Lumberjacks Defeat Huskies in Convincing Fashion
Saturday, February 28, 2026, 4:30 PM ET · Sharp Gymnasium
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks 77, Houston Christian Huskies 56, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks vs Houston Christian Huskies?
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks beat Houston Christian Huskies 77-56 at Sharp Gymnasium on February 28, 2026.
Who was favored in Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks vs Houston Christian Huskies?
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -410 (about 80% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup, the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks triumphed over the Houston Christian Huskies with a final score of 77-56 at Sharp Gymnasium. The Lumberjacks, boasting a strong record of 26-4, showcased their dominance throughout the game, while the Huskies struggled with a season record of 11-19.
The Lumberjacks entered the game with a recent form of 9 wins and 1 loss in their last 10 games, although they faced a setback in their most recent outing against the LSU New Orleans Privateers, losing 77-73. Despite this loss, they maintained an impressive scoring average of 76.5 points per game while allowing 69.0 points. In contrast, the Huskies had a record of 4 wins and 6 losses in their last 10 games, with their latest victory coming against East Texas A&M Lions, where they won 69-68. Overall, the Huskies averaged 63.1 points scored and allowed 68.5 points during this stretch.
When considering home and away performance, the Huskies had a home record of 3-1 in their last five games, while their away record stood at 1-5. The Lumberjacks, on the other hand, excelled with a home record of 6-1 and a perfect 3-0 record in their recent away games. This disparity in performance added to the Lumberjacks' advantage heading into the game.
In terms of their previous encounters, the Lumberjacks held a 2-1 edge in their last three meetings against the Huskies. The most recent matchup prior to this game occurred on January 10, 2026, where the Lumberjacks defeated the Huskies 85-67. The Huskies did manage to secure a victory against the Lumberjacks on February 25, 2025, winning 72-56 at home.
Injuries did not appear to play a significant role in this matchup, as no notable players were reported as unavailable for either team. This allowed both squads to field their strongest lineups.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, favored the Lumberjacks with a spread of 8.5 points, indicating a strong expectation for their performance. The total points line was set at 138.5, with odds of -105 for the over and -115 for the under. The moneyline reflected the Lumberjacks as heavy favorites at -410, while the Huskies were priced at +320.
The conditions in Sharp Gymnasium were conducive for basketball, with no adverse weather factors affecting the game. Fans witnessed a competitive atmosphere as both teams vied for an important victory.
As the game progressed, the Lumberjacks maintained control, highlighted by significant scoring plays. Caleb Gaston opened the second half with a free throw, pushing the Lumberjacks' lead to 70-50. Ahjany Lee followed with an 8-foot hook shot, extending the lead further. The Lumberjacks continued to dominate, with Narit Chotikavanic contributing with free throws and a jumper, while Ahamed Mohammed capped off the scoring with a long three-pointer, solidifying the Lumberjacks' victory.
