Lumberjacks Defeat Owls in NCAAB Showdown
Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · Tudor Fieldhouse
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks 81, Rice Owls 69, 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 Rice Owls?
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks beat Rice Owls 81-69 at Tudor Fieldhouse on November 11, 2025.
In a decisive victory, the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks triumphed over the Rice Owls with a final score of 81-69 at Tudor Fieldhouse on November 12, 2025. This win marks the Lumberjacks' fourth consecutive victory, showcasing their strong performance early in the season, while the Owls continue to struggle with their record.
The Lumberjacks entered the game with a perfect away record of 3-0 and a recent form that included a 6-4 record over their last ten games, averaging 75.3 points scored and allowing 74.6 points. Their last two games were wins, including a commanding 90-65 victory against Arkansas State on November 8. In contrast, the Rice Owls faced challenges, holding a record of 1-2 at home and 2-8 overall in their last ten games, with an average of 71.9 points scored and 68.8 points allowed. Their most recent outing resulted in a narrow loss to the Oregon Ducks, 67-63, on November 8.
At home, the Owls have struggled, managing only a 2-4 record, while the Lumberjacks have been more successful on the road, achieving a 2-2 away record. The recent form of the teams highlighted the disparity in their performances, with Rice's last five games yielding a record of 1-4, averaging 69.6 points scored and allowing 63.2 points.
The matchup was notable not only for the teams' current standings but also for the implications it held for both squads moving forward. The Lumberjacks, riding a wave of momentum, were looking to solidify their standing in the league, while the Owls aimed to turn their season around after a series of disappointing results.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but the overall performance of both teams suggests that they fielded their strongest lineups for this key matchup. The conditions at Tudor Fieldhouse were conducive to a competitive game, with the venue providing a familiar setting for the Owls.
The betting market reflected the expectations surrounding this game, with the home win probability for the Owls set at 0.0, indicating a complete lack of confidence from the market in their ability to secure a victory. This was further emphasized by the Lumberjacks' strong start to the season and their recent form.
As the game unfolded, key moments defined the Lumberjacks' victory. Trae Broadnax made significant contributions, including a jumper that extended their lead to 74-65 in the second half. Narit Chotikavanic also made a crucial three-point jumper, assisted by Lateef Patrick, pushing the score to 77-65. The Lumberjacks maintained control with free throws from Kam Burton, who made four consecutive shots to solidify their lead at 81-68 before Dallas Hobbs added another free throw to conclude the scoring for the Lumberjacks.
Overall, the Lumberjacks showcased their offensive prowess and ability to execute under pressure, while the Owls will need to reassess their strategies as they continue their season. The game served as a reminder of the competitive nature of NCAAB, where early-season performances can set the tone for the remainder of the year.
Leaders
- PointsTrae Broadnax21Rice Owls
- AssistsDallas Hobbs4Rice Owls
- ReboundsJimmy Oladokun Jr.11Rice Owls
- PointsKeon Thompson27Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks
- AssistsLateef Patrick3Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks
- ReboundsJerald Colonel9Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks
Recent form
Rice Owls
Last 10: 2-8Streak L171.9 scored · 68.8 allowed per game2-4 at home
- L63-67at Oregon DucksNov 8
- W109-38vs College of Biblical Studies AmbassadorsNov 5
- L61-64vs Charlotte 49ersMar 12
- L59-63vs Wichita State ShockersMar 7
- L56-84at UTSA RoadrunnersMar 2
- L72-84at Memphis TigersFeb 27
- W71-50vs Tulsa Golden HurricaneFeb 22
- L89-90vs UAB BlazersFeb 20
- L78-81at Tulane Green WaveFeb 15
- L61-67vs North Texas Mean GreenFeb 12
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks
Last 10: 6-4Streak W275.3 scored · 74.6 allowed per game2-2 away
- W90-65vs Arkansas State Red WolvesNov 8
- W103-76vs Millsaps MajorsNov 3
- 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
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 |
| South Florida | 25-9 | - | 15-3 |
| Tulsa | 30-8 | 2 | 13-5 |
| Wichita State | 24-12 | 2 | 13-5 |
| UAB | 20-12 | 4 | 11-7 |
| North Texas | 19-14 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Florida Atlantic | 18-15 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Charlotte | 17-17 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Tulane | 18-15 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Temple | 16-16 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Memphis | 13-19 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Rice | 13-18 | 8 | 7-11 |
| East Carolina | 11-20 | 9 | 6-12 |
| UTSA | 5-25 | 14 | 1-17 |
Box score
| Stat | Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks | Rice Owls |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 27-55 | 20-57 |
| Field goal % | 49 | 35 |
| Three-pointers | 10-23 | 6-14 |
| Three-point % | 43 | 43 |
| Free throws | 17-23 | 23-34 |
| Free throw % | 74 | 68 |
| Rebounds | 36 | 39 |
| Offensive rebounds | 7 | 15 |
| Defensive rebounds | 29 | 24 |
| Assists | 12 | 9 |
| Steals | 6 | 5 |
| Blocks | 4 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 8 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 10 | 7 |
| Fast-break points | 4 | 12 |
| Points in the paint | 26 | 24 |
| Fouls | 24 | 16 |
| Largest lead | 16 | 2 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half54-40Jimmy Oladokun Jr. made Jumper. Assisted by Jalen Smith.
- 2nd Half56-40Lateef Patrick made Layup.
- 2nd Half56-43Eternity Eguagie made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Dallas Hobbs.
- 2nd Half58-43Jerald Colonel made Layup.
- 2nd Half58-44Jimmy Oladokun Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half58-45Nick Anderson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half61-45Narit Chotikavanic made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Chrishawn Christmas.
- 2nd Half61-47Jimmy Oladokun Jr. made Jumper. Assisted by Dallas Hobbs.
- 2nd Half63-47Chrishawn Christmas made Jumper. Assisted by Lateef Patrick.
- 2nd Half63-48Dallas Hobbs made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half63-49Dallas Hobbs made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half63-50Trae Broadnax made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half63-51Trae Broadnax made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half64-51Ahamed Mohammed made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half65-51Ahamed Mohammed made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half65-52Trae Broadnax made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half65-53Trae Broadnax made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half65-54Eternity Eguagie made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half65-55Jimmy Oladokun Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-55Keon Thompson made Jumper.
- 2nd Half67-56Trae Broadnax made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-57Trae Broadnax made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-58Trae Broadnax made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-59Trae Broadnax made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half69-59Jerald Colonel made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half69-60Trae Broadnax made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half69-61Trae Broadnax made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half71-61Keon Thompson made Layup.
- 2nd Half72-61Keon Thompson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half72-63Jimmy Oladokun Jr. made Layup. Assisted by Jalen Smith.
- 2nd Half73-63Keon Thompson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half74-63Keon Thompson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half74-65Trae Broadnax made Jumper.
- 2nd Half77-65Narit Chotikavanic made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Lateef Patrick.
- 2nd Half77-68Trae Broadnax made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Dallas Hobbs.
- 2nd Half78-68Kam Burton made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half79-68Kam Burton made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half80-68Kam Burton made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half81-68Kam Burton made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half81-69Dallas Hobbs made Free Throw.
Win probability
Above the line favours Rice Owls, below favours Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks.
Venue
- Tudor FieldhouseHouston, TX
- Attendance1293
- OfficialsDoug Shows, Rob Rorke, Nick Nadeau
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