SF Austin defeats Hou Christian 85-67
SF Austin Pulls Away from Hou Christian, Wins Conference Game at Home
2026-01-10: 05:00:00+00:00 at William R. Johnson Coliseum
In a decisive conference matchup, SF Austin hosted visiting Hou Christian and emerged victorious with an 85-67 win on Tuesday night.
At the midpoint of the game, SF Austin held a commanding 43-28 lead, which set the tone for the remainder of the contest. The home team's strong performance allowed them to pull away from Hou Christian in the second half, ultimately securing a 18-point victory.
For SF Austin, Keon Thompson led the way with 16 points, shooting 50% from the field while Chrishawn Christmas contributed six rebounds and eight points off the bench. Ahamed Mohammed added six assists to round out the top performers for SF Austin.
On the other side of the court, Hou Christian's Demari Williams scored 15 points, but struggled to find his range behind the arc, hitting just two of four three-point attempts. D'Aundre Samuels led the visiting team with 11 points and seven rebounds, as well as five assists.
Advanced statistics from both teams painted a clear picture of SF Austin's dominance. The home squad shot 47% from the field, while Hou Christian struggled to find consistency at 49%. SF Austin also out-rebounded their opponents by four, showcasing the team's strength in the paint.
With this win, SF Austin solidified its position within conference standings, while Hou Christian fell short of expectations.
Key Statistics
SF Austin (HOME)
* Field Goals: 32/68 (47.0%)
* Points in Paint: 38
* Largest Lead: 25 points
Hou Christian (AWAY)
* Field Goals: 24/49 (49.0%)
* Total Fouls: 14
The outcome of this game was never in doubt, as SF Austin's strong performance on both ends of the court proved too much for Hou Christian to overcome.