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Airion Simmons, senior forward from Little Rock, Arkansas, shoots a 2-pointer. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Gallery: Men’s Basketball takes tough loss against SFA in overtime

December 3, 2023 by Daniel Curd

The Men’s Basketball team lost a regular season game against the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks, 74-79, on Saturday at Moody Coliseum. The Wildcats started off strong in the first half, concluding the first half 32-27; however, the Luberjacks brought the score up to 66-66 at the end of regular regulation. The Wildcats couldn’t pick up traction, ending overtime with the Wildcats down 8-13. The team is scheduled to face off against Northern Arizona at 7 p.m. on Wednesday.

Nasir DeGruy, sophomore guard from New Orleans, Louisiana, dribbles the ball through his opponents. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Leonardo Bettiol, sophomore forward from Roncade, Italy, makes a free throw shot. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Head Coach Brette Tanner addresses his team. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Cameron Steele, senior forward from Excelsior, Minnesota, blocks his opponent’s shot while Hunter Jack Madden, senior guard from Sydney, Australia, closes the gap to his opponent. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Ali Abdou Dibba, junior guard from Stockholm, Sweden, makes a layup. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Members of the ZOOperstars! group line up for a half-time act. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Kavion McClain, junior guard from Memphis, Tennessee, looks for an opening. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Nasir DeGruy, sophomore guard from New Orleans, Louisiana, looks to pass the ball. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Nasir DeGruy, sophomore guard from New Orleans, Louisiana, dribbles the ball around his opponent. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Hunter Jack Madden, senior guard from Sydney, Australia, dribbles the ball toward center court. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Airion Simmons, senior forward from Little Rock, Arkansas, shoots a 2-pointer. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Fans watch the game dressed in festive Christmas attire. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries Tagged With: ACU basketball, ACU men's basketball, Basketball, SFA, sfa basketball, SFA Lumberjacks, sfa mens basketball

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About Daniel Curd

Daniel is a photographer from Denver, Colorado. He is an Advertising/Public Relations major hoping to go into media creation. When not taking photos, he can be found in the library studying with friends, listening to music, or watching one of his favorite movies. For any additional photos captured by him, visit: DanielCurd.com

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