NACOGDOCHES, Texas (AP) — Jacob Parker scored 28 points and pulled down 11 rebounds to lead Stephen F. Austin to a 73-56 Southland Conference victory over Sam Houston State Saturday night.
Deshaunt Walker added 17 points for SFA (13-2, 2-0). The Lumberjacks have now won 26 consecutive games at home.
Sam Houston (9-5, 1-1) held an 11-9 lead at the 11:20 mark. SFA led 22-17 with 6:28 remaining and held a 36-33 advantage at the half.
What had been a tight game in the first half changed dramatically as SFA went on a 13-2 run to start the second. The Lumberjacks were ahead 61-37 at the midpoint of the second period.