SFA plays Abilene Christian, seeks 20th win of season

Published Feb. 25, 2022 2:22 a.m. ET

Associated Press

Abilene Christian Wildcats (18-8, 9-6 WAC) at Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (19-8, 11-4 WAC)

Huntsville, Texas; Saturday, 5 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: SFA will try to earn its 20th victory of the season when the 'Jacks face the Abilene Christian Wildcats.

The 'Jacks are 12-3 in home games. SFA is 2-0 in games decided by less than 4 points.

The Wildcats are 9-6 in WAC play. Abilene Christian ranks fifth in the WAC with 9.8 offensive rebounds per game led by Airion Simmons averaging 1.9.

The teams square off for the second time in conference play this season. The 'Jacks won the last matchup 64-58 on Jan. 7. Gavin Kensmil scored 13 points points to help lead the 'Jacks to the win.

TOP PERFORMERS: Kensmil is averaging 16.1 points and 6.7 rebounds for the 'Jacks. Calvin Solomon is averaging 11.1 points over the last 10 games for SFA.

Damien Daniels is averaging 6.3 points, 3.6 assists and 1.9 steals for the Wildcats. Coryon Mason is averaging 13 points over the past 10 games for Abilene Christian.

LAST 10 GAMES: 'Jacks: 8-2, averaging 73.9 points, 33.7 rebounds, 15.2 assists, 9.9 steals and 3.6 blocks per game while shooting 47.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 63.1 points per game.

Wildcats: 7-3, averaging 75.9 points, 30.8 rebounds, 15.4 assists, 10.6 steals and 2.2 blocks per game while shooting 42.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 70.3 points.

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