HUNTSVILLE, Texas — In an exciting matchup on Monday night, Houston Christian emerged victorious against Stephen F. Austin, securing an 83-73 win. Leading the charge for the Huskies was Julian Mackey, who put up an impressive 22 points during the game.

Mackey showcased his shooting skills, hitting 7 of 13 attempts from the field, which included an efficient 4 of 8 from beyond the arc. Additionally, he converted 4 out of 5 free throws, contributing significantly to his team’s score. The Huskies improved their record to 5-10 overall and 2-2 in the Southland Conference with this win. Complementing Mackey’s performance was Elijah Brooks, who ended the night with 13 points, seven rebounds, six assists, and four steals. Bryson Dawkins also played a key role, adding 12 points to the scoreboard.

On the other side of the court, Keon Thompson led the Lumberjacks with 19 points, giving a commendable performance despite the loss. Dominic Pangonis followed closely with 17 points, while Chrishawn Christmas contributed nine points along with three steals. The Lumberjacks fell to 7-8 for the season, with a challenging conference record of 0-4.

Overall, the game highlighted strong individual performances and strategic gameplay, setting the stage for an exciting remainder of the season for both teams as they look to improve their standings.