Atwood lifts Lamar past Houston Baptist 102-92
HOUSTON -- T.J. Atwood had 21 points as Lamar topped Houston Baptist 102-92 on Saturday night. Davion Buster added 20 points for the Cardinals.
V.J. Holmes had 19 points and seven assists for Lamar (9-8, 3-3 Southland Conference). Avery Sullivan added 18 points and 10 rebounds.
Lamar is undefeated (2-0) when scoring at least 100 points this season.
Lamar scored 58 first-half points, a season high for the team.
Ian DuBose had 24 points for the Huskies (1-12, 1-3). Benjamin Uloko added 17 points and eight rebounds. Jalon Gates had 11 points.
Lamar matches up against Sam Houston State at home on Wednesday. Houston Baptist faces New Orleans at home on Wednesday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Doug George
- Travis Motal
- Blake Thomas
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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