Grand Canyon Vs Stephen F Austin Basketball Prediction
The Grand Canyon Antelopes will face off against the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks in a college basketball game on Wednesday, December 1, 2021. The game will be held at the William R. Johnson Coliseum in Nacogdoches, Texas. Both teams have had a decent start to their respective seasons, with Grand Canyon winning three out of their first six games and Stephen F. Austin winning four out of their first seven games.
Grand Canyon Antelopes
The Grand Canyon Antelopes are a Division I basketball team that represents Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona. The team is currently a member of the Western Athletic Conference. The Antelopes finished the 2020-2021 season with a record of 17-7 and made it to the WAC Championship game, where they lost to New Mexico State. This season, the Antelopes have started off with a 3-3 record.
The Antelopes are led by junior guard Jovan Blacksher Jr., who is averaging 12.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game this season. The team has a balanced scoring attack, with four players averaging double figures in points per game. The Antelopes are also a solid defensive team, allowing only 63.2 points per game.
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks
The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks are a Division I basketball team that represents Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas. The team is currently a member of the Southland Conference. The Lumberjacks finished the 2020-2021 season with a record of 16-5 and made it to the Southland Conference Championship game, where they lost to Abilene Christian. This season, the Lumberjacks have started off with a 4-3 record.
The Lumberjacks are led by senior guard Gavin Kensmil, who is averaging 18.6 points and 8.1 rebounds per game this season. The team also has a balanced scoring attack, with three other players averaging double figures in points per game. The Lumberjacks are also a solid defensive team, allowing only 63.4 points per game.
Prediction
This game should be a closely contested matchup between two solid teams. Both teams have similar records and have been playing well this season. The Antelopes have a slight advantage on the defensive end, while the Lumberjacks have a slight advantage on the offensive end.
Ultimately, this game could come down to which team is able to execute their game plan better. If the Antelopes are able to slow down Kensmil and the Lumberjacks' offense, they should be able to come away with the win. However, if Kensmil and the Lumberjacks are able to get going on offense, they could pull off the upset.
Final Score Prediction: Grand Canyon 70, Stephen F. Austin 65