CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (Interstat) — A surging Stephen F. Austin team, boasting one of the nation’s top records, will look to continue its dominant season when it visits Texas A&M-Corpus Christi in a men’s NCAA Division I basketball matchup Monday night at the American Bank Center. The Lumberjacks (23-3) enter on a 10-game winning streak, their latest a 66-57 road victory at Texas-Rio Grande Valley on Saturday. They have not lost since Dec. 29. The Islanders (14-12), coming off a 76-63 home win over Lamar, will aim to protect their home court and secure a signature victory against the conference frontrunner. Stephen F. Austin is led by dynamic guard Keon Thompson, who is averaging 22.3 points over his last eight games. He erupted for a career-high 32 points in Saturday’s win, showcasing the scoring prowess that has fueled the Lumberjacks’ streak. Thompson has also been a consistent playmaker, dishing out seven or more assists three times in recent weeks. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi will counter with forward Bryson Wheatfall, who posted a well-rounded line of 7 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists and a block against Lamar. The Islanders have shown resilience at home, where they are 9-4 this season. In the season’s first meeting on Dec. 17, Stephen F. Austin defeated Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 69-60 in Nacogdoches. The Lumberjacks have won seven of the last ten contests between the Southland Conference foes. The game presents a stark contrast in season trajectories. Stephen F. Austin, with its potent offense and stifling defense, is positioning itself for a high seed in the conference tournament and potential NCAA Tournament bid. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi seeks to build momentum for the postseason and prove it can compete with the league’s elite. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. CST Monday. Following this game, Stephen F. Austin will host Nicholls State on Feb. 21, while Texas A&M-Corpus Christi travels to face McNeese State the same day.