California Baptist University
Sam Houston
MBB Preview: Lancers Return Home Against Sam Houston And Stephen F. Austin
1/25/2022 9:24:00 AM | Men's Basketball
RIVERSIDE --- California Baptist University will welcome two first-time opponents to the CBU Events Center this week, as the Lancers will take on Sam Houston (Jan. 26) and Stephen F. Austin (Jan. 29).
GAME INFORMATION – Wednesday, Jan. 26
Opponent: vs. Sam Houston
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: CBU Events Center
Video: ESPN+ / WAC Digital Network (International Only)
Live Stats: Statbroadcast
Radio: Fox Sports 1350
Sam Houston officially became a Western Athletic Conference member on July 1, 2021, ending a 34-year run in the Southland Conference. It marks the fifth league Sam Houston has been affiliated with, having previously competed in the Texas Intercollegiate Athletic Association, the Lone Star Conference, and the Gulf Star Conference before joining the Southland in 1987.
Notable Notes:
- Sam Houston is currently in second place in the WAC standings with a 7-1 record.
- The Bearkats enter Wednesday's game on a five-game winning streak dating back to Jan. 8.
- In their last three games, the Kats beat Stephen F. Austin, NM State, and Grand Canyon.
- Their lone conference loss came from the hands of Tarleton on Jan. 6 in a 75-64 defeat.
- Savion Flagg, a 6-7 grad transfer from Texas A&M, is averaging a conference-best 19.6 points per game.
- Demarkus Lampley is the only other Bearkat to average double digits with 10.9 points per game.
- Jason Hooten was named the 19th head coach in Bearkat history on April 2, 2010.
GAME INFORMATION – Saturday, Jan. 29
Opponent: vs. Stephen F. Austin
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: CBU Events Center
Video: ESPN+ / WAC Digital Network (International Only)
Live Stats: Statbroadcast
Radio: Fox Sports 1350
Stephen F. Austin joined Sam Houston as part of the 'Texas Four' moving over to the WAC. The move for SFA also ended a 34-year run in the Southland Conference.
Notable Notes:
- SFA is currently 12-7 on the year and 4-2 in conference play. The Lumberjacks are set to play Seattle U on Jan. 26 in Washington.
- The Lumberjacks have wins over Abilene Christian, UTRGV, Lamar, and Grand Canyon.
- The SFA offense is led by Gavin Kensmil, Roti Ware, and David Kachelries as the three players averaging double digits.
- Kensmil, a 6-7 senior forward from Paramaribo, Suriname, leads the team in points per game (14.2) and rebounds per game (6.9).
- Kyle Keller is in his sixth season at the helm of the Lumberjack men's basketball program.
- In the 2019-20 season, the Lumberjacks posted a 28-3 record and pulled off one of college basketball's biggest upsets with a victory over top-ranked Duke University in Cameron Indoor Stadium.
