NCAAB · Final

Lamar Cardinals Secure Victory Over Houston Christian Huskies

Monday, January 12, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Montagne Center

Lamar Cardinals 64, Houston Christian Huskies 56, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Houston Christian Huskies vs Lamar Cardinals?

Lamar Cardinals beat Houston Christian Huskies 64-56 at Montagne Center on January 12, 2026.

Who was favored in Houston Christian Huskies vs Lamar Cardinals?

Lamar Cardinals were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -395 (about 80% implied). The favorite won.

The Lamar Cardinals triumphed over the Houston Christian Huskies with a final score of 64-56 in a closely contested matchup at the Montagne Center. This victory marks an important win for the Cardinals, who have shown resilience in their recent performances, particularly after a win against Incarnate Word Cardinals just two days prior. The Cardinals now hold a home record of 9-8, while the Huskies drop to 5-12 for the season.

In their last ten games, the Cardinals have recorded a 4-6 record, with an average of 66.9 points scored and 68.5 points allowed. They have been on a slight upward trend, winning their last game and showing a scoring average of 66.0 points in their last five games while allowing 63.2 points. The Huskies, on the other hand, have struggled significantly, with a dismal record of 1-9 in their last ten outings and a seven-game losing streak. They have averaged 67.4 points scored but have allowed a staggering 79.2 points per game during this stretch. Their last five games have been particularly challenging, with an average of only 62.6 points scored and 81.4 points allowed.

The Cardinals have had mixed results at home, with a home record of 2-3 in their last five games. The Huskies have struggled even more on the road, managing just one win in their last seven away games. This fixture was particularly notable as it showcased the contrasting fortunes of both teams, with the Cardinals looking to build momentum and the Huskies desperately seeking a turnaround.

In terms of their head-to-head history, the Cardinals have dominated the recent matchups against the Huskies, winning both encounters last season. The most recent meeting prior to this game occurred on February 22, 2025, where the Cardinals won 66-58. Their earlier clash on January 5, 2025, also ended in favor of the Cardinals, with a close score of 63-61.

Injuries were not reported as a significant factor affecting either team leading into this matchup, allowing both sides to field their regular lineups. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the Cardinals favored by 8.5 points, with a total set at 134.5. The moneyline odds reflected the Cardinals at -395 and the Huskies at 310, indicating a strong belief in the Cardinals' ability to secure a win.

Conditions in the Montagne Center were typical for a basketball game, with a lively atmosphere as fans supported the home team. The game featured several key scoring plays, particularly in the second half, where the Cardinals maintained their lead. D'Aundre Samuels made a significant three-point jumper that brought the score to 58-53, followed by Rob Lee Jr. extending the lead with a jumper of his own. The Huskies attempted to close the gap, but the Cardinals' defense held strong, allowing them to secure the victory.

Overall, this game highlighted the Cardinals' ability to capitalize on their home advantage and the Huskies' ongoing struggles in finding their form. The Cardinals will look to build on this success in their upcoming fixtures, while the Huskies will need to regroup and find ways to improve their performance as the season progresses.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	LAM -8.5	134.5 o -110 / u -110	Houston Christian Huskies +310 · Lamar Cardinals -395

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Leaders

PointsRob Lee Jr.31Lamar Cardinals
AssistsKing-Njhsanni Wilhite4Lamar Cardinals
ReboundsRob Lee Jr.7Lamar Cardinals
PointsKylin Green15Houston Christian Huskies
AssistsDemari Williams5Houston Christian Huskies
ReboundsDemari Williams7Houston Christian Huskies

Recent form

Lamar Cardinals

Last 10: 4-6Streak W166.9 scored · 68.5 allowed per game2-3 at home

W63-51vs Incarnate Word CardinalsJan 11
L52-60at SE Louisiana LionsJan 6
L70-82at McNeese CowboysJan 3
W69-62at East Texas A&M LionsDec 31
W76-61at Northwestern State DemonsDec 30
L82-85vs Omaha MavericksDec 21
L72-83vs UT Rio Grande Valley VaquerosDec 17
L71-89at San Diego State AztecsDec 11
L49-57vs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi IslandersDec 7
W65-55vs Louisiana Ragin' CajunsDec 4

