| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCU | 36 | 25 | 61 |
| LAM | 29 | 34 | 63 |
Marmolejos scores 21 as Lamar knocks off Houston Christian 63-61
BEAUMONT, Texas -- — Alexis Marmolejos had 21 points in Lamar's 63-61 victory against Houston Christian on Saturday night.
Alexis Marmolejos converted a three-point play to make it 61-all with 1:11 to play. After an Errol White steal on the other end, Adam Hamilton missed a jumper but Ja’Sean Jackson grabbed the offensive rebound and his jumper with about 2 seconds left capped the scoring.
Hamilton's steal just before the buzzer sealed it.
Marmolejos had four steals for the Cardinals (8-6, 3-0 Southland Conference). Andrew Holifield scored 11 points while shooting 5 for 12, including 0 for 4 from beyond the arc. Hamilton had eight points and shot 4 of 11 from the field.
Bryson Dawkins finished with 20 points and eight rebounds for the Huskies (4-10, 1-2). Julian Mackey added 20 points for Houston Christian. Demari Williams also had eight points and six rebounds.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Johnny Wilkins
- Henry Howard
- Nick Atwood
2024-25 Southland Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| McNeese | 3-0 | - | 9-5 |
| Lamar | 3-0 | - | 8-6 |
| Northwestern State | 3-0 | - | 6-7 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 2-1 | 1 | 10-4 |
| Incarnate Word | 2-1 | 1 | 9-5 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 2-1 | 1 | 9-6 |
| Nicholls | 2-1 | 1 | 8-6 |
| Houston Christian | 1-2 | 2 | 4-10 |
| Stephen F. Austin | 0-3 | 3 | 7-7 |
| SE Louisiana | 0-3 | 3 | 6-8 |
| East Texas A&M | 0-3 | 3 | 2-12 |
| New Orleans | 0-3 | 3 | 2-12 |
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