NACOGDOCHES, Texas -- TJ Holyfield scored 17 points, pulled down nine rebounds, and Stephen F. Austin beat Lamar 70-61 on Thursday night in the only regular season matchup between the two schools.

Kevan Harris shot an efficient 5 of 7 from the field and 5 of 5 at the line to total 15 points for Stephen F. Austin (14-11, 9-4 Southland Conference). The Lumberjacks are now in sole possession of second place in the conference standings, one game behind New Orleans.

Lamar held a 46-40 lead with 12:53 left, but Stephen F. Austin outscored the Cardinals 30-15 from there to seize control and win the game. Holyfield and Harris netted back-to-back 3-point plays to tie it at 46, and a Dallas Cameron jumper gave the Lumberjacks the lead for good.

The Cardinals (15-11, 7-6) were led by Josh Nzeakor's 12 points. Nick Garth added 11.