| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NICH | 31 | 33 | 64 |
| SFA | 40 | 41 | 81 |
Canete, Holyfield lead Stephen F. Austin over Nicholls 81-64
NACOGDOCHES, Texas -- Ivan Canete scored 17 points and TJ Holyfield added 15 points and 11 rebounds and Stephen F. Austin picked up its first Southland Conference win, beating Nicholls 81-64 on Wednesday night.
John Comeaux added 13 points, five rebounds and three assists for the Lumberjacks (12-3, 1-1). Shannon Bogues had 11 points and Leon Gilmore III chipped in 10.
The Lumberjacks took an early lead and held it throughout the first half, building to a 40-31 advantage at the break.
Canete drained back-to-back 3-pointers as part of a 13-2 run to open the second half, stretching Stephen F. Austin's lead to 20 points, 53-33, with 14:54 to play. The Lumberjacks cruised to the win from there.
Roddy Peters scored 25 points with five rebounds and two steals for the Colonels (8-8, 2-1). Tevon Saddler added 17 points and seven rebounds.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Brad Fowler
- Jon Stigliano
- Denny George
2024-25 Southland Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| McNeese | 8-0 | - | 14-5 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 6-2 | 2 | 13-7 |
| Nicholls | 5-3 | 3 | 11-8 |
| SE Louisiana | 5-3 | 3 | 11-8 |
| Lamar | 5-3 | 3 | 10-9 |
| Northwestern State | 5-3 | 3 | 8-10 |
| Houston Christian | 5-3 | 3 | 8-11 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 4-4 | 4 | 12-7 |
| Incarnate Word | 2-6 | 6 | 9-10 |
| New Orleans | 2-6 | 6 | 4-15 |
| Stephen F. Austin | 1-7 | 7 | 8-11 |
| East Texas A&M | 0-8 | 8 | 2-17 |
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