SFA plays Sam Houston following Kensmil's 20-point game

Published Feb. 23, 2022 2:02 a.m. ET

Associated Press

Sam Houston Bearkats (17-11, 12-3 WAC) at Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (18-8, 10-4 WAC)

Huntsville, Texas; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: SFA hosts the Sam Houston Bearkats after Gavin Kensmil scored 20 points in SFA's 70-56 victory against the Lamar Cardinals.

The 'Jacks are 11-3 in home games. SFA is third in the WAC scoring 74.9 points while shooting 47.2% from the field.

The Bearkats are 12-3 in conference matchups. Sam Houston is 2-1 in games decided by 3 points or fewer.

The teams meet for the second time in conference play this season. The Bearkats won 49-41 in the last matchup on Jan. 15. Savion Flagg led the Bearkats with 19 points, and Kensmil led the 'Jacks with 13 points.

TOP PERFORMERS: Kensmil is averaging 16 points and 6.8 rebounds for the 'Jacks. Calvin Solomon is averaging 12.0 points over the last 10 games for SFA.

Flagg is averaging 19.4 points and 7.9 rebounds for the Bearkats. Jaden Ray is averaging 10.4 points over the last 10 games for Sam Houston.

LAST 10 GAMES: 'Jacks: 8-2, averaging 75.6 points, 33.4 rebounds, 14.8 assists, 10.3 steals and 3.8 blocks per game while shooting 46.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 64.2 points per game.

Bearkats: 8-2, averaging 65.9 points, 33.4 rebounds, 14.1 assists, 6.5 steals and 2.5 blocks per game while shooting 41.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 59.0 points.

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