- Matchup: Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks vs Incarnate Word Cardinals
- Date: Monday, March 2, 2026
- Venue: McDermott Center, San Antonio, TX
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Incarnate Word Cardinals (11-18) are set to face off against the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (25-4) at the McDermott Center this coming Monday.
The Lumberjacks last faced New Orleans and suffered a narrow defeat, losing by a score of 77-73. In terms of fouls, Stephen F. Austin committed 16 while New Orleans accumulated 19. They managed to hit only 4 out of 16 attempts from beyond the arc. New Orleans demonstrated efficiency at the free-throw line, converting 21 of 24 attempts for an impressive 87.5%. The game saw New Orleans collect 37 rebounds (including 12 offensive), and they did not record any blocks. They also registered 15 assists and 5 steals. Defensively, Stephen F. Austin allowed New Orleans to shoot 48.1% from the field on 26 of 54 shots, dished out 12 assists, and forced 14 turnovers along with 7 steals. In the rebound department, the Lumberjacks gathered 34 boards, with 18 being offensive. At the free-throw line, Stephen F. Austin connected on 20 of 24 for an 83.3% success rate, finishing the game with a field goal percentage of 36.2% (25 of 69) and hitting 3 of 17 from three-point territory.
Keon Thompson was a key player in this matchup, shooting 38.9% from the field and providing 6 assists. He played 33 minutes and secured 1 rebound, finishing with 19 points on 7 of 18 shooting.
This season, Stephen F. Austin boasts a record of 25-4. They average just 9.2 turnovers per game and commit an average of 16.2 fouls. As a unit, the Lumberjacks pull down 38.0 rebounds per game and have tallied 407 assists this season, ranking them 170th in college basketball. They shoot 36.4% from beyond the arc (262 of 720) and maintain a free-throw percentage of 67.7%. Averaging 77.5 points per game places them 146th nationally, with a field goal percentage of 44.9%.
On the defensive end, the Lumberjacks force 11.9 turnovers per game while committing an average of 15.6 fouls. They defend against three-point shots at a rate of 29.8% and are ranked 20th in Division 1 in points allowed (66.1 per game). Opponents shoot 41.7% against them (689 of 1,651) and grab an average of 33.1 rebounds per contest, ranking them 24th in the country in assists allowed with a total of 313.
In their most recent game, the Incarnate Word Cardinals fell to Northwestern State, finishing with a score of 54-49. They secured 26 defensive rebounds and 6 offensive boards, totaling 32 for the game. The Cardinals turned the ball over 9 times but managed to earn 7 steals. Northwestern State committed 15 fouls, sending the Cardinals to the charity stripe 15 times, where they converted 10 for a shooting percentage of 66.7%. From three-point range, Incarnate Word made 5 of 19 attempts (26.3%) and shot 17 of 51 overall, landing at 33.3%. They allowed Northwestern State to make 18 of 49 shots, which totaled a shooting percentage of 36.7%. Additionally, the Cardinals permitted Northwestern State to grab 29 rebounds, 4 of which were offensive.
For the Cardinals, Davion Bailey stood out in the game, scoring 21 points in 40 minutes of play and recording 5 assists. He shot 7 of 21 for a field goal percentage of 33.3% and grabbed 10 rebounds.
This year, Incarnate Word holds a record of 11-18. They commit an average of 18.0 fouls per game and shoot 71.8% from the free-throw line. The Cardinals dole out 11.7 assists per game (ranking 329th nationally) and have an average of 11.3 turnovers. They have scored a total of 2,162 points this season (74.6 per game) and average 34.8 rebounds per game. In terms of shooting, Incarnate Word connects on 44.4% of their field goals, ranking 230th nationwide.
Defensively, the Cardinals rank 196th in Division 1, allowing 74.1 points per game. They force 10.6 turnovers on average and let opponents shoot 46.9% from the field (ranking 317th in the nation). Their defense allows 34.1% shooting from three-point range (191 of 560) and allows opponents 72.0% from the free-throw line. They permit an average of 13.3 assists and 32.4 rebounds per game, placing them 176th and 66th, respectively, in these categories.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Back Incarnate Word
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