Box Score NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS -- The Thunderbirds were without big man Parsa Fallah for the second game in a row, and the Lumberjacks of Stephen F. Austin won 87-60 in Nacogdoches.
"We didn't take care of the ball like we typically have this season, and that led to some easy buckets for them, and then we just lacked size inside, we have been small all year long, but they did a good job of really taking advantage of that tonight," said Head Coach Rob Jeter.
Game Recap
What was just a nine-point game at the half ballooned to a 20-point deficit for the Thunderbirds with 10 minutes left in the game, which proved to be too much to overcome.
Statistical Recap
SUU was led by Jamari Sibley, who returned to action after missing the last two contests. He had 14 points, nine rebounds, and one assist.
Zion Young scored eight of his 12 points at the free throw line and added a rebound, three assists, and two steals. Braden Housley scored 10 points and led the team with five assists on the night. Dominique Ford struggled, scoring a season-low two points in just 21 minutes of action.
The Thunderbirds lost the rebounding battle 35-42 and were unable to make many stops inside, giving up 44 points in the paint.
Up Next
The Thunderbirds will close out the season at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley on Saturday, March 9, at 5:30 p.m. MT
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