NACOGDOCHES, Texas (Interstat) — The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks will look to salvage a game in their series against the Nicholls State Colonels on Sunday afternoon at Jaycees Field, hoping to rebound from a historic defeat.

The Lumberjacks (21-18) were routed 24-3 by the Colonels on Saturday, a game in which Nicholls State’s Carter Jenkins drove in nine runs. The Colonels (19-19) also took the series opener 9-4 on Friday.

Sunday’s finale, scheduled for an afternoon start, could be impacted by rain with a forecast of 69 degrees and showers at game time.

Jenkins, a standout for the Colonels, is coming off a 4-for-5 performance with a double, a home run and nine RBIs in Saturday’s blowout. Over his last 10 games, he is batting .324 with 11 RBIs.

Stephen F. Austin will counter with outfielder Cermodrick Bland, who provided one of the few highlights Saturday with a solo home run. Bland has been a consistent hitter, recording a hit in eight of his last 10 contests.

The Lumberjacks hold a slight edge in overall record, but the Colonels have dominated the first two games of this set, outscoring SFA 33-7. Nicholls State’s offense exploded for 21 hits in Saturday’s win, with Greyson Shafer adding a home run and five RBIs and starter Haden Luke throwing six innings of three-run ball for the win.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, the projection favors Stephen F. Austin to bounce back with a 7-5 victory.

Following the series, Nicholls State travels to face Jackson State on Tuesday. Stephen F. Austin will remain home to host Texas-Arlington on Tuesday before a Southland Conference road series at Northwestern State next weekend.