Gianni Hunt makes layup
2nd Half42-37Jerald Colonel makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half42-39Keon Thompson makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half42-41Chrishawn Christmas makes layup
2nd Half42-42Chrishawn Christmas makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half44-42Damian Garcia makes driving layup
2nd Half44-44Chrishawn Christmas makes layup (Keon Thompson assists)
2nd Half44-46Chrishawn Christmas makes layup (Marcus Scurry assists)
2nd Half47-46Noah Pagotto makes 25-foot three point jumper (Gianni Hunt assists)
2nd Half47-48Narit Chotikavanic makes 7-foot pullup jump shot (Keon Thompson assists)
2nd Half47-50Christian Green makes driving layup
2nd Half47-52Marcus Scurry makes 7-foot pullup jump shot (Christian Green assists)
2nd Half47-55Ahamed Mohammed makes 30-foot three point jumper (Narit Chotikavanic assists)
2nd Half49-55Ronnie Harrison makes layup (Evan Phelps assists)
2nd Half49-57Gediminas Alisas makes layup (Christian Green assists)
2nd Half51-57Ronnie Harrison makes 12-foot step back jumpshot
2nd Half52-57Ronnie Harrison makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half52-59Kam Burton makes driving layup (Keon Thompson assists)
2nd Half52-60Kam Burton makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half54-60Gianni Hunt makes layup (Damian Garcia assists)
2nd Half54-62Keon Thompson makes driving layup
2nd Half57-62Gianni Hunt makes 27-foot three point jumper
2nd Half57-63Keon Thompson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half57-64Keon Thompson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half57-67Kam Burton makes 23-foot three point jumper (Keon Thompson assists)
2nd Half57-70Narit Chotikavanic makes 24-foot three point jumper (Keon Thompson assists)
2nd Half60-70Damian Garcia makes 26-foot three pointer
2nd Half61-70Gianni Hunt makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half62-70Gianni Hunt makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half62-71Keon Thompson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half65-71Gianni Hunt makes 24-foot three point jumper (Tay Mosher assists)
2nd Half66-71Gianni Hunt makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half67-71Gianni Hunt makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half67-72Keon Thompson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half69-72Noah Pagotto makes layup (Ronnie Harrison assists)
2nd Half70-72Damian Garcia makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half70-73Jerald Colonel makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half70-74Jerald Colonel makes free throw 2 of 2

Win probability

Above the line favours Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks, below favours East Texas A&M Lions.