NACOGDOCHES, Texas — In a closely contested matchup on Saturday night, the Incarnate Word Cardinals secured a victory over the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks with a final score of 55-49.

Davion Bailey was instrumental for the Cardinals, contributing a substantial 19 points along with five rebounds. His performance proved vital in leading his team to an important win, improving their overall record to 9-5 and their conference standing to 2-1 in the Southland Conference.

Jalin Anderson also played a crucial role, scoring 14 points while shooting 5 of 14 from the floor, and he was perfect from the free-throw line, going 4 for 4. Additionally, Lamin Sabally made notable contributions as well, scoring six points on 3 of 4 shooting and gathering an impressive 11 rebounds, showcasing his ability on both ends of the court.

On the other hand, Keon Thompson stood out for the Lumberjacks, leading his team with 17 points. Despite their efforts, Stephen F. Austin struggled to find momentum, now sitting at a record of 7-7 and failing to secure a win in conference play, currently at 0-3. Chrishawn Christmas added nine points for the Lumberjacks, with Dominic Pangonis also contributing with six points.

The matchup highlighted the competitive spirit of both teams as they continue to battle through the conference season.