The Stephen F. Austin Athletics Department has been crowned the best in the Southland Conference, securing the 2025-26 Commissioner's Cup and the Women's All-Sports Trophy. The Lumberjacks achieved this after scoring 154 points, beating UTRGV by 8.5 points and finishing 30 points ahead of Lamar. They excelled in multiple sports, with women's volleyball and soccer leading the women's program and basketball claiming a regular season title for men. It marks the Lumberjacks鈥� first Commissioner's Cup win since the 2020-21 season and their seventh since joining the league in 2002-03.

By the Numbers
  • SFA scored a total of 154 points in the Commissioner鈥檚 Cup standings.
  • The Lumberjacks topped UTRGV by 8.5 points and finished 30 points ahead of Lamar.
  • Eight SFA sports earned 12 or more points, contributing significantly to the total.
  • The women's program scored 88.0 points, with seven of ten teams registering ten or more points.
State of Play
  • The Lumberjacks' athletic success reflects improvement in academic performance with the highest Academic Progress Rate in the conference.
  • Women's volleyball and soccer were standout programs, achieving top rankings in their respective categories.
  • The men's teams finished strong, highlighted by basketball鈥檚 regular season championship.
What's Next

The Lumberjacks will kick off their 2026-27 season in August with women's soccer, featuring a preseason scrimmage against Sam Houston State on August 8. Full schedules and updates can be found on the official SFA athletics website.

Bottom Line

Stephen F. Austin's achievement underscores both athletic and academic excellence, setting a solid foundation for future success and engagement with fans as they prepare for the upcoming sports season.