Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks @ Nicholls Colonels
Keon Thompson scores 20 to help Stephen F. Austin secure 79-62 victory over Nicholls
ByData Skrive
Updated: Jan 20, 2026, 03:16 am
THIBODAUX, La. -- — Keon Thompson had 20 points to guide Stepen F. Austin to a 79-62 victory over Nicholls on Monday night.
Thompson shot 8 of 10 from the field and 2 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Lumberjacks (16-3, 9-1 Southland Conference). Ahamed Mohammed added 15 points and Chrishawn Christmas scored 10.
Jaylen Searles led the Colonels (8-11, 7-3) with 22 points and eight rebounds. Jalik Dunkley totaled 12 points and eight rebounds. Trae English also scored 12.
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Game Information
Thibodaux, LA
Referee:Wil Howard
Referee:Shaun Seales
Referee:Marcus Hawkins
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| Southland ConferenceSouthland Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen F. Austin | 14-1 | - | 21-3 |
| McNeese | 12-3 | 2 | 19-5 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 9-6 | 5 | 13-11 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 9-6 | 5 | 13-11 |
| Nicholls | 9-6 | 5 | 10-14 |
| New Orleans | 8-7 | 6 | 10-14 |
| Lamar | 7-8 | 7 | 12-12 |
| Incarnate Word | 5-10 | 9 | 10-14 |
| East Texas A&M | 5-10 | 9 | 10-15 |
| Houston Christian | 4-11 | 10 | 8-16 |
| SE Louisiana | 4-11 | 10 | 7-17 |
| Northwestern State | 4-11 | 10 | 6-18 |
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