Alabama State Hornets vs Lamar Cardinals
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
LAM | 34 | 41 | 75 |
ALST | 29 | 48 | 77 |
CJ Hines scores 24 as Alabama State fends off Lamar 77-75
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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Game Information
Akron, OH

Referee:Bryan Anslinger
Referee:Nick Meyer
Referee:Kenneth Moreland

2025-26 Standings
| Southland ConferenceSouthland Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen F. Austin | 12-1 | - | 19-3 |
| McNeese | 11-2 | 1 | 18-4 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 8-5 | 4 | 12-10 |
| Nicholls | 8-5 | 4 | 9-13 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 7-6 | 5 | 11-11 |
| New Orleans | 7-6 | 5 | 9-13 |
| Lamar | 6-7 | 6 | 11-11 |
| Northwestern State | 4-8 | 7.5 | 6-15 |
| Incarnate Word | 4-9 | 8 | 9-13 |
| Houston Christian | 4-9 | 8 | 8-14 |
| East Texas A&M | 3-9 | 8.5 | 8-14 |
| SE Louisiana | 3-10 | 9 | 6-16 |
| Southwestern Athletic ConferenceSouthwestern Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune-Cookman | 7-1 | - | 10-11 |
| Alabama A&M | 5-3 | 2 | 12-9 |
| Florida A&M | 5-3 | 2 | 8-11 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 5-3 | 2 | 8-13 |
| Jackson State | 5-3 | 2 | 6-15 |
| Southern | 4-4 | 3 | 8-13 |
| Grambling | 3-3 | 3 | 9-10 |
| Prairie View A&M | 4-5 | 3.5 | 9-13 |
| Texas Southern | 4-5 | 3.5 | 6-14 |
| Alabama State | 3-5 | 4 | 6-15 |
| Alcorn State | 3-5 | 4 | 4-16 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 0-8 | 7 | 1-21 |
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