NCAAB · Final

Lumberjacks Edge Demons in Close Contest

Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 4:00 PM ET · William R. Johnson Coliseum

Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks 69, Northwestern State Demons 67, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Northwestern State Demons vs Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks?

Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks beat Northwestern State Demons 69-67 at William R. Johnson Coliseum on January 27, 2026.

Who was favored in Northwestern State Demons vs Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks?

Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -1650 (about 94% implied). The favorite won.

In a tightly contested game at William R. Johnson Coliseum, the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks narrowly defeated the Northwestern State Demons with a final score of 69-67. This matchup was significant as it showcased the stark contrast in the teams' records, with Stephen F. Austin boasting an impressive home record of 18-3, while Northwestern State struggled with an away record of 6-14.

The Lumberjacks entered the game in strong form, having won nine of their last ten games, including a five-game winning streak. Their recent performances have seen them average 78.1 points scored while allowing only 63.1 points per game. In their last five outings, they maintained an average of 78.4 points scored and 67.0 points allowed, indicating a solid offensive and defensive balance. Their last game prior to this matchup was a victory against the Lamar Cardinals, where they won 88-81.

On the other hand, the Demons have faced challenges recently, recording a 4-5-1 record in their last ten games. They have averaged 67.6 points scored and 64.6 points allowed during this stretch, with their last game resulting in a draw against the East Texas A&M Lions. Their last victory came against the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros, where they won 64-63, but they have struggled on the road, holding an away record of 0-3.

In terms of head-to-head matchups, the Lumberjacks have had the upper hand, winning two of the last three meetings against the Demons. Their most recent encounter before this game was on December 31, 2025, where the Lumberjacks won 74-64. The previous season, they also secured a close victory with a score of 70-68, while the Demons managed to win their first meeting of the 2025 season with a score of 57-54.

Injury reports indicated no significant absences for either team, allowing both squads to field their strongest lineups. The market reflected the Lumberjacks' dominance, with DraftKings listing them as 14.5-point favorites, with a moneyline of -1650 for the Lumberjacks and +950 for the Demons. The total points over/under was set at 141.5, with odds of -112 for the over and -108 for the under.

The game conditions were favorable for both teams, as they played in front of a home crowd that has been a significant advantage for the Lumberjacks, who have a perfect home record in their last three games. The atmosphere was electric, contributing to the competitive nature of the contest.

As the game unfolded, the Lumberjacks maintained a slight edge throughout, leading by as much as eight points in the second half. Key moments included several late-game free throws and layups that kept the Demons within striking distance. Notable scoring plays included a late three-pointer from Chris Mubiru that brought the Demons to within two points of the Lumberjacks, but they were unable to secure the win in the final moments.

Overall, this matchup not only highlighted the Lumberjacks' continued dominance at home but also showcased the resilience of the Demons, who fought hard until the final buzzer. The Lumberjacks' victory further solidifies their position in the league, while the Demons will look to regroup and improve in their upcoming games.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	SFA -14.5	141.5 o -112 / u -108	Northwestern State Demons +950 · Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks -1650

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Leaders

PointsKeon Thompson27Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks
AssistsKeon Thompson2Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks
ReboundsJerald Colonel10Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks
PointsChip Brunt19Northwestern State Demons
AssistsMicah Thomas5Northwestern State Demons
ReboundsWillie Williams11Northwestern State Demons

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Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks

Last 10: 9-1Streak W578.1 scored · 63.1 allowed per game3-0 at home

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
W73-63at SE Louisiana LionsJan 3
W74-64at Northwestern State DemonsDec 31
W75-48at East Texas A&M LionsDec 30
W103-55vs Dallas CrusadersDec 21

Northwestern State Demons

Last 10: 4-5-1Streak D167.6 scored · 64.6 allowed per game0-3 away

D0-0vs East Texas A&M LionsJan 24
L80-82at Houston Christian HuskiesJan 20
L74-76at Incarnate Word CardinalsJan 17
W64-63vs UT Rio Grande Valley VaquerosJan 13
W79-78vs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi IslandersJan 10
L72-74at Nicholls ColonelsJan 6
W74-68vs LSU New Orleans PrivateersJan 3
L64-74vs Stephen F. Austin LumberjacksDec 31
L61-76vs Lamar CardinalsDec 30
W108-55vs Southern New Orleans KnightsDec 20

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	Northwestern State Demons	Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks
Field goals	26-68	26-61
Field goal %	38	43
Three-pointers	6-16	6-18
Three-point %	38	33
Free throws	9-13	11-18
Free throw %	69	61
Rebounds	41	41
Offensive rebounds	12	9
Defensive rebounds	29	32
Assists	8	8
Steals	8	7
Blocks	2	3
Turnovers	10	10
Team turnovers	2	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	7	7
Fast-break points	7	6
Points in the paint	30	36
Fouls	13	12
Largest lead	0	15
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	0	98

How the scoring went

1st Half28-37Keon Thompson makes 0-foot tip in layup
1st Half30-37Izzy Miles makes layup
1st Half32-37Chip Brunt makes layup
2nd Half34-37Willie Williams makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half37-37Micah Thomas makes 25-foot three point jumper
2nd Half37-38Jerald Colonel makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half37-39Jerald Colonel makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half37-41Keon Thompson makes 11-foot jumper
2nd Half37-44Kam Burton makes 23-foot three point jumper
2nd Half40-44Micah Thomas makes 26-foot three point jumper
2nd Half40-46Keon Thompson makes 13-foot jumper
2nd Half40-48Jerald Colonel makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half40-51Narit Chotikavanic makes 24-foot three point jumper (Lateef Patrick assists)
2nd Half42-51Micah Thomas makes 16-foot jumper (Moustapha Loum assists)
2nd Half42-53Keon Thompson makes 10-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half44-53Willie Williams makes layup (Micah Thomas assists)
2nd Half44-55Narit Chotikavanic makes 14-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half46-55Micah Thomas makes 11-foot jumper
2nd Half46-57Keon Thompson makes layup
2nd Half47-57Willie Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half47-59Keon Thompson makes layup
2nd Half49-59Willie Williams makes layup (Micah Thomas assists)
2nd Half51-59Micah Thomas makes 18-foot jumper
2nd Half52-59Izzy Miles makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half53-59Izzy Miles makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half55-59Willie Williams makes layup
2nd Half55-61Keon Thompson makes layup
2nd Half57-61Micah Thomas makes 18-foot step back jumpshot
2nd Half57-63Lateef Patrick makes layup
2nd Half57-64Lateef Patrick makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half59-64Chip Brunt makes 10-foot floating jump shot (Micah Thomas assists)
2nd Half59-65Jerald Colonel makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half60-65Chip Brunt makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half60-66Lateef Patrick makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half62-66Willie Williams makes layup
2nd Half62-67Lateef Patrick makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half64-67Willie Williams makes layup (Micah Thomas assists)
2nd Half64-68Keon Thompson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half64-69Keon Thompson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half67-69Chris Mubiru makes 25-foot three point jumper

Win probability

Above the line favours Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks, below favours Northwestern State Demons.