McNeese Cowboys @ Lamar Cardinals
Nzeakor scores 20 to carry Lamar past McNeese State 83-58
BEAUMONT, Texas -- Josh Nzeakor had 20 points and 12 rebounds as Lamar won its eighth straight game, romping past McNeese State 83-58 on Saturday.
Davion Buster had 17 points for Lamar (19-12, 12-6 Southland Conference). Nick Garth added 12 points and six assists. Jordan Hunter had 10 points for the hosts.
Shamarkus Kennedy had 22 points and seven rebounds for the Cowboys (9-22, 5-13). Will Robinson added 17 points and eight rebounds.
The Cardinals improve to 2-0 against the Cowboys on the season. Lamar defeated McNeese State 84-75 on Feb. 2.
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Game Information
Beaumont, TX
Referee:Jeffrey Johnson
Referee:Lucas Santos
Referee:Earl Lennie
2025-26 Standings
| Southland Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen F. Austin | 20-2 | - | 28-6 |
| McNeese | 19-3 | 1 | 28-6 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 14-8 | 6 | 19-14 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 13-9 | 7 | 18-15 |
| New Orleans | 12-10 | 8 | 15-18 |
| Nicholls | 12-10 | 8 | 14-19 |
| Houston Christian | 8-14 | 12 | 12-20 |
| Northwestern State | 8-14 | 12 | 10-22 |
| Incarnate Word | 7-15 | 13 | 12-19 |
| Lamar | 7-15 | 13 | 12-19 |
| East Texas A&M | 6-16 | 14 | 11-21 |
| SE Louisiana | 6-16 | 14 | 9-22 |
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