Buster, Sullivan lead Lamar past New Orleans, 74-67
NEW ORLEANS -- Davion Buster tied his career high with 23 points and Avery Sullivan pitched in with a double-double as Lamar won on the road for the first time in six games, beating New Orleans 74-67 on Thursday night.
Sullivan hit 8 of 10 from the field to put up 22 points while pulling down 12 rebounds for Lamar.
Bryson Robinson had 21 points and six rebounds for the Privateers (4-9, 0-3 Southland Conference), whose losing streak stretched to four games. Troy Green added 16 points.
Lamar (8-6, 2-1) takes on Abilene Christian at home on Saturday. New Orleans faces Stephen F. Austin at home on Saturday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Kerry Sitton
- Doug George
- Josh Haug
2023-24 Southland Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| McNeese | 17-1 | - | 30-4 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 14-4 | 3 | 21-12 |
| Nicholls | 13-5 | 4 | 20-14 |
| Lamar | 12-6 | 5 | 19-14 |
| SE Louisiana | 10-8 | 7 | 15-17 |
| Northwestern State | 7-11 | 10 | 9-23 |
| Texas A&M-Commerce | 6-12 | 11 | 13-20 |
| New Orleans | 4-14 | 13 | 10-23 |
| Houston Christian | 4-14 | 13 | 6-23 |
| Incarnate Word | 3-15 | 14 | 8-23 |
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