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    Jacks Jump McNeese State 64-60
    Antonio Burks scores 11 points for SFA.
    B.J. Banks scores 20 points to lead Stephen F. Austin.
    B.J. Banks scores 20 points to lead Stephen F. Austin.

    Jan 15, 2004

    Box Score

    NACOGDOCHES, Texas (AP) - B.J. Banks scored 20 points to lead Stephen F. Austin to a 64-60 win over McNeese State Thursday night.

    Jerrick Oliver made two free throws with :33.5 seconds remaining to cut the Lumberjacks' lead to 62-60. Banks then answered with two free throws with just more than 16 seconds left to ensure Stephen F. Austin's 22nd straight home win.

    Banks had four assists and three steals and Antonio Burks scored 11 points for Stephen F. Austin (10-3, 1-1 Southland).

    McNeese State (4-10, 0-3) was led by Eldridge Lewis with 15 points, five assists and three steals.

    Stephen F. Austin was ahead 33-30 at halftime and did not trail in the second half.