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
- Referees:
- Jeffrey Johnson
- Lucas Santos
- Earl Lennie
2023-24 Southland Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| McNeese | 17-1 | - | 30-4 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 14-4 | 3 | 21-12 |
| Nicholls | 13-5 | 4 | 20-14 |
| Lamar | 12-6 | 5 | 19-14 |
| SE Louisiana | 10-8 | 7 | 15-17 |
| Northwestern State | 7-11 | 10 | 9-23 |
| Texas A&M-Commerce | 6-12 | 11 | 13-20 |
| New Orleans | 4-14 | 13 | 10-23 |
| Houston Christian | 4-14 | 13 | 6-23 |
| Incarnate Word | 3-15 | 14 | 8-23 |
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