Lumberjacks Dominate Majors in Season Opener
Monday, November 3, 2025, 3:00 PM ET · William R. Johnson Coliseum
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks 103, Millsaps Majors 76, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Millsaps Majors vs Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks?
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks beat Millsaps Majors 103-76 at William R. Johnson Coliseum on November 3, 2025.
In a commanding performance, the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks triumphed over the Millsaps Majors with a final score of 103-76 in their season opener at the William R. Johnson Coliseum. This match showcased the Lumberjacks' offensive prowess, marking a significant turnaround from their recent struggles, as they had entered this game on a four-game losing streak.
The Lumberjacks, now holding a record of 1-0 for the season, had previously faced challenges in their last ten games, finishing with a record of 5-5. Their recent form had seen them average 71.0 points scored per game while allowing 75.7 points, indicating defensive vulnerabilities. However, this game was a stark contrast, as they not only scored over 100 points but also managed to keep the Majors at bay.
In terms of home performance, the Lumberjacks had a home record of 2-3 in their last five games, which included a mix of victories and defeats. Their ability to score at home had averaged 65.4 points in those recent outings, but this match clearly demonstrated their potential to exceed those numbers significantly.
The Millsaps Majors entered this game looking to improve upon their past performances. However, they struggled against the Lumberjacks, who capitalized on their home advantage. The Majors, despite their efforts, could not keep pace with Stephen F. Austin's scoring, finishing the game with a total of 76 points.
The scoring plays in the second half highlighted the Lumberjacks' dominance, with key contributions from players like Bryceson Melvin, who made a jumper and a free throw in the closing moments of the game, solidifying the victory. The Majors' attempts to close the gap were thwarted as the Lumberjacks maintained control throughout the second half.
Before the game, the market had heavily favored the Lumberjacks, with a home win probability of 1.0, reflecting the expectations of their strong performance. This was evident as they executed their game plan effectively, demonstrating both offensive and defensive capabilities that had been lacking in their previous outings.
The conditions at the William R. Johnson Coliseum were conducive to a high-scoring affair, and the Lumberjacks took full advantage of their home court. Fans witnessed a display of skill and teamwork that bodes well for the remainder of the season.
Overall, this fixture was significant not only for the Lumberjacks' season but also for setting a tone of confidence as they move forward. The commanding victory over the Majors could serve as a catalyst for future games, providing a much-needed boost after a challenging stretch leading up to this opener.
Leaders
- PointsKeon Thompson20Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks
- AssistsChrishawn Christmas6Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks
- ReboundsJerald Colonel9Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks
- PointsDavion James14Millsaps Majors
- AssistsDavid Combest Jr.4Millsaps Majors
- ReboundsDavid Combest Jr.6Millsaps Majors
Recent form
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks
Last 10: 5-5Streak L471 scored · 75.7 allowed per game2-3 at home
- L64-95vs McNeese CowboysMar 4
- L70-94vs Nicholls ColonelsMar 1
- L56-72at Houston Christian HuskiesFeb 25
- L61-63at Incarnate Word CardinalsFeb 22
- W76-74at East Texas A&M LionsFeb 18
- W70-68at Northwestern State DemonsFeb 15
- W85-75vs UT Rio Grande Valley VaquerosFeb 11
- W78-64vs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi IslandersFeb 8
- W88-85at LSU New Orleans PrivateersFeb 4
- L62-67vs Lamar CardinalsFeb 1
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 | Millsaps Majors | Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 28-61 | 39-81 |
| Field goal % | 46 | 48 |
| Three-pointers | 5-17 | 11-29 |
| Three-point % | 29 | 38 |
| Free throws | 15-26 | 14-25 |
| Free throw % | 58 | 56 |
| Rebounds | 34 | 50 |
| Offensive rebounds | 9 | 21 |
| Defensive rebounds | 25 | 29 |
| Assists | 7 | 20 |
| Steals | 5 | 9 |
| Blocks | 2 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 7 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 10 | 24 |
| Fast-break points | 4 | 14 |
| Points in the paint | 34 | 50 |
| Fouls | 15 | 20 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 30 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half46-66Narit Chotikavanic made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half48-66Dakota Gasca made Jumper.
- 2nd Half48-67Chrishawn Christmas made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half48-70Narit Chotikavanic made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ahamed Mohammed.
- 2nd Half48-71Narit Chotikavanic made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half50-71Jovanni Perez made Jumper.
- 2nd Half51-71Jovanni Perez made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half51-73Jerald Colonel made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half51-76Marcus Scurry made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ahamed Mohammed.
- 2nd Half52-76Jovanni Perez made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half52-77Keon Thompson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half52-78Keon Thompson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half54-78Caleb Kent made Jumper.
- 2nd Half54-80Keon Thompson made Layup.
- 2nd Half54-81Marcus Scurry made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half54-82Marcus Scurry made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half56-82Dakota Gasca made Jumper.
- 2nd Half56-84Marcus Scurry made Layup.
- 2nd Half58-84David Combest Jr. made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half58-86Jerald Colonel made Dunk. Assisted by Lateef Patrick.
- 2nd Half60-86Rodney Phillips Jr. made Layup. Assisted by David Combest Jr..
- 2nd Half60-88Jerald Colonel made Dunk. Assisted by Chrishawn Christmas.
- 2nd Half61-88Colt Donley made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half62-88Colt Donley made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half62-90Narit Chotikavanic made Jumper.
- 2nd Half62-92Marcus Scurry made Jumper.
- 2nd Half65-92Dakota Gasca made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by David Combest Jr..
- 2nd Half68-92Dakota Gasca made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jovanni Perez.
- 2nd Half68-94Tichyque Musaka made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half69-94Caleb Kent made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half70-94Caleb Kent made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half70-96Tichyque Musaka made Dunk. Assisted by Marcus Scurry.
- 2nd Half70-98Harris Dar made Layup. Assisted by Christian Green.
- 2nd Half71-98Matheus Siqueira made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half72-98Matheus Siqueira made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half74-98Mack Gorton made Jumper.
- 2nd Half74-100Tichyque Musaka made Layup.
- 2nd Half76-100Matheus Siqueira made Layup.
- 2nd Half76-102Bryceson Melvin made Jumper.
- 2nd Half76-103Bryceson Melvin made Free Throw.
Win probability
Above the line favours Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks, below favours Millsaps Majors.
Venue
- William R. Johnson ColiseumNacogdoches, TX
- Attendance896
- OfficialsBrent Dugas, Ross Cullins, Jarrett Howell
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