NCAAB · Final

Lumberjacks Defeat Demons in NCAAB Showdown

Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 4:30 PM ET · Prather Coliseum

Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks 74, Northwestern State Demons 64, 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 Northwestern State Demons?

Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks beat Northwestern State Demons 74-64 at Prather Coliseum on December 31, 2025.

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

Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -455 (about 82% implied). The favorite won.

In a decisive matchup, the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks triumphed over the Northwestern State Demons with a final score of 74-64 at Prather Coliseum. This game highlighted the contrasting fortunes of both teams, with the Lumberjacks continuing their strong season and the Demons struggling to find their footing.

Stephen F. Austin entered the game with an impressive away record of 11-2 and was riding a five-game winning streak, showcasing their dominance in recent outings. They averaged 77.5 points per game while allowing only 64.0, indicating a solid offensive and defensive balance. Their last game was a convincing 75-48 victory against the East Texas A&M Lions, further solidifying their form.

On the other hand, Northwestern State's season has been challenging, reflected in their home record of 3-10. They had a record of 3-7 over their last ten games, with an average of 75.6 points scored but a concerning average of 77.6 points allowed. Their most recent game ended in a loss to the Lamar Cardinals, where they fell 61-76. The Demons have struggled to maintain consistency, particularly in their last five games, where they recorded a 2-3 record.

Historically, the Lumberjacks and Demons have faced each other twice this season, each winning one game. In their previous meeting on January 25, the Demons secured a narrow 57-54 victory while the Lumberjacks won the earlier encounter on February 15 with a score of 70-68. This season's head-to-head record stood at 1-1 before this latest clash, indicating a competitive rivalry.

In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details about player availability, but the performance of key players on both sides could have influenced the outcome. The Lumberjacks have shown resilience and depth in their roster, which has likely contributed to their successful run.

The betting market reflected Stephen F. Austin's strong position, with DraftKings setting the odds at SFA -8.5, indicating a clear expectation of their superiority in this matchup. The total points line was set at 138.5, suggesting an anticipated moderately high-scoring game, which ultimately played out as the Lumberjacks effectively controlled the pace.

Conditions in the arena appeared conducive for a competitive game, with both teams looking to assert themselves in front of their respective supporters. The Lumberjacks' recent form and scoring efficiency were evident as they executed their game plan effectively, while the Demons struggled to keep pace.

As the game progressed, key moments included Lateef Patrick's step-back jumpshot that extended the Lumberjacks' lead to 72-56 in the second half. This was followed by a layup from J.C. Riley Jr. that pushed the score to 72-58, further solidifying Stephen F. Austin's control of the game. The Demons attempted to rally, with Omar Adegbola making significant contributions, but it was not enough to overcome the deficit.

Ultimately, the Lumberjacks' victory not only demonstrated their current form but also highlighted the challenges faced by the Demons as they look to turn their season around. The final score of 74-64 encapsulates the disparity in performance between the two teams, with Stephen F. Austin continuing to build momentum as they progress through the season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	SFA -8.5	138.5 o -110 / u -110	Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks -455 · Northwestern State Demons +350

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Leaders

PointsChris Mubiru15Northwestern State Demons
AssistsMicah Thomas2Northwestern State Demons
ReboundsWillie Williams11Northwestern State Demons
PointsKeon Thompson21Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks
AssistsKeon Thompson5Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks
ReboundsJerald Colonel9Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks

Recent form

Northwestern State Demons

Last 10: 3-7Streak L175.6 scored · 77.6 allowed per game2-2 at home

L61-76vs Lamar CardinalsDec 30
W108-55vs Southern New Orleans KnightsDec 20
L70-79at California Golden BearsDec 13
W76-68at SE Louisiana LionsDec 7
L54-92at McNeese CowboysDec 6
L73-75vs Southern JaguarsNov 29
L72-85at Grand Canyon LopesNov 22
L64-84at San Francisco DonsNov 19
W95-75vs Ecclesia RoyalsNov 14
L83-87at North Alabama LionsNov 12

Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks

Last 10: 8-2Streak W577.5 scored · 64 allowed per game3-2 away

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
L61-66at UT Arlington MavericksNov 29
W63-60at Pepperdine WavesNov 22
L78-80at Fresno State BulldogsNov 19
W76-66vs Abilene Christian WildcatsNov 15
W81-69at Rice OwlsNov 12

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	Northwestern State Demons
Field goals	27-58	22-53
Field goal %	47	42
Three-pointers	6-23	4-17
Three-point %	26	24
Free throws	14-20	16-25
Free throw %	70	64
Rebounds	42	28
Offensive rebounds	12	5
Defensive rebounds	30	23
Assists	13	8
Steals	4	4
Blocks	1	0
Turnovers	9	7
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	5	6
Fast-break points	8	8
Points in the paint	38	32
Fouls	19	16
Largest lead	16	3
Lead changes	2	2
Time in front	89	5

How the scoring went

2nd Half38-33Jerald Colonel makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half40-33Chrishawn Christmas makes layup
2nd Half40-35Chris Mubiru makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half40-37Willie Williams makes layup
2nd Half43-37Kam Burton makes 24-foot three point jumper (Keon Thompson assists)
2nd Half44-37Keon Thompson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half47-37Kam Burton makes 24-foot three point jumper (Keon Thompson assists)
2nd Half48-37Keon Thompson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half49-37Keon Thompson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half49-39J.C. Riley Jr. makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half49-40J.C. Riley Jr. makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half51-40Eltramon Smith Jr. makes layup (Keon Thompson assists)
2nd Half51-43Chris Mubiru makes 25-foot three point jumper (Omar Adegbola assists)
2nd Half51-46Chris Mubiru makes 24-foot three point jumper (J.C. Riley Jr. assists)
2nd Half53-46Keon Thompson makes driving layup
2nd Half55-46Lateef Patrick makes 10-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half56-46Keon Thompson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half58-46Keon Thompson makes driving layup
2nd Half58-48Willie Williams makes layup
2nd Half58-49Izzy Miles makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half58-50Micah Thomas makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half58-51Micah Thomas makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half60-51Chrishawn Christmas makes layup (Keon Thompson assists)
2nd Half60-53Izzy Miles makes 16-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half61-53Chrishawn Christmas makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half62-53Chrishawn Christmas makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half64-53Keon Thompson makes driving layup
2nd Half64-56Chris Mubiru makes 25-foot three point jumper (Landyn Jumawan assists)
2nd Half66-56Jerald Colonel makes 3-foot jumper (Lateef Patrick assists)
2nd Half67-56Lateef Patrick makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half68-56Lateef Patrick makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half70-56Lateef Patrick makes driving layup
2nd Half72-56Lateef Patrick makes 16-foot step back jumpshot
2nd Half72-58J.C. Riley Jr. makes layup (Micah Thomas assists)
2nd Half73-58Jerald Colonel makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half73-60Omar Adegbola makes layup (CJ Larry assists)
2nd Half74-60Lateef Patrick makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half74-62Omar Adegbola makes driving layup
2nd Half74-63Micah Thomas makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half74-64Micah Thomas makes free throw 2 of 2

Win probability

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