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 | 18-2 | - | 25-4 |
| McNeese | 17-3 | 1 | 24-5 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 12-8 | 6 | 16-13 |
| New Orleans | 12-8 | 6 | 14-15 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 11-9 | 7 | 15-14 |
| Nicholls | 11-9 | 7 | 12-17 |
| Northwestern State | 8-12 | 10 | 10-19 |
| Lamar | 7-13 | 11 | 12-17 |
| Houston Christian | 7-13 | 11 | 11-18 |
| Incarnate Word | 6-14 | 12 | 11-18 |
| East Texas A&M | 6-14 | 12 | 11-19 |
| SE Louisiana | 5-15 | 13 | 8-21 |
| Southwestern Athletic ConferenceSouthwestern Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune-Cookman | 12-3 | - | 15-13 |
| Southern | 9-5 | 2.5 | 13-14 |
| Alabama A&M | 9-6 | 3 | 16-12 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 9-6 | 3 | 12-16 |
| Jackson State | 8-6 | 3.5 | 9-18 |
| Florida A&M | 8-7 | 4 | 11-15 |
| Texas Southern | 8-7 | 4 | 10-16 |
| Grambling | 6-8 | 5.5 | 12-15 |
| Alcorn State | 6-8 | 5.5 | 7-19 |
| Prairie View A&M | 6-9 | 6 | 11-17 |
| Alabama State | 6-9 | 6 | 9-19 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 1-14 | 11 | 2-27 |
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