Women’s Basketball
The Lady Cardinals had two Southland Conference games against Northwestern State, Feb. 5, and Stephen F. Austin, Feb. 7.
The Cards knocked down the Northwestern State Demons 54-45. The team was led by sophomore Jacei Denley with an 18-point performance. Fourth-quarter defense was the highlight of the game, as the Demons were held to only four-points.
The Cards game against SFA was unlucky. After coming back down from a 15-point deficit, Big Red was leading by two with 0.6 left on the clock. Unfortunately, SFA hit a three at the buzzer to end the game 58-57. Sophomore Kamryn Wilson led the way with 14-points.
Men’s Basketball
The Cardinals came up short Stephen F. Austin, Feb. 7, 84-74. The team was led by sophomore Braden East with 33-points. The loss puts the team seventh in the Southland Conference.
Softball
The Lamar softball team opened their season at the LSU Tiger Classic, Feb. 5-8. The Cards opened the tournament with a loss to North Carolina State, but shocked Big-10 Illinois not once, but twice. In the first game, freshman Isabella Flores walked off Illinois in extra innings, giving Lamar the win 4-3. In the second game, Lamar had a commanding 5-2 win. They lost the remaining two games of the tournament against LSU and Nevada.
Men’s Tennis
The Lamar tennis team swept Alcorn State 7-0, Feb. 8, in Vicksburg, Mississippi. The team was dominant in the doubles, only giving up one game combined. The Cardinal’s next match is home against Dillard University, Feb. 21.