Lamar Cardinals @ McNeese Cowboys
7-7, 2-3 Southland
70
7-7, 2-3 Southland
11-3, 4-1 Southland
82
11-3, 4-1 Southland
Larry Johnson scores 19 to lead McNeese over Lamar 82-70
LAKE CHARLES, La. -- — Larry Johnson had 19 points in McNeese's 82-70 victory over Lamar on Friday night.
Johnson also contributed five rebounds for the Cowboys (11-3, 4-1 Southland Conference). Jovohn Garcia scored 15 points and added five steals. Tyshawn Archie shot 5 for 9, including 2 for 4 from beyond the arc to finish with 13 points.
The Cardinals (7-7, 2-3) were led in scoring by Andrew Holifield, who finished with 21 points. Lamar also got 15 points from Rob Lee Jr. Braden East had 12 points and 10 rebounds.
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Game Information
Lake Charles, LA
CBSSN
Referee:Jason Baker
Referee:Wil Howard
Referee:Vladimir Voyard-Tadal
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| 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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