| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAM | 37 | 42 | 79 |
| RGV | 42 | 51 | 93 |
Nelson leads Texas Rio Grande Valley over Lamar 93-79
EDINBURG, Texas -- — Marek Nelson had a career-high 30 points plus 10 rebounds as Texas Rio Grande Valley got past Lamar 93-79 on Wednesday night.
Nelson shot 13 for 17 from the field.
Justin Johnson had 24 points and 10 rebounds for Texas Rio Grande Valley (7-15, 2-8 Western Athletic Conference), which snapped its four-game losing streak. Xavier Johnson tied a season high with 22 points and had seven assists. Mike Adewunmi had 13 points and eight rebounds. Ricky Nelson had a career-high 14 assists plus 2 points.
The 93 points were a season best for Texas Rio Grande Valley, which also registered a season-high 24 assists.
C.J. Roberts scored a career-high 26 points for the Cardinals (2-20, 0-9), who have now lost 13 straight games. Lincoln Smith added 18 points and seven rebounds. Kasen Harrison had 13 points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Kelly Self
- Shawn Lehigh
- Tommy Johnson
2024-25 Southland Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| McNeese | 13-1 | - | 19-6 |
| SE Louisiana | 10-4 | 3 | 16-9 |
| Lamar | 10-4 | 3 | 15-10 |
| Nicholls | 9-5 | 4 | 15-10 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 8-6 | 5 | 15-11 |
| Northwestern State | 8-6 | 5 | 11-13 |
| Houston Christian | 8-6 | 5 | 11-14 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 5-9 | 8 | 13-12 |
| Incarnate Word | 5-9 | 8 | 12-13 |
| Stephen F. Austin | 5-9 | 8 | 12-13 |
| New Orleans | 2-12 | 11 | 4-21 |
| East Texas A&M | 1-13 | 12 | 3-22 |
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