Gavin Kensmil scored a game-high 19 points on 6-for-11 shooting from the field to lead Stephen F. Austin past Chicago State 81-61 Thursday evening in Western Athletic Conference action. 

SFA improved to 16-8 overall and 8-4 in the WAC, while CSU fell to 6-18 and 2-9 in conference play. 

The Lumberjacks jumped on the Cougars quickly and started the game with a 20-11 run and went into halftime with a 38-29 lead. 

The offense heated up in the second half and shot 53.8 percent (17-for-31) from the field to put the contest out of reach. 

Sadaidriene Hall dropped 13 points and finished a perfect 5-for-5 at the free-throw line. Calvin Solomon added 10 points on 5-for-7 shooting from the floor. 

David Kachelries and Jaylin Jackson-Posey each added nine points and Latrell Jossell helped out with eight points. 

SFA dominated in front of the basket and out-rebounded CSU 42-31, including 14-9 on the offensive boards. The Jacks also outscored the Cougars 46-24 in the paint. 

The Jacks return to action on Wednesday, February 16 and host the Cougars in a rare back-to-back match-up.  Print Friendly Version