- Matchup: Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks vs Rice Owls
- Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2025
- Venue: Tudor Fieldhouse, Houston, TX
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (2-0) travel to Tudor Fieldhouse this Tuesday to face off against the Rice Owls (1-1).
In their last game, the Lumberjacks secured a decisive victory against Arkansas State, winning 90-65. Stephen F. Austin showcased an impressive 48.6% shooting percentage, making 34 of 70 attempts, while connecting on 12 of 33 three-point shots. From the free-throw line, they converted 10 out of 19 attempts, yielding a 52.6% success rate. The Lumberjacks dominated the glass, amassing 40 total rebounds, including 16 on the offensive end, and dished out 14 assists. They forced their opponents into 13 turnovers and recorded 5 steals, showcasing a solid defensive effort. Arkansas State struggled offensively, shooting only 31.5% from the floor and accomplishing 10 assists with 12 steals. Additionally, Arkansas State grabbed 22 rebounds but did not register any shot blocks, and they shot 78.8% from the free-throw line, hitting 26 of 33 attempts. They made only 5 of 27 attempts from beyond the arc. In terms of fouls, the Lumberjacks committed 25, compared to Arkansas State’s 19.
Key player Keon Thompson contributed significantly, scoring 26 points on 11 of 17 shooting while also grabbing 5 rebounds and providing 7 assists over the course of 32 minutes.
Stephen F. Austin enters this matchup with a perfect 2-0 season record. They average 10.5 turnovers and commit 22.5 fouls per game. The team averages 49.0 rebounds and has tallied 34 assists, ranking 151st in college basketball for assists. Their three-point shooting stands at 37.7% (23 of 61), and they have a 54.5% success rate from the free-throw line. Offensively, the Lumberjacks are impressive, averaging 96.5 points per game, good for 43rd in the nation, with a field goal percentage of 48.3%.
Defensively, the Lumberjacks force an impressive 14.5 turnovers per game while averaging 17.0 personal fouls. They allow just 22.7% shooting from beyond the arc and rank 176th in the NCAA for points allowed, with an average of 70.5. Their opponents shoot 39.1% against them (45 of 115) and they concede 32.0 rebounds per game, ranking 53rd in assists allowed with 17 relinquished this season.
In their last outing, the Rice Owls fell to Oregon, losing 67-63. They managed to gather 22 defensive rebounds and 11 offensive rebounds for a total of 33. However, they turned the ball over 13 times while recording 7 steals. Oregon committed 14 fouls, allowing the Owls 11 free-throw attempts, of which they converted 8 (72.7%). From the three-point line, Rice made 11 of 27 attempts (40.7%). Overall, the Owls shot 22 for 62 from the field, achieving a shooting percentage of 35.5%. Defensively, they allowed Oregon to hit 17 of 52 attempts from the floor (32.7%) and permitted 36 rebounds (13 offensive).
Trae Broadnax was a standout performer for the Owls, scoring 17 points in 33 minutes on the floor, along with 2 assists. He hit 6 of 11 attempts, totaling a shooting percentage of 54.5%, while also grabbing 5 rebounds.
With a 1-1 record this season, Rice commits an average of 23.5 personal fouls per game and boasts a 76.3% free-throw success rate. They dish out 18.0 assists per game (99th in the nation) and average 13.0 turnovers. So far, Rice has scored 172 points this season (86.0 per game) and averages 44.0 rebounds per contest. Their offensive shooting percentage stands at 46.5%, placing them 168th nationally.
Defensively, Rice limits opponents to 27.7% shooting from three-point range (13 of 47), while their opponents convert 62.5% of their free throws. They allow 8.0 assists and 33.5 rebounds per game, ranking 36th and 154th respectively. The Owls are currently 10th in the nation for points allowed, averaging only 52.5 per game, and they force 18.5 turnovers while permitting teams to shoot just 29.8% from the field, ranking 7th in Division 1.
Who will emerge victorious in today’s NCAA matchup?
Prediction: Back Rice
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