Houston Christian Huskies

Last 10: 1-9Streak L767.4 scored · 79.2 allowed per game1-6 away

L67-85at Stephen F. Austin LumberjacksJan 10
L65-81vs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi IslandersJan 6
L56-73at Incarnate Word CardinalsJan 3
L61-89at Iowa State CyclonesDec 30
L64-79at Nicholls ColonelsDec 18
L68-78vs McNeese CowboysDec 16
L71-74vs SE Louisiana LionsDec 13
W85-76at LSU New Orleans PrivateersDec 6
L75-77at North Texas Mean GreenDec 3
L62-80at Georgia Southern EaglesNov 29

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Stephen F. Austin	28-6	-	20-2
McNeese	28-6	1	19-3
UT Rio Grande Valley	19-14	6	14-8
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi	18-15	7	13-9
LSU New Orleans	15-18	8	12-10
Nicholls	14-19	8	12-10
Houston Christian	12-20	12	8-14
Northwestern State	10-22	12	8-14
Incarnate Word	12-19	13	7-15
Lamar	12-19	13	7-15
East Texas A&M	11-21	14	6-16
SE Louisiana	9-22	14	6-16

Box score

Stat	Houston Christian Huskies	Lamar Cardinals
Field goals	18-53	20-44
Field goal %	34	45
Three-pointers	4-20	7-18
Three-point %	20	39
Free throws	16-23	17-23
Free throw %	70	74
Rebounds	34	33
Offensive rebounds	14	8
Defensive rebounds	20	25
Assists	13	14
Steals	7	9
Blocks	3	8
Turnovers	12	16
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	11	12
Fast-break points	4	18
Points in the paint	26	24
Fouls	21	17
Largest lead	8	8
Lead changes	6	6
Time in front	59	39

How the scoring went

2nd Half31-26Andrew Holifield makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half33-26Demarco Bethea makes layup (Demari Williams assists)
2nd Half33-28Rob Lee Jr. makes 10-foot jumper (King-Njhsanni Wilhite assists)
2nd Half33-29Rob Lee Jr. makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half35-29Kylin Green makes layup (D'Aundre Samuels assists)
2nd Half35-31Rob Lee Jr. makes layup (King-Njhsanni Wilhite assists)
2nd Half37-31Demarco Bethea makes layup (Demari Williams assists)
2nd Half37-34King-Njhsanni Wilhite makes 24-foot three point jumper (Andrew Holifield assists)
2nd Half38-34Demarco Bethea makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half38-35Rob Lee Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half38-36Rob Lee Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half39-36Demari Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half40-36Demari Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half40-38Janko Bulajic makes layup (Rob Lee Jr. assists)
2nd Half40-41Rob Lee Jr. makes 24-foot three point jumper
2nd Half42-41Ryan Bartley makes 8-foot jumper (Kylin Green assists)
2nd Half42-44Rob Lee Jr. makes 24-foot three point jumper (Eian Lowe assists)
2nd Half42-45Rob Lee Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half42-46Rob Lee Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half43-46Demarco Bethea makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half44-46Demarco Bethea makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half47-46Trent Johnson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Kylin Green assists)
2nd Half47-47Andrew Holifield makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half47-48Andrew Holifield makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half47-51Andrew Holifield makes 25-foot three point jumper (King-Njhsanni Wilhite assists)
2nd Half47-54Rob Lee Jr. makes 25-foot three point jumper (Andrew Holifield assists)
2nd Half48-54Kylin Green makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half48-55Andrew Holifield makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half48-56Andrew Holifield makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half50-56Demarco Bethea makes 2-foot dunk (Kylin Green assists)
2nd Half50-57Rob Lee Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half50-58Rob Lee Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half53-58D'Aundre Samuels makes 24-foot three point jumper (Demarco Bethea assists)
2nd Half53-60Rob Lee Jr. makes 9-foot jumper
2nd Half54-60Kylin Green makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half54-62Andrew Holifield makes 2-foot dunk (King-Njhsanni Wilhite assists)
2nd Half55-62Demari Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half56-62Demari Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half56-63Rob Lee Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half56-64Rob Lee Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2

Win probability

Above the line favours Lamar Cardinals, below favours Houston Christian Huskies.