| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SFA | 40 | 43 | 83 |
| NWST | 31 | 26 | 57 |
Stephen F. Austin beats Northwestern State 83-57
NATCHITOCHES, La. -- — Gavin Kensmil had 21 points and nine rebounds as Stephen F. Austin rolled past Northwestern State 83-57 on Wednesday night.
David Kachelries scored 16 points for Stephen F. Austin (14-3, 11-1 Southland Conference), which earned its fifth consecutive win. Nigel Hawkins added 14 points.
Jovan Zelenbaba had 16 points and seven rebounds for the Demons (8-15, 7-5), whose six-game win streak ended. Carvell Teasett added 12 points. Kendal Coleman had 11 rebounds.
Northwestern State scored a season-low 26 points in the second half.
The Lumberjacks improve to 2-0 against the Demons for the season. Stephen F. Austin defeated Northwestern State 86-74 on Jan. 20.
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2020-2021 Southland Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholls | 14-2 | - | 18-7 |
| Abilene Christian | 13-2 | 0.5 | 24-5 |
| Sam Houston State | 13-3 | 1 | 19-9 |
| Stephen F. Austin | 12-3 | 1.5 | 16-5 |
| Northwestern State | 9-7 | 5 | 11-18 |
| New Orleans | 8-7 | 5.5 | 10-15 |
| Lamar | 6-10 | 8 | 10-18 |
| Incarnate Word | 5-9 | 8 | 8-14 |
| SE Louisiana | 5-10 | 8.5 | 8-18 |
| McNeese | 4-10 | 9 | 10-14 |
| Houston Baptist | 4-11 | 9.5 | 6-19 |
| Central Arkansas | 4-12 | 10 | 5-19 |
| Texas A&M-CC | 2-13 | 11.5 | 5-19 |