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The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks basketball team, also known as the SFA, is the men's basketball team that represents Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas. The team has had several successful seasons, including the 2013-2014 and 2015-2016 seasons, where they won 29 games in a row and reached the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The Ladyjacks, the name for all SFA women's teams, have also made six appearances in the AIAW National Division I basketball tournament.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks basketball team |
| University | Stephen F. Austin State University |
| Location | Nacogdoches, Texas, United States |
| Men's Team Abbreviation | SFA |
| Women's Team Name | Ladyjacks |
| Men's Team's Most Successful Season | 2013-2014 and 2015-2016 |
| Women's Team's Tournament Appearances | Six appearances in AIAW National Division I basketball tournament |
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Stephen F. Austin State University
The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks basketball team is the men's basketball team that represents Stephen F. Austin State University, commonly abbreviated as SFA, in Nacogdoches, Texas. The women's basketball team is known as the Ladyjacks.
The Lumberjacks have appeared in five NCAA tournaments, with a combined record of 2-5. They have also appeared in three National Invitation Tournaments (NIT), with a combined record of 1-3. In the 2013-2014 season, the men's basketball team had its most successful year in over two decades, winning 32-3 in the regular season and 18-0 in conference play. They won 29 games in a row, including the conference semi-finals and finals, and made it to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The Lumberjacks repeated this feat in the 2015-2016 season, going undefeated in conference play once again. However, they lost to Notre Dame in a close game, 76-75.
The Ladyjacks, on the other hand, have made six appearances in the AIAW National Division I basketball tournament, with a combined record of 6-8.
On May 20, 2020, due to an administrative error in certifying eligibility for student-athletes, Stephen F. Austin University agreed to vacate hundreds of wins across multiple sports from 2013 to 2019. This included all 117 men's basketball wins from the 2014-15 to 2018-19 seasons, resulting in the nullification of three NCAA tournament appearances and three Southland conference titles.
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The Lumberjacks
During their time in NCAA Division II, the Lumberjacks appeared in the tournament once, with a combined record of 1-1. The Lumberjacks have a strong following, and their games are often exciting events for students and fans alike. The team has a dedicated website, sfajacks.com, where fans can stay up to date with the latest scores, stats, and highlights. The website also provides information on game day activities, such as the SFA Kids Zone, which offers a fun and engaging experience for children during home games.
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The Ladyjacks
SFA stands for Stephen F. Austin State University, which is based in Nacogdoches, Texas. The university's men's basketball team is known as the Lumberjacks, while all women's teams, including the women's basketball team, are known as the Ladyjacks.
The Lumberjacks, meanwhile, have appeared in five NCAA tournaments, with a combined record of 2-5. However, as a result of an administrative error in certifying eligibility for student-athletes, three of these appearances were vacated, giving them an "official" record of 1-2. The Lumberjacks have also appeared in three National Invitation Tournaments (NIT), with a combined record of 1-3, and one College Basketball Invitational (CBI), which they lost.
The Lumberjacks men's basketball team had a very successful 2013-2014 season, going 32-3 in the regular season and 18-0 in conference play. They repeated this feat in the 2015-2016 season, but lost in the second round of the NCAA Tournament to Notre Dame.
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NCAA Tournament appearances
SFA stands for Stephen F. Austin State University, whose men's basketball team is the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks. The women's basketball team is known as the Ladyjacks.
The Lumberjacks have appeared in five NCAA tournaments, with a combined record of 2-5. However, three of these appearances were later vacated due to an administrative error in certifying eligibility for student-athletes. This resulted in an "official" record of 1-2.
The Lumberjacks' first NCAA tournament appearance came during their time in Division II. They reached the tournament once, with a combined record of 1-1.
In the 2013-2014 season, the men's basketball team had its most successful year in over two decades. They went 32-3 in the regular season and 18-0 in conference play, winning 29 games in a row, including the conference semi-final and finals, and reaching the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
The Lumberjacks repeated this feat in the 2015-2016 season, again going 18-0 in conference play and reaching the second round of the NCAA Tournament. However, they lost to Notre Dame, 76-75, on a putback by Rex Pflueger.
The Ladyjacks, meanwhile, have made six appearances in the AIAW National Division I basketball tournament, with a combined record of 6-8.
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Tournament records
SFA stands for Stephen F. Austin State University, whose men's basketball team are known as the Lumberjacks. The women's teams are known as the Ladyjacks.
The Lumberjacks have enjoyed several successful seasons in recent memory. In 2013-2014, the team went 32-3 in the regular season and 18-0 in conference play. They won 29 games in a row, including the conference semi-final and finals, and made it to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. They repeated this feat in the 2015-2016 season, again going 18-0 in conference and reaching the second round of the NCAA Tournament, only to lose to Notre Dame 76-75.
The Lumberjacks have reached the NCAA Tournament five times, winning two and losing five. They have never reached the Final Four or won a championship.
In total, the Lumberjacks have won their conference championship ten times in the regular season and five times in the tournament.
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Frequently asked questions
SFA stands for Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas.
The men's basketball team is called the Lumberjacks.
The women's basketball team is called the Ladyjacks.
The Lumberjacks have appeared in five NCAA tournaments, with a combined record of 2-5. However, due to three vacated appearances, their "official" record is 1-2.
The Ladyjacks have made six appearances in the AIAW National Division I basketball tournament, with a combined record of 6-8.
