Who's Playing
Abilene Christian @ Stephen F. Austin
Current Records: Abilene Christian 18-8; Stephen F. Austin 19-8
What to Know
The Abilene Christian Wildcats and the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks are set to square off in a WAC matchup at 5 p.m. ET Feb. 26 at William R. Johnson Coliseum. These two teams come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous games.
The Wildcats took their contest at home on Thursday with ease, bagging a 77-42 victory over the Lamar Cardinals.
Meanwhile, the Sam Houston Bearkats typically have all the answers at home, but on Thursday Stephen F. Austin proved too difficult a challenge. Stephen F. Austin came out on top in a nail-biter against Sam Houston, sneaking past 69-67.
Abilene Christian is expected to lose this next one by 3. Those betting on them against the spread shouldn't have high expectations for them since the squad is 1-3 ATS when expected to lose.
The wins brought Abilene Christian up to 18-8 and the Lumberjacks to 19-8. A pair of numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: The Wildcats enter the game with 21.8 takeaways on average, which is the best in college basketball. Less enviably, Stephen F. Austin is 355th worst in college basketball in turnovers per game, with 16.6 on average.
How To Watch
- When: Saturday at 5 p.m. ET
- Where: William R. Johnson Coliseum -- Nacogdoches, Texas
- Follow: CBS Sports App
Odds
The Lumberjacks are a 3-point favorite against the Wildcats, according to the latest college basketball odds.
Bettors have moved against the Lumberjacks slightly, as the game opened with the Lumberjacks as a 4.5-point favorite.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Stephen F. Austin have won seven out of their last 11 games against Abilene Christian.
- Jan 06, 2022 - Stephen F. Austin 64 vs. Abilene Christian 58
- Mar 03, 2021 - Abilene Christian 63 vs. Stephen F. Austin 61
- Jan 27, 2021 - Abilene Christian 82 vs. Stephen F. Austin 62
- Mar 03, 2020 - Stephen F. Austin 77 vs. Abilene Christian 72
- Jan 29, 2020 - Stephen F. Austin 71 vs. Abilene Christian 61
- Mar 05, 2019 - Abilene Christian 72 vs. Stephen F. Austin 58
- Jan 23, 2019 - Stephen F. Austin 61 vs. Abilene Christian 60
- Feb 28, 2018 - Stephen F. Austin 76 vs. Abilene Christian 56
- Jan 17, 2018 - Stephen F. Austin 76 vs. Abilene Christian 66
- Jan 07, 2017 - Abilene Christian 69 vs. Stephen F. Austin 60
- Jan 16, 2016 - Stephen F. Austin 97 vs. Abilene Christian 62
Injury Report for Stephen F. Austin
- Roti Ware: Out for the Season (Undisclosed)
