Stephen F. Austin overwhelms Houston Christian 77-56 in Houston as Keon Thompson scores 17 points

Stephen F. Austin controls game early at Sharp Gymnasium

Stephen F. Austin built a commanding first-half lead and held on for a 77-56 win over Houston Christian on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, at Sharp Gymnasium in Houston. The Lumberjacks led 42-16 at halftime, a margin that set the tone for the rest of the afternoon even as Houston Christian outscored SFA 40-35 after the break.

The game drew an announced attendance of 789. No technical fouls were recorded.

Keon Thompson leads balanced SFA scoring

Guard Keon Thompson scored 17 points to pace SFA. He finished 7-of-14 shooting from the field, went 1-of-5 from three-point range, and made 2 of 3 free throws in 25 minutes.

Lateef Patrick Jr. added 13 points on 4-of-12 shooting, hitting 2-of-5 from beyond the arc and going 3-for-3 at the free-throw line. Marcus Scurry scored 10 points in 14 minutes on 4-of-7 shooting.

SFA’s offensive output was spread across the rotation, including eight-point efforts from Narit Chotikavanic and Gediminas Alisas. The Lumberjacks finished at 49.2% shooting (29 of 59), made 8 of 24 three-point attempts, and went 11 of 14 at the free-throw line.

Houston Christian’s second-half surge falls short

Houston Christian’s scoring was led by Demarco Bethea and Demari Williams, who each scored nine points. Kylin Green contributed eight points and four assists, while Ahjany Lee scored eight points in 12 minutes on 4-of-4 shooting.

Houston Christian finished at 41.1% shooting overall (23 of 56) but struggled from long range, making 1 of 17 three-point attempts. The Huskies were held scoreless from three in the first half (0 for 9), a stretch that contributed to the 26-point deficit at intermission.

Key statistical picture: rebounds, bench production, and inside scoring

• SFA held a 39-30 rebounding edge, including 12 offensive rebounds.

• The Lumberjacks received 34 bench points, compared with 28 for Houston Christian.

• Points in the paint favored Houston Christian 42-34, reflecting its improved second-half finishing.

Where the result leaves both teams in conference play

The win moved Stephen F. Austin to 26-4 overall and 19-2 in Southland Conference play. Houston Christian fell to 11-19 overall and 7-14 in conference games.

Final score: Stephen F. Austin 77, Houston Christian 56 (Feb. 28, 2026).