AKRON, Ohio -- — CJ Hines had 24 points to help Alabama State fend off Lamar 77-75 in the Akron Basketball Classic on Saturday night.
Hines shot 8 for 15 (3 for 5 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line for the Hornets (3-2). TJ Madlock had 11 points and nine rebounds. Madlock made the second of two free throws with 19 seconds left for a four-point lead. Amarr Knox scored 11.
Alexis Marmolejos led the way for the Cardinals (1-4) with 28 points. Adam Hamilton added 12 points and 11 rebounds for Lamar. Ja'Sean Jackson pitched in with 11 points, five assists and three steals.
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