Sat Feb 01 21:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Lamar Cardinals to Face Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks in Southland Conference Showdown

**Huntsville, TX** – The Lamar Cardinals (12-9, 7-3 Southland) will travel to Huntsville, Texas on Saturday to face the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (9-12, 2-8 Southland) in a Southland Conference matchup. Tip-off is set for 3 p.m. EST. The Lumberjacks are favored by 1.5 points, according to BetMGM, with the over/under set at 129.5 points.

SFA will look to build on their recent 79-72 victory over East Texas A&M, fueled by Kyle Hayman’s 21-point performance. While the Lumberjacks hold a 6-5 home record, their success hinges on winning the turnover battle, averaging 15.7 turnovers per game. Their offense averages 42.3% shooting from the field.

Lamar, currently sixth in the Southland Conference, averages 72.0 points per game on 43.4% shooting. Key players for the Cardinals include Alexis Marmolejos, averaging 15.4 points and 2.5 three-pointers per game, and Ja’Sean Jackson, who’s averaged 11.6 points over the last 10 games. The Cardinals’ recent form shows a 6-4 record over their last 10 games.

The game presents an interesting contrast in offensive styles. Lamar boasts a higher field goal percentage (43.4%) than SFA allows opponents (39.8%), while SFA’s shooting percentage (42.3%) surpasses Lamar’s defensive allowance (40.9%). The matchup will likely depend on which team can control turnovers and maintain their offensive efficiency. The game will be a key contest for both teams looking to improve their standings in the Southland Conference.

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