NCAAB · Final

Lumberjacks Edge Privateers in Close Contest

Saturday, January 17, 2026, 6:00 PM ET · Lakefront Arena

Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks 84, LSU New Orleans Privateers 79, 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 Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks vs LSU New Orleans Privateers?

Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks beat LSU New Orleans Privateers 84-79 at Lakefront Arena on January 17, 2026.

Who was favored in Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks vs LSU New Orleans Privateers?

Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -270 (about 73% implied). The favorite won.

In a tightly contested game at Lakefront Arena, the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks narrowly defeated the LSU New Orleans Privateers with a final score of 84-79. This matchup showcased the stark contrast in the teams' recent performances, with the Lumberjacks entering the game with a strong away record of 15-3, while the Privateers struggled at 6-12 overall.

The Lumberjacks have been in impressive form, winning 9 of their last 10 games, with their only loss during this stretch coming against the McNeese Cowboys. They have averaged 76.8 points per game while allowing just 60.5 points, demonstrating their defensive strength. In their last five games, they maintained a record of 4-1, averaging 70.4 points scored and 61.2 points allowed. In contrast, the Privateers have had a more inconsistent performance, with a record of 4-6 over their last 10 games. They have averaged 74.8 points scored but have allowed a concerning 81.8 points per game during this stretch.

At home, the Privateers have a record of 2-2 in their last four games, while they have struggled on the road with a 2-4 record. The Lumberjacks, however, have been dominant at home with a perfect 6-0 record and a respectable 3-1 record when playing away. This matchup was particularly notable because it marked the second meeting between these two teams, with the Lumberjacks previously defeating the Privateers 88-85 in their last encounter on February 4, 2025.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details on player availability, but any absence of key players could have had an impact on the game dynamics. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, favored the Lumberjacks by a spread of 6.5 points, with a moneyline of -270 for the away team and +220 for the home team. The total for the game was set at 147.5, indicating expectations for a moderately high-scoring affair.

The game conditions were typical for indoor basketball, with no adverse weather factors affecting play. As the game progressed, key moments included critical free throws made by Lateef Patrick and Ahamed Mohammed, which helped maintain the Lumberjacks' lead in the final minutes. The scoring plays highlighted the back-and-forth nature of the contest, with Coleton Benson's three-point jumper and Kedrick Osby's contributions keeping the Privateers competitive.

As the final buzzer sounded, the Lumberjacks solidified their status as a formidable team in the league, while the Privateers continue to seek consistency as they navigate the remainder of the season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	SFA -6.5	147.5 o -105 / u -115	Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks -270 · LSU New Orleans Privateers +220

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

Leaders

PointsJakevion Buckley24LSU New Orleans Privateers
AssistsJakevion Buckley7LSU New Orleans Privateers
ReboundsChurchill Abass9LSU New Orleans Privateers
PointsLateef Patrick29Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks
AssistsKeon Thompson6Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks
ReboundsJerald Colonel9Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks

Recent form

LSU New Orleans Privateers

Last 10: 4-6Streak W174.8 scored · 81.8 allowed per game2-2 at home

W79-76at SE Louisiana LionsJan 13
L77-90vs Nicholls ColonelsJan 10
W83-73vs East Texas A&M LionsJan 6
L68-74at Northwestern State DemonsJan 3
L69-83at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi IslandersDec 31
W85-69at UT Rio Grande Valley VaquerosDec 30
L57-99at Houston CougarsDec 13
W84-83vs Incarnate Word CardinalsDec 9
L76-85vs Houston Christian HuskiesDec 6
L70-86at Memphis TigersDec 4

Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks

Last 10: 9-1Streak W276.8 scored · 60.5 allowed per game3-1 away

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
W69-60vs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi IslandersDec 18
W96-76vs UL Monroe WarhawksDec 7
W73-60vs UT Rio Grande Valley VaquerosDec 4

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	LSU New Orleans Privateers
Field goals	28-62	32-63
Field goal %	45	51
Three-pointers	7-23	9-22
Three-point %	30	41
Free throws	21-30	6-11
Free throw %	70	55
Rebounds	35	33
Offensive rebounds	14	11
Defensive rebounds	21	22
Assists	13	12
Steals	9	3
Blocks	2	7
Turnovers	5	12
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	10	9
Fast-break points	8	0
Points in the paint	34	36
Fouls	14	21
Largest lead	14	10
Lead changes	10	10
Time in front	60	33

How the scoring went

2nd Half50-45Lateef Patrick makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half51-45Lateef Patrick makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half52-45Narit Chotikavanic makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half52-47MJ Thomas makes driving layup
2nd Half52-48MJ Thomas makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half53-48Lateef Patrick makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half54-48Lateef Patrick makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half54-50Kedrick Osby makes 8-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half54-52Mathok Majok makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half56-52Lateef Patrick makes driving layup
2nd Half57-52Narit Chotikavanic makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half58-52Narit Chotikavanic makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half58-55Jakevion Buckley makes 24-foot three point jumper (Panagiotis Pagonis assists)
2nd Half59-55Lateef Patrick makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half62-55Ahamed Mohammed makes 24-foot three point jumper (Keon Thompson assists)
2nd Half64-55Keon Thompson makes driving layup
2nd Half64-57Coleton Benson makes 12-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half66-57Keon Thompson makes 12-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half66-59MJ Thomas makes layup (Jakevion Buckley assists)
2nd Half68-59Keon Thompson makes 14-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half68-61Jakevion Buckley makes driving layup
2nd Half71-61Lateef Patrick makes 25-foot three point jumper
2nd Half73-61Keon Thompson makes driving layup
2nd Half74-61Keon Thompson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half75-61Keon Thompson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half75-63Churchill Abass makes layup (MJ Thomas assists)
2nd Half75-64Churchill Abass makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half77-64Ahamed Mohammed makes driving layup
2nd Half77-67Jakevion Buckley makes 24-foot three point step back jumpshot
2nd Half78-67Keon Thompson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half78-70Coleton Benson makes 25-foot three point jumper
2nd Half78-73Coleton Benson makes 27-foot three point jumper (Jakevion Buckley assists)
2nd Half79-73Lateef Patrick makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half80-73Lateef Patrick makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half80-76Coleton Benson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jakevion Buckley assists)
2nd Half81-76Ahamed Mohammed makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half81-79Kedrick Osby makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jakevion Buckley assists)
2nd Half82-79Ahamed Mohammed makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half83-79Ahamed Mohammed makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half84-79Jerald Colonel makes free throw 2 of 2

Win probability

Above the line favours LSU New Orleans Privateers, below favours Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks.