Knight scores 19, Lamar defeats Jarvis Christian 114-66 in season opener
BEAUMONT, Texas -- — BB Knight had 19 points in Lamar's 114-66 win over Jarvis Christian on Monday night.
Knight shot 5 for 12 (2 for 8 from 3-point range) and 7 of 8 from the free throw line for the Cardinals. Terry Anderson scored 17 points and added five assists and four steals. Jakevion Buckley had 16 points and shot 6 for 10, including 2 for 3 from beyond the arc.
Erin Wright led the Bulldogs in scoring, finishing with 12 points and two steals. Joshua Cooper added 10 points for Jarvis Christian. Caron Clayton also recorded seven points.
NEXT UP
Up next for Lamar is a Thursday matchup with SMU on the road, and Jarvis Christian visits Texas State on Monday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Steven Chiara
- Ryan Huber
- Marcus Hawkins
2024-25 Southland Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Incarnate Word | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| McNeese | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Houston Christian | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| SE Louisiana | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Northwestern State | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Stephen F. Austin | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Nicholls | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| Lamar | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| New Orleans | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
| East Texas A&M | 0-0 | - | 1-5 |
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