SFA / Utah Tech

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nacluth
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SFA (12-5, 4-0) vs. Utah Tech (9-7, 1-2)

WHEN: 1/12 (THU) 8:00P.M.
WHERE: Burns Arena (St. George, UT)
WATCH: ESPN+


The SFA Lumberjacks are 4-0 in WAC play and rolling for the first time all year. Taking down preseason favorite Grand Canyon on Saturday was a big boost to the morale of the team, and they now know that the WAC crown goes through them. However, most of their damage so far has been at home. The Jacks now start a huge three game road trip that will change this season.

The Jacks have only played Utah Tech once as a WAC foe and that was when the Jacks shellacked Dixie State at home by 29 points. Most of that team has returned and have bigger ambitions this year. So far, Utah Tech is undefeated at home this season and hope to rely on home court pressure to snuff out the Jacks.

Led by Cameron Gooden (5' 11", Sr., G) who is averaging 15.6 ppg and 4 assists, the Trailblazers shoot a ton of threes every game. Big man Tanner Christensen (6' 10", So., F) is coming into his own scoring 10 ppg and grabbing 8 rebounds a contest. Utah Tech is one of the best teams at limiting rebounds especially on the offensive glass, but also have a lot of trouble scoring.

If you discount neutral courts, the Lumberjacks have won all their away games this year: SDSU, La Tech, and UTA. The next three games will help prove whether this is a real road team or not. The Jacks and the Trailblazers are virtually tied in NET rating and KenPom has this game as essentially a toss-up. But this isn't the same team that made those ratings.

Posey and Ware while not 100% are showing that this team is a lot better with more offensive threats. Robbie still hasn't adjusted his offensive speed to hit on all cylinders, but his rebounding presence is providing relief around the rim. The team is beginning to get a sense of their whole identity. And it's getting scary for opponents.

The Jacks know that nothing except real dominance is going to keep them from a good chance at a NCAA berth. The real contests of Southern Utah and Sam Houston await, but all road games are huge and they cannot overlook this game. They are coming to handle business.

Axe 'em!
MasterAxe
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Never forget.

EDIT: The picture is not showing, of course.

But it says 47-44 and that's all you need to know.
BigJack85
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Great write up, as usual

I'd be happy with a split in southern Utah
Axe 'Em Jacks - Class of 85'
No-look
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Another great write up! Jacks have to approach every game focused and on a mission. No team will make it through the conference undefeated but these games are huge. 6-0 would look great!
SFA Jack Fanatic
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SFA is a 3 1/2 point favorite.
SFAXE93
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No-look
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This will be a winnable game but won't be easy. UTU is solid.
PurpleOut
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Staff
Big news.

1) Cam Gooden out for Utah Tech
2) Jalil is dressed out. Limited minutes more than likely, but good news.
No-look
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..Event About at Start . Event About To Start
nacluth
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PurpleOut said:

Big news.

1) Cam Gooden out for Utah Tech
2) Jalil is dressed out. Limited minutes more than likely, but good news.
Bingo!
nacluth
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Jossell feeling it.
MasterAxe
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Solid camera and broadcast.

Time to sync with Rob Meyers.
PurpleOut
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Staff
MasterAxe said:

Solid camera and broadcast.

Time to sync with Rob Meyers.
Loved the broadcast give their "[Sponsored] Energy Play of the Game" away in the first two minutes of the game.
nacluth
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Beaubrun in and moving.
MasterAxe
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PurpleOut said:

MasterAxe said:

Solid camera and broadcast.

Time to sync with Rob Meyers.
Loved the broadcast give their "[Sponsored] Energy Play of the Game" away in the first two minutes of the game.


Not even mad about it. Get it out of the way quick lol
nacluth
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You think Jalil is feeling the altitude?
No-look
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They're beating us on transition
MasterAxe
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This sounds strange, but I'd love to have an arena close to what Utah Tech has.

Like 3500-4000 seats that fill every game, as opposed to 8500 that's barely half full
PurpleOut
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nacluth said:

You think Jalil is feeling the altitude?
Definitely not the best place to play for someone that hasn't had much conditioning for 2 months.
nacluth
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First double digit lead 24-13 with 10:45 left in first.
Ljacks&Longnecks
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Damn this first 12 minutes has been fun......keep it going.
nacluth
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Feel it Jalil!
MasterAxe
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Give UT credit…they have sponsored the **** out of everything.
Ljacks&Longnecks
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Hall is a Beast tonight...........and Roti is coming back stronger with each game.
nacluth
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Southern Utah putting it on Sam early.

Ladyjacks in a tight one so far.
GCU women and UTA coming down to the wire.
No-look
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Sam down 16 at half
nacluth
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Aww Hall missed one. 9-10.
MasterAxe
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Brain fart from Day Day to end the half there.
Ljacks&Longnecks
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Shot clock violation..that was, but wasn't due to inadvertent whistle, costs us a 2nd foul on Day Day
No-look
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Went from 18 up to 13 up lady two minutes.
nacluth
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44-31. Let them get 5 points back in last 2 minutes. Good overall half. DayDay was insane. Great three shooting to start. Breaking that zone all night.
PurpleOut
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Unfortunate final few seconds, and ugly final few minutes only scoring 2 points. Feels like we should be up 20-25.

Defense is playing fantastic. Because Utah Tech is actually shooting well.
nacluth
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Really good d and good game plan. Just have to get over that 18 point hump and put away big.
BigJack85
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Having a full squad helps.
Axe 'Em Jacks - Class of 85'
nacluth
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Hall with a back stinger.
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