Alabama and Stephen F. Austin are set to begin a new home-and-home series this season.
The Crimson Tide will travel to Nacogdoches on Dec. 30 for the first matchup, with Kyle Keller’s team set to play in Tuscaloosa during the 2019-20 season.
This year’s game will mark the first time an SEC opponent has played at Stephen F. Austin.
.@Coach_Keller12 is excited to finally announce that the 'Jacks will host @AlabamaMBB in December! Make sure you have a seat by visiting https://t.co/0nR5ssLrWc to purchase your season tickets. #AxeEm pic.twitter.com/9w5Yxao2vW
— SFA Basketball (@SFA_MBB) July 25, 2018
The Lumberjacks are coming off a 28-6 season, which helped the program earn its fourth NCAA Tournament appearance in the past five seasons.
Keller returns his top three scorers from last year’s team – Shannon Bogues, Kevon Harris, and TJ Holyfield – while adding an impact transfer in former Minnesota forward Davonte Fitgzerald.
Avery Johnson’s squad also grabbed a tournament bid and will enter this season needing to replace the production of NBA lottery pick Collin Sexton and forward Braxton Key, who chose to transfer to Virginia.