Lumberjacks defeat Sam at Cram

A spirited crowd of 4,927 cheered the Stephen F. Austin State University men’s basketball team on to victory Saturday over Sam Houston, 75-73.
The Nacogdoches County Chamber helped build the crowd for the Lumberjacks by working with the SFA Athletic Department on the second annual “Cram the Coliseum” promotion.
The promotion – which offers free tickets through Chamber members - continues Wednesday, January 14, as the Ladyjacks take on Central Arkansas at 7 p.m.
“Plenty of tickets will be available,” said Chamber Chair Donna Finley. “Every Chamber member was mailed ten tickets earlier in the month. So ask the business people you know if they are Chamber members and if they have tickets to share. Extras are also available at the Chamber and the Convention and Visitors Bureau.”
At the January 10 contest, SFA was led by Matt Kingsley, who scored 21, followed by Josh Alexander, who poured in 16 points, including four three-pointers."This is a huge momentum builder for us," said Kingsley, "It is just all that much better when it is over Sam Houston."

Finley said the community show of support for SFA was important, as many students are away on mid-year break.

Citizens 1st Bank added more incentives for the crowd with cash-win contests and spirit towels. Brookshire Brothers gave the first 3,000 fans a coupon for a free six-pack of half-liter soft drinks.

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