- Matchup: Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders vs Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks
- Scheduled Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
- Venue: Townsley Law Arena, Lake Charles, LA
- Broadcast: ESPNU
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In the Southland Tournament Semifinals, the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (27-4) are set to face off against the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders (17-14) at the Townsley Law Arena.
In their latest encounter, the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders triumphed over East Texas A&M, securing a victory with a score of 84-71. The Islanders showcased an impressive 51.7% from the field (30 of 58) and sunk 8 of 22 from the three-point range. At the free-throw line, they were successful on 16 of 20 attempts, equating to an 80.0% success rate. They excelled on the boards, gathering 35 rebounds, including 13 offensive grabs, and notched 14 assists while forcing 13 turnovers and recording 10 steals. On the defensive front, they allowed East Texas A&M to achieve 52.0% shooting from the field (26 out of 50). East Texas A&M managed 14 assists and registered 10 steals as well. They collected a total of 18 rebounds (5 offensive, 13 defensive) but did not manage to register any blocks. Their free-throw shooting was less effective, landing only 10 of 21 attempts, and they converted 9 of 23 three-point attempts. Both teams recorded 17 personal fouls.
Sheldon Williams stood out as a key player, contributing 19 points on an impressive 7 of 9 shooting, alongside 7 rebounds in 27 minutes, while providing 2 assists.
Heading into this game, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi holds a record of 17-14 for the season. They average 13.0 turnovers per game while committing approximately 20.4 fouls. As a team, they secure 35.9 rebounds per game and have accrued 411 assists this season, ranking at 250th nationally in assists. Their three-point shooting percentage stands at 34.8% (194 out of 558), with a 67.8% success rate from the free-throw line. The Islanders average 72.9 points per game (263rd in Division 1) and have a field goal percentage of 45.4%.
On the defensive side, the Islanders compel their competitors to commit 14.1 turnovers per game and provoke 18.5 fouls. They rank 23rd in Division 1 for assists allowed to opponents, giving up 340 throughout the season. The Islanders allow a field goal percentage of 43.0% (701 of 1,629) and are surrendering 32.3 rebounds on average per game. Opponents shoot 30.5% from beyond the arc, while the Islanders are 43rd in college basketball for points allowed per game, at 68.2.
In their most recent matchup, the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks defeated Incarnate Word with a score of 76-68. Defensively, they allowed Incarnate Word to collect 25 rebounds, 5 of which were offensive. The Lumberjacks struggled from the perimeter, hitting only 28.0% with 7 of 25 attempts, and were limited to 3 out of 9 at the free-throw line (33.3%). They allowed Incarnate Word to achieve a 49.2% shooting rate (29 out of 59). As for their performance, Stephen F. Austin recorded 27 successful shots out of 56 attempts, reaching a rate of 48.2%. They excelled from three-point range, achieving 12 of 24 attempts (50.0%). With 10 successful free throws out of 15 attempts, they capitalized on opportunities at the charity stripe. Despite committing 12 fouls, the Lumberjacks capitalized on their 15 trips to the free-throw line, while forcing 7 turnovers and securing 3 steals. The Lumberjacks managed to collect 34 rebounds in total, including 26 defensive and 8 offensive boards.
Lateef Patrick Jr. was pivotal for the Lumberjacks, shooting 8 of 11 for a remarkable 72.7% shooting rate and securing 5 rebounds. He exploded for 28 points in 33 minutes on the court, along with 1 assist.
The Lumberjacks boast a record of 27-4 this season. They commit an average of 16.1 personal fouls per game and maintain a free-throw percentage of 67.9%. They average 13.9 assists per contest (177th nationally) while turning the ball over just 9.2 times per game. Throughout the season, Stephen F. Austin has scored 2,401 points (averaging 77.5 per game) and recorded an average of 38.1 rebounds per game. On offense, they are shooting 45.2% from the field, ranking 190th nationwide.
Defensively, the Lumberjacks rank 16th in college basketball, allowing only 65.9 points per game. They create 11.6 turnovers per contest and permit teams a shooting percentage of 42.0% from the field (60th in Division 1). Their opponents connect on 29.1% of three-point attempts (179 of 616) and hit 71.8% from the free-throw line. They yield 10.9 assists and 32.8 rebounds on average per game, ranking 23rd and 85th in those respective defensive categories.
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