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 | 20-2 | - | 27-4 |
| McNeese | 19-3 | 1 | 26-5 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 14-8 | 6 | 18-13 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 13-9 | 7 | 17-14 |
| New Orleans | 12-10 | 8 | 14-17 |
| Nicholls | 12-10 | 8 | 13-18 |
| Houston Christian | 8-14 | 12 | 12-19 |
| Northwestern State | 8-14 | 12 | 10-21 |
| Incarnate Word | 7-15 | 13 | 12-19 |
| Lamar | 7-15 | 13 | 12-19 |
| East Texas A&M | 6-16 | 14 | 11-21 |
| SE Louisiana | 6-16 | 14 | 9-22 |
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