Lamar Cardinals Edge East Texas A&M Lions 69-62
Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 12:00 PM ET · The Field House
Lamar Cardinals 69, East Texas A&M Lions 62, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Lamar Cardinals vs East Texas A&M Lions?
Lamar Cardinals beat East Texas A&M Lions 69-62 at The Field House on December 31, 2025.
Who was favored in Lamar Cardinals vs East Texas A&M Lions?
Lamar Cardinals were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -250 (about 71% implied). The favorite won.
In a closely contested matchup, the Lamar Cardinals defeated the East Texas A&M Lions 69-62 at The Field House on December 31, 2025. This victory marked a continuation of Lamar's success against the Lions, extending their head-to-head record to 3-0 this season. The Cardinals had previously won both encounters earlier in the year, with scores of 65-55 and 61-58.
Both teams entered the game with similar overall records, with East Texas A&M holding a 6-8 record and Lamar at 7-6. However, their recent form diverged, as East Texas A&M was on a two-game losing streak, while Lamar was coming off a win against Northwestern State Demons, having won 76-61 in their last outing. The Lions had a mixed record of 5-5 in their last ten games, averaging 72.8 points scored but allowing 76.2 points per game. In contrast, the Cardinals also posted a 5-5 record in their last ten games, with an average of 72.0 points scored and 68.8 points allowed.
At home, East Texas A&M had a record of 2-1 in their last three games, while their away record stood at 3-4. Lamar, on the other hand, had a home record of 2-4 and a more favorable away record of 3-1. This disparity in performance at home versus away could have played a role in the outcome of this game.
In terms of injuries, the block does not specify any players missing from either team, indicating that both squads were likely at full strength for this matchup. This factor often plays a crucial role in the performance of teams, especially in tight contests.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Lamar favored by 5.5 points, with a total set at 143.5. The odds reflected the Cardinals' recent form and their previous successes against the Lions. The line suggests that the market anticipated a competitive game, but favored Lamar to secure the win.
The conditions during the game were not detailed in the block, but indoor basketball typically features a controlled environment, which can minimize external factors affecting play.
As the game unfolded, the Cardinals managed to maintain a slight edge throughout, with key scoring plays in the second half solidifying their lead. Notable moments included free throws from King-Njhsanni Wilhite and Ronnie Harrison, which helped stretch the Cardinals' lead to 67-59. A significant three-point shot by Gianni Hunt brought the Lions within striking distance at 67-62, but the Cardinals sealed their victory with two more free throws from Eian Lowe.
This game showcased the resilience of the Lamar Cardinals as they navigated the challenges posed by the East Texas A&M Lions, ultimately coming out on top in a hard-fought contest.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | LAM -5.5 | 143.5 o -110 / u -110 | Lamar Cardinals -250 · East Texas A&M Lions +205 |
Leaders
- PointsRonnie Harrison19East Texas A&M Lions
- AssistsGianni Hunt4East Texas A&M Lions
- ReboundsNoah Pagotto8East Texas A&M Lions
- PointsAndrew Holifield16Lamar Cardinals
- AssistsKing-Njhsanni Wilhite4Lamar Cardinals
- ReboundsBraden East9Lamar Cardinals
Recent form
East Texas A&M Lions
Last 10: 5-5Streak L272.8 scored · 76.2 allowed per game2-1 at home
- L48-75vs Stephen F. Austin LumberjacksDec 30
- L77-118at Texas A&M AggiesDec 21
- W70-69at SE Louisiana LionsDec 16
- L66-102at McNeese CowboysDec 13
- W75-68vs Central Arkansas BearsDec 7
- L59-83at UConn HuskiesDec 6
- W84-67at Army Black KnightsNov 25
- W70-65at Fairleigh Dickinson KnightsNov 24
- W115-44vs Dallas Christian CrusadersNov 20
- L64-71at Rice OwlsNov 15
Lamar Cardinals
Last 10: 5-5Streak W172 scored · 68.8 allowed per game3-1 away
- 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
- W90-46vs Our Lady of the Lake SaintsNov 30
- L68-83vs Oakland Golden GrizzliesNov 24
- W68-63at Montana GrizzliesNov 23
- W79-66at UL Monroe WarhawksNov 18
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 | Lamar Cardinals | East Texas A&M Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 26-64 | 19-51 |
| Field goal % | 41 | 37 |
| Three-pointers | 5-16 | 10-29 |
| Three-point % | 31 | 34 |
| Free throws | 12-17 | 14-16 |
| Free throw % | 71 | 88 |
| Rebounds | 38 | 34 |
| Offensive rebounds | 14 | 9 |
| Defensive rebounds | 24 | 25 |
| Assists | 12 | 13 |
| Steals | 7 | 8 |
| Blocks | 4 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 16 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 13 | 13 |
| Fast-break points | 6 | 11 |
| Points in the paint | 34 | 18 |
| Fouls | 13 | 20 |
| Largest lead | 8 | 13 |
| Lead changes | 4 | 4 |
| Time in front | 57 | 38 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half27-40London Fields makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half29-40King-Njhsanni Wilhite makes 16-foot pullup jump shot (Cody Pennebaker assists)
- 2nd Half31-40Braden East makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half31-43London Fields makes 27-foot three point jumper (Michael Folarin assists)
- 2nd Half33-43King-Njhsanni Wilhite makes driving layup
- 2nd Half33-44Damian Garcia makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half33-45Damian Garcia makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half35-45Errol White makes layup (Rob Lee Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half35-46Ronnie Harrison makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half37-46Rob Lee Jr. makes 12-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half39-46Andrew Holifield makes 4-foot floating jump shot (Janko Bulajic assists)
- 2nd Half40-46Andrew Holifield makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half41-46King-Njhsanni Wilhite makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half43-46King-Njhsanni Wilhite makes 7-foot step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half45-46Andrew Holifield makes driving layup
- 2nd Half47-46King-Njhsanni Wilhite makes driving layup
- 2nd Half50-46Andrew Holifield makes 24-foot three point jumper (King-Njhsanni Wilhite assists)
- 2nd Half52-46Andrew Holifield makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half54-46Rob Lee Jr. makes layup
- 2nd Half54-49Ronnie Harrison makes 25-foot three point jumper (Noah Pagotto assists)
- 2nd Half54-50Ronnie Harrison makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half54-51Ronnie Harrison makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-51Rob Lee Jr. makes 26-foot three point jumper (King-Njhsanni Wilhite assists)
- 2nd Half57-52Gianni Hunt makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-53Gianni Hunt makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-55Damian Garcia makes layup (Ronnie Harrison assists)
- 2nd Half59-55Rob Lee Jr. makes 14-foot floating jump shot (King-Njhsanni Wilhite assists)
- 2nd Half60-55Andrew Holifield makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-55Andrew Holifield makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-57Gianni Hunt makes driving layup
- 2nd Half63-57Rob Lee Jr. makes layup
- 2nd Half64-57King-Njhsanni Wilhite makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-57King-Njhsanni Wilhite makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half65-58Ronnie Harrison makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-59Ronnie Harrison makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half66-59Andrew Holifield makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half67-59Andrew Holifield makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half67-62Gianni Hunt makes 23-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half68-62Eian Lowe makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half69-62Eian Lowe makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours East Texas A&M Lions, below favours Lamar Cardinals.
Venue
- The Field HouseCommerce, TX
- Attendance317
- OfficialsJeffrey Johnson, Shaun Seales, John Johnson
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