Northwestern State 67, at Stephen F. Austin 69

NACOGDOCHES, Texas (Interstat) — In a game that defied pregame projections and showcased the razor-thin margins of conference play, Keon Thompson’s clutch free throws with 10 seconds remaining lifted Stephen F. Austin to a tense 69-67 victory over a resilient Northwestern State team on Tuesday afternoon at a packed William R. Johnson Coliseum. The contest, which saw the Lumberjacks installed as heavy 14-point favorites, was a dramatic departure from their comfortable 74-64 win over the Demons just four weeks prior. This time, Northwestern State, battling through a difficult season, pushed the Southland Conference powerhouse to the absolute limit in front… Read more...