Calmese, Buckley lead Lamar past Huston-Tillotson 98-69
BEAUMONT, Texas -- — Nate Calmese scored 16 points, Jakevion Buckley also had 16, and Lamar beat Huston-Tillotson 98-69 on Monday night.
Calmese also contributed seven rebounds for the Cardinals (2-1). Buckley made 6 of 8 shots and added six assists. Chris Pryor was 6 of 13 shooting and finished with 16 points.
Terry Ellis Jr. led the Rams in scoring, finishing with 23 points and two steals. Jimmie Kelly added 22 points, four assists and three steals. Charles Hallmon had nine points and 10 rebounds.
Lamar's next game is Friday against Lindenwood. Huston-Tillotson visits Tarleton State on Wednesday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Bobby Bissant
- Mike Thornton
- Doug George
2024-25 Southland Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholls | 2-0 | - | 7-5 |
| Lamar | 2-0 | - | 6-6 |
| Northwestern State | 2-0 | - | 5-6 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 1-1 | 1 | 8-4 |
| Incarnate Word | 1-1 | 1 | 7-5 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 1-1 | 1 | 7-6 |
| Houston Christian | 1-1 | 1 | 4-9 |
| McNeese | 0-0 | 1 | 6-5 |
| SE Louisiana | 0-1 | 1.5 | 6-6 |
| New Orleans | 0-1 | 1.5 | 2-9 |
| Stephen F. Austin | 0-2 | 2 | 6-6 |
| East Texas A&M | 0-2 | 2 | 2-11 |
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