- Matchup: Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders vs Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks
- Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2025
- Venue: William R. Johnson Coliseum in Nacogdoches, TX
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (7-2) are set to face off against the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders (4-5) at William R. Johnson Coliseum this Wednesday.
In their last outing, the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders secured a dominant victory against Dallas Christian, winning 108-55. The Islanders showcased a strong performance with a shooting percentage of 60.3% (41 of 68) and sank 11 out of 27 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they succeeded in 15 of 22 shots, achieving a conversion rate of 68.2%. On the boards, they amassed 48 rebounds, including 10 offensive rebounds, and dished out 22 assists while forcing 18 turnovers from their opponents, leading to 12 steals. Defensively, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi restricted Dallas Christian to a mere 26.9% shooting from the field, allowing just 14 field goals out of 52 attempts. Dallas Christian managed 2 assists and 11 steals but struggled with 18 total rebounds (2 offensive and 16 defensive) and did not achieve a block. They shot 73.3% from the free-throw line, converting 22 of 30 attempts and made 5 of 19 from three-point range. The Islanders committed 21 personal fouls, while Dallas Christian had 12.
A key player for Texas A&M-Corpus Christi was Daniel Michelini-Jackson, who recorded 22 points on 6 of 9 shooting, hitting 66.7% of his shots. In 19 minutes of play, he also contributed 5 assists and grabbed 7 rebounds.
The Islanders enter this matchup with a record of 4-5 this season, averaging 76.3 points per game, ranking 212th in Division 1. They have a field goal percentage of 44.4% and are shooting 32.3% from three-point range (61 of 189) and 67.0% from the free-throw line. As a team, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi secures an average of 38.4 rebounds per game and has accumulated 146 assists so far this season, placing them 244th nationally. They commit 13.1 turnovers and average 19.4 personal fouls each game.
Defensively, the Islanders force an average of 14.7 turnovers per game while allowing 16.9 personal fouls. They rank 84th in Division 1 for assists allowed, with 123 conceded this season. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi allows opponents to shoot 41.4% from the field (210 of 507) and gives up an average of 35.7 rebounds per game. They permit a shooting percentage of 30.8% from beyond the arc and stand 126th nationally in points per game allowed, giving up 71.0 points to rivals.
In their most recent game, the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks emerged victorious with a score of 96-76 over UL Monroe. They secured 30 defensive rebounds and 10 offensive rebounds for a total of 40 rebounds in the game. The Lumberjacks committed 8 turnovers while managing to obtain 6 steals. UL Monroe was assessed 10 personal fouls, resulting in 13 trips to the free-throw line, where they made 8 shots for a conversion rate of 61.5%. From three-point territory, the Lumberjacks made 12 of 28 attempts, yielding a rate of 42.9%. Overall, Stephen F. Austin shot 55.1% from the field with 38 successful shots out of 69 attempts. Defensively, they allowed UL Monroe to convert 39.4% of their field goal attempts (26 of 66) and limited them to 22.7% from three-point range, hitting only 5 out of 22 attempts. At the free-throw line, UL Monroe managed to sink 79.2% of their attempts, with 19 out of 24 going in. Stephen F. Austin allowed UL Monroe to gather 28 total rebounds, including 11 offensive boards.
Keon Thompson was instrumental for the Lumberjacks, hitting 9 of 14 shots for a field goal percentage of 64.3%, contributing 5 rebounds, 25 points in 27 minutes, and 5 assists.
For the season, Stephen F. Austin boasts a record of 7-2. Offensively, they are shooting 45.8% from the floor, ranking 169th nationally. They have accumulated a total of 721 points this season, averaging 80.1 points per game, while grabbing 38.6 rebounds per night. The Lumberjacks distribute an average of 15.2 assists per game, ranking 144th in college basketball, and they commit turnovers at a rate of 9.6 times per game. They average 18.9 personal fouls per contest and convert 62.8% of their free-throw attempts.
Defensively, the Lumberjacks rank 90th in points allowed per game, giving up 68.7 points on average. They force opponents into 11.8 turnovers each night, allowing 41.3% shooting from the field (93rd in Division 1). Opponents are shooting 29.3% from the three-point line against Stephen F. Austin and are converting 73.8% of their free-throw attempts. They average 10.1 assists and 34.7 rebounds allowed per game, ranking 20th and 184th, respectively, in these defensive statistics.
Who will take the win in this NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Back Texas A&M-Corpus Christi
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