SFA (12-6, 5-2) vs. Grand Canyon (17-2, 7-1)

WHEN: 1/25 (THU) 6:30P.M.
WHERE: William R. Johnson Coliseum (Nacogdoches, TX)
WATCH: ESPN+

For the third season in a row, the Lopes of Grand Canyon come to Nacogdoches for a January showdown. The previous two seasons, the Jacks have beaten the GCU to either move into first place or to drop the Lopes from first place. Both can happen tonight for the Jacks or third time could be the charm for the Lopes.

GCU is having their most dominant season ever after getting Tyon Grant-Foster to transfer in this season. Combined with a veteran attack of McGlothan, Harrison, Blacksher Jr. and more, there's one top team in the WAC and everyone else. They have been consistently stingy with their defense inside and outside. They are in the top ten in blocks in the nation and in denying rebounds. They get make more free throws per game than almost every other team in the country. They have been ruthless in their offensive efficiency. They are a complete team.

The Jacks have heard it all before. "GCU is a bulldozer that can't be stopped." "They have the best guards." "They're stingy on defense." But, not in our house. The Jacks are ready to man up and play physical all night long. We will foul a lot and send them to the line, but we will make them earn every shot. Grant-Foster is going to be in the meat grinder all night. The real key will be if our offense can find a way to make hay against their interior strength, and if not, will our outside shooters find their touch.

Nana and Beaubrun led the way for the Jacks in the tight win over Seattle last week. They will be front and center tonight. Hayman is going to need offensive help from Cajuste, Hall, and Jossell. This could be a dogfight or a bloodbath, but at the end of the night, we should know something about the real state of the WAC. Is it a one team dog and pony show or is this one of the most competitive mid major leagues? The Jacks have the answer.

Axe 'em!

Let's get that W!!!

I watched a good bit of the GCU-Seattle game. Grant-Foster is the straw that stirs GCU. He has NBA-type talent. He is quick and can drive the ball. We will have to have off ball help to stop penetration. Grant-Foster can also hit the three ball as well. He's very difficult to defend, but the good news is he can be out of control at times and will throw up bad shots. McGlothan can be lethal from outside and has a nice stroke. He plays tough inside as well, so we will need to body him in the paint. Blackshear is on a mintues restriction but is getting more and more minutes. He's always a threat.
Offensively, we will need to shoot well from the outside but we can definitely attack the glass. Help defense will be the key to this game. We match up much better on the interior than Seattle did on Saturday.
A winnable game and Vegas agrees. GCU only a 1.5 point favorite.

I usually don't bet against our Lumberjacks but GCU is -1.5 and I am without much positive thoughts of us beating this complete of a team at this point in our year. If I lose my bet that means we won which is great! If we lose at least I have an extra 50 in my pocket.

Good crowd

9-4 GCU first media. This place is hyped. Jacks overplaying a little too much.

Yep, got tol settle in. Cant let GCU run up a lead

13-6 GCU second media. Physical as advertised. 4 GCU blocks early. Sloppy passes at the top are hurting the Jacks.

The switch running the offense through Hayman instead of the bigs working in the near term.

Jacks take their first lead 11:30 into the game. 17-15.

17-15 SFA third media. Jacks have turned it to another level. Beaubrun playing out of his mind.

Edit: took away goaltending. 15-15. No SFA lead yet.

Jossell corrects the mistake. SFA 17-15

23-18 SFA final first half media. Finish half strong.

Loving the effort. Not everything going in but Jack's giving em hell

Jossell comes alive to give the Jacks 26-23 lead at half.

Beaubrun taking off from last game. 7 points and 6 boards in the half, block and an assist.

Shut down Grant-Foster in the first. Can't let him come alive.

Both teams playin good defense.

Let's go Jacks!!!

31-30 SFA U16. Can't play casually. It's a fight.

Dogfight on the women's side. 23-20 GCU halftime In Phoenix.

38-36 SFA U12.

It is a party in here. Lots of students. I hope this gets a lot to come back.

Fantastic crowd.

No Day Day or Wilson

Sad for DayDay. Not sad for Wilson.

Crowd is staying around. Need to give them a win.
Got to get these shots to drop before GCU heats up.
Defense doing a good job

McGlothan with 4.

Jossell might be the best hustle player we've had since Comeaux.

42-38 SFA U8. GCU averages 82ppg. They are not at half that 32 minutes in.

Brennan with 4. Both their bigs one away. 5 minutes left.

47-45 GCU with 4:36. Jacks got out of offensive rhythm. Time to get back in.

47-47 Final media. We knew it would come down to this.

Beaubrun double double.

52-51 GCU with 26.7 seconds left. GCU ball with a 20 seconds shot clock.

Went off Jossell's foot. 12 seconds left.