Northwestern State Demons @ Lamar Cardinals
Williams' double-double helps Northwestern State fend off Lamar 70-68 to end 7-game skid
BEAUMONT, Texas -- — Willie Williams had a go-ahead layup with four seconds left and finished with 14 points and 10 rebounds to help Northwestern State hold off Lamar 70-68 on Monday night, ending a seven-game losing streak.
Williams also had three steals and three blocks for the Demons (7-18, 5-11 Southland Conference). Micah Thomas added 14 points and CJ Larry scored 11.
The Cardinals (12-13, 7-9) were led by Rob Lee Jr. with 18 points. Andrew Holifield had 17 points and Braden East chipped in with 10 points and 12 rebounds.
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Game Information
Beaumont, TX
Referee:Byron Jarrett
Referee:Danny Chance
Referee:Wil Howard
2025-26 Standings
| Southland ConferenceSouthland Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen F. Austin | 15-1 | - | 22-3 |
| McNeese | 13-3 | 2 | 20-5 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 10-6 | 5 | 14-11 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 9-7 | 6 | 13-12 |
| New Orleans | 9-7 | 6 | 11-14 |
| Nicholls | 9-7 | 6 | 10-15 |
| Lamar | 7-9 | 8 | 12-13 |
| Incarnate Word | 5-11 | 10 | 10-15 |
| East Texas A&M | 5-11 | 10 | 10-16 |
| SE Louisiana | 5-11 | 10 | 8-17 |
| Northwestern State | 5-11 | 10 | 7-18 |
| Houston Christian | 4-12 | 11 | 8-17 |
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