Lamar holds off Northwestern State 79-75
NATCHITOCHES, La. -- Colton Weisbrod scored 25 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, James Harrison added 18 points with four 3-pointers, and Lamar held off Northwestern State 79-75 on Wednesday night for the Demons' 15th straight loss.
Torey Noel had 10 points and five assists for the Cardinals (15-10, 7-5 Southland Conference), who made eight 3-pointers and forced 18 turnovers but turned it over 14 times.
Malik Metoyer scored seven straight and the Demons closed to 76-72 on Iziahiah Sweeney's free throw with 1:12 to go, then to 77-75 on Ishmael Lane's 3-point play with 45 seconds left. Lamar guard Joey Frenchwood got a steal, was fouled, and sealed it with two free throws. C.J. Jones missed a 3 with in the closing seconds.
Czar Perry scored 16 points, Jones added 14, Larry Owens had 11 and Lane 10 for the Demons (3-20, 0-12).
Game Information
- Referees:
- James Durham
- Nathan Bemis
- Ross Cullins
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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