| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCU | 26 | 42 | 68 |
| SFA | 48 | 48 | 96 |
Kensmil carries Stephen F. Austin over Houston Baptist 96-68
NACOGDOCHES, Texas -- Gavin Kensmil had 16 points as Stephen F. Austin won its seventh straight home game, easily defeating Houston Baptist 96-68 in a Southland Conference opener on Wednesday night.
Kevon Harris had 18 points and seven rebounds for Stephen F. Austin (9-2, 1-0 Southland Conference). Charlie Daniels added 13 points and four blocks. Roti Ware had seven rebounds for the Lumberjacks.
Ian DuBose had 14 points for the Huskies (0-9, 0-1). Noah Thomasson added 10 points. Myles Pierre had 10 points and six assists but committed eight turnovers. Jalon Gates, the Huskies' leading scorer at 18 points per game, had only 5 points.
Stephen F. Austin plays at McNeese State on Saturday. Houston Baptist has a nonconference game at New Mexico on Sunday.
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Game Information
2024-25 Southland Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| McNeese | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| Stephen F. Austin | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| Incarnate Word | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Nicholls | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| Northwestern State | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| Houston Christian | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| New Orleans | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| SE Louisiana | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| Lamar | 0-0 | - | 1-5 |
| East Texas A&M | 0-0 | - | 1-6 |
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