NACOGDOCHES, Texas (Interstat) — Stephen F. Austin used a dominant first half and superior ball security to defeat Houston Christian 85-67 in a men’s NCAA Division I basketball game Saturday at William R. Johnson Coliseum.

The Lumberjacks built a 43-28 halftime lead and never relented, capitalizing on 21 points off 12 Houston Christian turnovers. Stephen F. Austin committed only five turnovers.

Keon Thompson led the Lumberjacks with 16 points. Demari Williams scored 15 for the Huskies.

Stephen F. Austin improved to 13-3. Houston Christian fell to 5-11.