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Sam Houston @ Stephen F. Austin

Current Records: Sam Houston 17-11; Stephen F. Austin 18-8

What to Know

The Sam Houston Bearkats are on the road again Thursday and play against the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks at 7:30 p.m. ET Feb. 24 at William R. Johnson Coliseum. Both teams looked pretty sloppy on the offensive side of the ball the last time they faced off, scoring just 90 points combined.

The Bearkats didn't have too much breathing room in their matchup with the UTRGV Vaqueros on Saturday, but they still walked away with a 67-61 win.

Meanwhile, Stephen F. Austin had enough points to win and then some against the Lamar Cardinals on Saturday, taking their contest 70-56.

Sam Houston is expected to lose this next one by 7. If their 16-8-1 record against the spread is anything to go by, the prospects look good for bets placed on them.

The wins brought Sam Houston up to 17-11 and Stephen F. Austin to 18-8. Sam Houston is 9-7 after wins this year, the Lumberjacks 11-6.

How To Watch

  • When: Thursday at 7:30 p.m. ET
  • Where: William R. Johnson Coliseum -- Nacogdoches, Texas
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Lumberjacks are a solid 7-point favorite against the Bearkats, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 7-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -111

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Series History

Stephen F. Austin have won nine out of their last 13 games against Sam Houston.

  • Jan 15, 2022 - Sam Houston 49 vs. Stephen F. Austin 41
  • Mar 06, 2021 - Stephen F. Austin 64 vs. Sam Houston 59
  • Jan 31, 2021 - Stephen F. Austin 78 vs. Sam Houston 68
  • Mar 07, 2020 - Stephen F. Austin 68 vs. Sam Houston 57
  • Feb 01, 2020 - Stephen F. Austin 81 vs. Sam Houston 76
  • Mar 09, 2019 - Sam Houston 68 vs. Stephen F. Austin 57
  • Feb 02, 2019 - Sam Houston 94 vs. Stephen F. Austin 72
  • Mar 03, 2018 - Stephen F. Austin 65 vs. Sam Houston 53
  • Jan 27, 2018 - Stephen F. Austin 82 vs. Sam Houston 66
  • Mar 04, 2017 - Stephen F. Austin 64 vs. Sam Houston 56
  • Feb 02, 2017 - Sam Houston 72 vs. Stephen F. Austin 63
  • Mar 05, 2016 - Stephen F. Austin 85 vs. Sam Houston 64
  • Jan 23, 2016 - Stephen F. Austin 76 vs. Sam Houston 64