SFA faces Rice after Makke's 21-point outing

SFA hosts the Rice Owls after Erik Makke scored 21 points in SFA's 76-71 win over the Abilene Christian Wildcats

Rice Owls (1-2) at Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (3-0)

Huntsville, Texas; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: SFA hosts Rice after Erik Makke scored 21 points in SFA's 76-71 win against the Abilene Christian Wildcats.

SFA finished 28-6 overall with a 15-1 record at home during the 2025-26 season. The Lumberjacks averaged 7.1 steals, 3.7 blocks and 8.8 turnovers per game last season.

Rice went 7-11 in AAC action and 4-9 on the road last season. The Owls averaged 6.6 steals, 3.9 blocks and 11.5 turnovers per game last season.

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