Lamar Cardinals @ McNeese Cowboys
Larry Johnson scores 19 to lead McNeese over Lamar 82-70
LAKE CHARLES, La. -- — Larry Johnson had 19 points in McNeese's 82-70 victory over Lamar on Friday night.
Johnson also contributed five rebounds for the Cowboys (11-3, 4-1 Southland Conference). Jovohn Garcia scored 15 points and added five steals. Tyshawn Archie shot 5 for 9, including 2 for 4 from beyond the arc to finish with 13 points.
The Cardinals (7-7, 2-3) were led in scoring by Andrew Holifield, who finished with 21 points. Lamar also got 15 points from Rob Lee Jr. Braden East had 12 points and 10 rebounds.
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Game Information
Lake Charles, LA
Referee:Jason Baker
Referee:Wil Howard
Referee:Vladimir Voyard-Tadal
2025-26 Standings
| Southland ConferenceSouthland Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen F. Austin | 13-1 | - | 20-3 |
| McNeese | 11-3 | 2 | 18-5 |
| Nicholls | 9-5 | 4 | 10-13 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 8-6 | 5 | 12-11 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 8-6 | 5 | 12-11 |
| New Orleans | 8-6 | 5 | 10-13 |
| Lamar | 7-7 | 6 | 12-11 |
| Incarnate Word | 5-9 | 8 | 10-13 |
| Northwestern State | 4-9 | 8.5 | 6-16 |
| Houston Christian | 4-10 | 9 | 8-15 |
| East Texas A&M | 3-10 | 9.5 | 8-15 |
| SE Louisiana | 3-11 | 10 | 6-17 |
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