Who's Playing

Stephen F. Austin @ Sam Houston

Current Records: Stephen F. Austin 10-5; Sam Houston 9-9

What to Know

The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks are 9-3 against the Sam Houston Bearkats since January of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success Saturday. The Lumberjacks and Sam Houston will face off in a WAC battle at 3 p.m. ET at Johnson Coliseum. Stephen F. Austin won both of their matches against the Bearkats last season (78-68 and 64-59) and is aiming for the same result this time around.

Stephen F. Austin strolled past the UTRGV Vaqueros with points to spare on Tuesday, taking the contest 86-75.

Meanwhile, Sam Houston didn't have too much trouble with the Lamar Cardinals on the road on Thursday as they won 73-56.

Barring any buzzer beaters, Stephen F. Austin is expected to win a tight contest. But bettors beware: they are only 1-4 against the spread when favored.

The Lumberjacks are now 10-5 while the Bearkats sit at 9-9. Stephen F. Austin is 5-4 after wins this year, Sam Houston 3-5.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 3 p.m. ET
  • Where: Johnson Coliseum -- Huntsville, Texas
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Lumberjacks are a slight 1-point favorite against the Bearkats, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Lumberjacks as a 1.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

See college basketball picks for every single game, including this one, from SportsLine's advanced computer model. Get picks now.

Series History

Stephen F. Austin have won nine out of their last 12 games against Sam Houston.

  • Mar 06, 2021 - Stephen F. Austin 64 vs. Sam Houston 59
  • Jan 31, 2021 - Stephen F. Austin 78 vs. Sam Houston 68
  • Mar 07, 2020 - Stephen F. Austin 68 vs. Sam Houston 57
  • Feb 01, 2020 - Stephen F. Austin 81 vs. Sam Houston 76
  • Mar 09, 2019 - Sam Houston 68 vs. Stephen F. Austin 57
  • Feb 02, 2019 - Sam Houston 94 vs. Stephen F. Austin 72
  • Mar 03, 2018 - Stephen F. Austin 65 vs. Sam Houston 53
  • Jan 27, 2018 - Stephen F. Austin 82 vs. Sam Houston 66
  • Mar 04, 2017 - Stephen F. Austin 64 vs. Sam Houston 56
  • Feb 02, 2017 - Sam Houston 72 vs. Stephen F. Austin 63
  • Mar 05, 2016 - Stephen F. Austin 85 vs. Sam Houston 64
  • Jan 23, 2016 - Stephen F. Austin 76 vs. Sam Houston 64