Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks @ Nicholls Colonels
Keon Thompson scores 20 to help Stephen F. Austin secure 79-62 victory over Nicholls
ByData Skrive
Updated: Jan 20, 2026, 02:16 pm
THIBODAUX, La. -- — Keon Thompson had 20 points to guide Stepen F. Austin to a 79-62 victory over Nicholls on Monday night.
Thompson shot 8 of 10 from the field and 2 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Lumberjacks (16-3, 9-1 Southland Conference). Ahamed Mohammed added 15 points and Chrishawn Christmas scored 10.
Jaylen Searles led the Colonels (8-11, 7-3) with 22 points and eight rebounds. Jalik Dunkley totaled 12 points and eight rebounds. Trae English also scored 12.
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Game Information
Thibodaux, LA
Referee:Wil Howard
Referee:Shaun Seales
Referee:Marcus Hawkins
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| Southland ConferenceSouthland Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen F. Austin | 20-2 | - | 28-6 |
| McNeese | 19-3 | 1 | 28-6 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 14-8 | 6 | 19-14 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 13-9 | 7 | 18-15 |
| New Orleans | 12-10 | 8 | 15-18 |
| Nicholls | 12-10 | 8 | 14-19 |
| Houston Christian | 8-14 | 12 | 12-20 |
| Northwestern State | 8-14 | 12 | 10-22 |
| Incarnate Word | 7-15 | 13 | 12-19 |
| Lamar | 7-15 | 13 | 12-19 |
| East Texas A&M | 6-16 | 14 | 11-21 |
| SE Louisiana | 6-16 | 14 | 9-22 |
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