Stephen F. Austin Routs Southeastern Louisiana in Conference Matchup
(Interstat) — NACOGDOCHES, Texas — Stephen F. Austin dominated Southeastern Louisiana 85-58 in a men’s NCAA Division I basketball game Saturday at William R. Johnson Coliseum.
The Lumberjacks (19-3) built a commanding 48-23 halftime lead and never relented, sweeping the season series from the Lions (6-16). Keon Thompson led Stephen F. Austin with 15 points, while Kam Burton added 14. Marcus Scurry contributed 12 points off the bench.
Jalen Forrest scored 15 points and Jeremy Elyzee had 13 for Southeastern Louisiana, which lost its third straight. The announced attendance was 3,946.
Stephen F. Austin shot efficiently from the field, while the Lions struggled to keep pace offensively after the early deficit. The Lumberjacks have won eight of their last nine games.