NACOGDOCHES, Texas (Interstat) — A struggling Louisiana-Monroe squad seeks a momentum-shifting road win when it visits a surging Stephen F. Austin team at William R. Johnson Coliseum on Sunday. The Warhawks (2-6) snapped a five-game skid with a 66-52 home victory over Mississippi Valley State on Wednesday. Guard Krystian Lewis led the way with 22 points, his second 20-point outing in the last four games. Lewis averages 11.1 points and 4.2 assists per game, serving as the team’s primary offensive catalyst. He will need support from MJ Russell and Renars Sondors, who combined for 31 points in the midweek win. Conversely, the Lumberjacks (6-2) have won five of their last six, most recently a 73-60 triumph over Texas-Rio Grande Valley. Stephen F. Austin has been led by the dynamic play of guard Keon Thompson, who is coming off a 20-point performance in a narrow loss to Texas-Arlington on Nov. 29. Thompson averages 14.4 points, 4.9 rebounds and 5.4 assists per contest, providing consistent all-around production. The Lumberjacks’ offense averages 75.6 points per game, significantly outpacing the Warhawks’ 66.5-point average. Defensive pressure will be a key factor. Stephen F. Austin has held opponents to 66.4 points per game, while Louisiana-Monroe has allowed 79.1 points per contest. The Warhawks’ defense, which surrendered 97 points at East Tennessee State on Nov. 23, will be tested by a balanced Lumberjack attack. This non-conference matchup presents a stark contrast in trajectories. Stephen F. Austin looks to protect its home court and solidify its strong start before entering conference play next month. Louisiana-Monroe aims to build on its first win since opening afternoon and find consistency before a daunting trip to Miami (Fla.) next week. Tipoff is set for Sunday afternoon in Nacogdoches.