Overall, the Lumberjacks demonstrated their strength and capability, while the Huskies faced challenges in keeping pace. The final score of 77-56 not only reflects the Lumberjacks' superior performance but also highlights the ongoing struggles of the Huskies as they look to improve in their remaining games.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | SFA -8.5 | 138.5 o -105 / u -115 | Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks -410 · Houston Christian Huskies +320 |
Leaders
- PointsDemarco Bethea9Houston Christian Huskies
- AssistsTrent Johnson5Houston Christian Huskies
- ReboundsTrent Johnson8Houston Christian Huskies
- PointsKeon Thompson17Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks
- AssistsAhamed Mohammed4Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks
- ReboundsJerald Colonel11Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks
Recent form
Houston Christian Huskies
Last 10: 4-6Streak W163.1 scored · 68.5 allowed per game3-1 at home
- W69-68at East Texas A&M LionsFeb 24
- L53-71at Northwestern State DemonsFeb 21
- W72-68vs Nicholls ColonelsFeb 17
- W61-60vs LSU New Orleans PrivateersFeb 14
- L69-73at McNeese CowboysFeb 10
- L47-55at SE Louisiana LionsFeb 7
- L57-74at UT Rio Grande Valley VaquerosFeb 3
- L71-73at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi IslandersJan 31
- W81-75vs Incarnate Word CardinalsJan 28
- L51-68vs UT Rio Grande Valley VaquerosJan 24
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks
Last 10: 9-1Streak L176.5 scored · 69 allowed per game3-0 away
- L73-77vs LSU New Orleans PrivateersFeb 24
- W81-78vs Nicholls ColonelsFeb 21
- W78-68at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi IslandersFeb 17
- W66-57at UT Rio Grande Valley VaquerosFeb 14
- W74-70vs East Texas A&M LionsFeb 10
- 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
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 | Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks | Houston Christian Huskies |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 29-59 | 23-56 |
| Field goal % | 49 | 41 |
| Three-pointers | 8-24 | 1-17 |
| Three-point % | 33 | 6 |
| Free throws | 11-14 | 9-14 |
| Free throw % | 79 | 64 |
| Rebounds | 39 | 30 |
| Offensive rebounds | 12 | 10 |
| Defensive rebounds | 27 | 20 |
| Assists | 12 | 12 |
| Steals | 4 | 4 |
| Blocks | 2 | 9 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 10 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 9 | 6 |
| Fast-break points | 5 | 4 |
| Points in the paint | 34 | 42 |
| Fouls | 14 | 13 |
| Largest lead | 28 | 0 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 98 | 0 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half42-16Demarco Bethea makes layup (Trent Johnson assists)
- 2nd Half42-18Demari Williams makes 8-foot step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half42-19Mambourou Mara makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half42-20Mambourou Mara makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half42-22Demari Williams makes layup (D'Aundre Samuels assists)
- 2nd Half44-22Chrishawn Christmas makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half47-22Lateef Patrick makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half47-25Trent Johnson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Ryan Bartley assists)
- 2nd Half50-25Kam Burton makes 24-foot three point jumper (Keon Thompson assists)
- 2nd Half52-25Keon Thompson makes driving layup
- 2nd Half52-27Demarco Bethea makes 5-foot hook shot (Kylin Green assists)
- 2nd Half54-27Gediminas Alisas makes layup (Marcus Scurry assists)
- 2nd Half54-29Ahjany Lee makes 5-foot turnaround jump shot (Kylin Green assists)
- 2nd Half54-31Ryan Bartley makes 7-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half57-31Marcus Scurry makes 23-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half57-33Ahjany Lee makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half58-33Marcus Scurry makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-35Ahjany Lee makes layup (Trent Johnson assists)
- 2nd Half60-35Ahamed Mohammed makes 12-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half60-37D'Aundre Samuels makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half60-39Kylin Green makes 13-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half62-39Gediminas Alisas makes layup (Ahamed Mohammed assists)
- 2nd Half62-41Kylin Green makes driving layup
- 2nd Half64-41Keon Thompson makes driving layup
- 2nd Half66-41Kam Burton makes 4-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half66-42Demarco Bethea makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half66-43Demarco Bethea makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half68-43Keon Thompson makes layup
- 2nd Half68-45Ryan Bartley makes layup (Kylin Green assists)
- 2nd Half68-47Trent Johnson makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half70-47Marcus Scurry makes driving layup
- 2nd Half70-49Demarco Bethea makes layup (Kylin Green assists)
- 2nd Half70-50Caleb Gaston makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half70-52Ahjany Lee makes 8-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half72-52Marcus Scurry makes 16-foot jumper (Narit Chotikavanic assists)
- 2nd Half72-54Mambourou Mara makes 2-foot dunk (Caleb Gaston assists)
- 2nd Half73-54Narit Chotikavanic makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half74-54Narit Chotikavanic makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half74-56Caleb Gaston makes driving layup
- 2nd Half77-56Ahamed Mohammed makes 29-foot three point jumper
Win probability
Above the line favours Houston Christian Huskies, below favours Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks.
Venue
- Sharp GymnasiumHouston, TX
- Attendance789
- OfficialsCarl Garlitos, Brian Hagedorn, Garrett Theriot
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