New Orleans Privateers @ Lamar Cardinals
Thomas has 19 as New Orleans takes down Lamar 77-71
BEAUMONT, Texas -- — MJ Thomas had 19 points in New Orleans' 77-71 victory against Lamar on Saturday night.
Thomas also contributed eight rebounds for the Privateers (14-15, 11-8 Southland Conference). Coleton Benson shot 3 of 10 from the field, including 3 for 8 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 6 from the free-throw line to add 14 points. TJ Cope shot 4 of 6 from the field and 3 for 5 from the line to finish with 11 points.
Andrew Holifield led the way for the Cardinals (12-16, 7-12) with 14 points and nine rebounds. Lamar also got 14 points and eight rebounds from Errol White. Eian Lowe also had 13 points and four assists.
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Game Information
Beaumont, TX
Referee:Joe Wilbert III
Referee:Henry Howard
Referee:Garrett Theriot
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 |
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