Who’s Playing
Stephen F. Austin @ NW State
Current Records: Stephen F. Austin 4-2; NW State 1-5
What to Know
The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks are 9-3 against the NW State Demons since February of 2016, and they’ll have a chance to extend that success Sunday. They will face off against one another at 4 p.m. ET at Prather Coliseum. Stephen F. Austin won both of their matches against NW State last season (86-74 and 83-57) and is aiming for the same result this time around.
It looks like the Lumberjacks got the smaller half of the wishbone at Thanksgiving dinner. The contest between Stephen F. Austin and the Saint Louis Billikens this past Wednesday was not particularly close, with Stephen F. Austin falling 79-68. A silver lining for Stephen F. Austin was the play of forward Sadaidriene Hall, who had 14 points in addition to seven boards and three blocks.
As for the Demons, it looks like they got the smaller half of the wishbone at Thanksgiving dinner. They found themselves the reluctant recipients of an unpleasant 96-66 punch to the gut against the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks last Monday.
The Lumberjacks are the favorite in this one, with an expected 14-point margin of victory. Those burned by picking them against the spread this past Wednesday might want to keep in mind that the team has not yet dropped back-to-back games against the spread this season.
Both of these teams will be looking to put their recent losses behind them and walk away with a win. Check back to see which squad is able to work their way into the win column.
How To Watch
- When: Sunday at 4 p.m. ET
- Where: Prather Coliseum — Natchitoches, Louisiana
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $21.00
Odds
The Lumberjacks are a big 14-point favorite against the Demons, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Lumberjacks as a 13.5-point favorite.
Over/Under: -112
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Series History
Stephen F. Austin have won nine out of their last 12 games against NW State.
- Feb 24, 2021 – Stephen F. Austin 83 vs. NW State 57
- Jan 20, 2021 – Stephen F. Austin 86 vs. NW State 74
- Feb 26, 2020 – Stephen F. Austin 90 vs. NW State 59
- Jan 22, 2020 – Stephen F. Austin 69 vs. NW State 62
- Feb 16, 2019 – NW State 87 vs. Stephen F. Austin 72
- Jan 12, 2019 – NW State 61 vs. Stephen F. Austin 59
- Feb 10, 2018 – Stephen F. Austin 97 vs. NW State 50
- Jan 06, 2018 – Stephen F. Austin 64 vs. NW State 56
- Mar 02, 2017 – NW State 72 vs. Stephen F. Austin 67
- Feb 04, 2017 – Stephen F. Austin 75 vs. NW State 73
- Mar 03, 2016 – Stephen F. Austin 95 vs. NW State 55
- Feb 08, 2016 – Stephen F. Austin 83 vs. NW State 72
