Shumate scores 21, McNeese cruises past Lamar 88-69
Lamar Cardinals vs. Mcneese St Cowboys: Full Highlights
Lamar Cardinals vs. Mcneese St Cowboys: Full Highlights
LAKE CHARLES, La. -- — Christian Shumate scored 21 points as McNeese beat Lamar 88-69 on Monday night.
Shumate had 15 rebounds for the Cowboys (15-2, 4-0 Southland Conference). Shahada Wells added 19 points while shooting 5 for 13 (3 for 7 from 3-point range) and 6 of 6 from the free throw line, and he also had nine assists and six steals. Javohn Garcia had 17 points and shot 6 for 8, including 3 for 4 from beyond the arc. The Cowboys extended their winning streak to 10 games.
Chris Pryor finished with 19 points and four assists for the Cardinals (9-8, 3-1). BB Knight added 13 points and four assists for Lamar. Cody Pennebaker also had 10 points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Randal Anders
- Kerry Sitton
- Trenton Chaney
2024-25 Southland Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| McNeese | 3-0 | - | 9-5 |
| Lamar | 3-0 | - | 8-6 |
| Northwestern State | 3-0 | - | 6-7 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 2-1 | 1 | 10-4 |
| Incarnate Word | 2-1 | 1 | 9-5 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 2-1 | 1 | 9-6 |
| Nicholls | 2-1 | 1 | 8-6 |
| Houston Christian | 1-2 | 2 | 4-10 |
| Stephen F. Austin | 0-3 | 3 | 7-7 |
| SE Louisiana | 0-3 | 3 | 6-8 |
| East Texas A&M | 0-3 | 3 | 2-12 |
| New Orleans | 0-3 | 3 | 2-12 |
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