NCAAB · Final

Incarnate Word Tops Lamar in Key NCAAB Matchup

Saturday, February 28, 2026, 5:00 PM ET · McDermott Center

Incarnate Word Cardinals 72, Lamar Cardinals 60, 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 Lamar Cardinals vs Incarnate Word Cardinals?

Incarnate Word Cardinals beat Lamar Cardinals 72-60 at McDermott Center on February 28, 2026.

Who was favored in Lamar Cardinals vs Incarnate Word Cardinals?

Incarnate Word Cardinals were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -122 (about 55% implied). The favorite won.

In a decisive NCAAB matchup, the Incarnate Word Cardinals defeated the Lamar Cardinals with a final score of 72-60 at the McDermott Center. Both teams entered the game with identical records of 12-18, making this contest crucial for momentum heading into the final stretch of the season.

Incarnate Word had struggled recently, holding a record of 2-8 over their last ten games, with an average of 71.4 points scored and 78.6 points allowed. Their recent form included a loss to Northwestern State Demons just four days prior, where they fell 49-54. The Cardinals had lost their last game and had a home record of 0-4 in their last five contests. In contrast, Lamar's recent performance was slightly better, with a record of 2-7-1 in their last ten games, averaging 61.1 points scored and 60.9 points allowed. However, they were on a six-game losing streak, including a narrow 52-53 defeat against Nicholls Colonels just before this matchup.

The home team, Incarnate Word, was looking to capitalize on their home court advantage, while Lamar aimed to break their losing streak. The betting lines from DraftKings indicated a close contest, with Incarnate Word favored by 1.5 points and a total set at 138.5. The odds reflected the uncertainty surrounding both teams' current forms.

Previous meetings between the two teams had shown a competitive rivalry, with Incarnate Word holding a 1-2 record against Lamar in their last three encounters. Their most recent matchup earlier in the season resulted in a 51-63 loss for Incarnate Word, while they had previously defeated Lamar 73-61 at home in the 2025 season.

In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any significant player absences that would impact the game, allowing both teams to field their regular lineups. The conditions in the McDermott Center were favorable for basketball, with a typical atmosphere expected for a college game.

As the game progressed, Incarnate Word managed to establish a lead and maintain it through the second half. Key scoring plays included free throws from Tahj Staveskie and Davion Bailey, along with a layup from Harold Woods, which helped solidify their advantage. The final moments of the game saw Incarnate Word successfully close out the contest, ensuring a comfortable victory.

Overall, the win not only boosted Incarnate Word's confidence but also highlighted the ongoing struggles for Lamar, who will need to regroup as they move forward in the season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	UIW -1.5	138.5 o -105 / u -115	Lamar Cardinals +102 · Incarnate Word Cardinals -122

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Leaders

PointsDavion Bailey26Incarnate Word Cardinals
AssistsTahj Staveskie4Incarnate Word Cardinals
ReboundsHarold Woods7Incarnate Word Cardinals
PointsRob Lee Jr.17Lamar Cardinals
AssistsCody Pennebaker4Lamar Cardinals
ReboundsBraden East7Lamar Cardinals

Recent form

Incarnate Word Cardinals

Last 10: 2-8Streak L171.4 scored · 78.6 allowed per game0-4 at home

L49-54at Northwestern State DemonsFeb 24
W82-73at East Texas A&M LionsFeb 21
L64-78vs LSU New Orleans PrivateersFeb 17
L83-91vs Nicholls ColonelsFeb 14
L62-74at SE Louisiana LionsFeb 10
L64-81at McNeese CowboysFeb 7
W71-69at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi IslandersFeb 3
L93-106vs UT Rio Grande Valley VaquerosJan 31
L75-81at Houston Christian HuskiesJan 28
L71-79vs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi IslandersJan 24

Lamar Cardinals

Last 10: 2-7-1Streak L661.1 scored · 60.9 allowed per game0-3 away

L52-53vs Nicholls ColonelsFeb 24
L71-77vs LSU New Orleans PrivateersFeb 22
L65-70at UT Rio Grande Valley VaquerosFeb 17
L63-76at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi IslandersFeb 14
L68-70vs Northwestern State DemonsFeb 10
L74-84at Stephen F. Austin LumberjacksFeb 7
W73-54vs SE Louisiana LionsFeb 3
L63-64vs McNeese CowboysFeb 1
W82-61vs East Texas A&M LionsJan 28
D0-0vs East Texas A&M LionsJan 27

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	Incarnate Word Cardinals
Field goals	26-56	22-43
Field goal %	46	51
Three-pointers	3-17	8-18
Three-point %	18	44
Free throws	5-9	20-25
Free throw %	56	80
Rebounds	30	26
Offensive rebounds	13	5
Defensive rebounds	17	21
Assists	7	10
Steals	6	7
Blocks	3	1
Turnovers	15	15
Team turnovers	0	3
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	19	22
Fast-break points	8	8
Points in the paint	34	26
Fouls	20	13
Largest lead	1	17
Lead changes	2	2
Time in front	4	92

How the scoring went

2nd Half24-41Davion Bailey makes free throw 3 of 3
2nd Half26-41Cody Pennebaker makes 14-foot jumper
2nd Half28-41Braden East makes layup (Cody Pennebaker assists)
2nd Half30-41Cody Pennebaker makes driving layup
2nd Half30-44Harold Woods makes 24-foot three point jumper (Davion Bailey assists)
2nd Half32-44Cody Pennebaker makes layup (Braden East assists)
2nd Half33-44Cody Pennebaker makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half33-47Tahj Staveskie makes 24-foot three point step back jumpshot
2nd Half35-47Braden East makes layup
2nd Half35-50Love Bettis makes 26-foot three point jumper (Tahj Staveskie assists)
2nd Half37-50B.B. Knight makes 2-foot dunk
2nd Half37-52Davion Bailey makes layup (Love Bettis assists)
2nd Half39-52Rob Lee Jr. makes layup
2nd Half41-52Rob Lee Jr. makes driving layup
2nd Half41-53Love Bettis makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half41-54Love Bettis makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half43-54Braden East makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half43-55Davion Bailey makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half43-56Davion Bailey makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half43-58Davion Bailey makes driving layup
2nd Half43-59Tahj Staveskie makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half43-60Tahj Staveskie makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half45-60Rob Lee Jr. makes 12-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half47-60Braden East makes 17-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half47-61Davion Bailey makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half49-61Errol White makes layup
2nd Half49-62Tahj Staveskie makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half49-63Tahj Staveskie makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half52-63Braden East makes 24-foot three point jumper (Cody Pennebaker assists)
2nd Half54-63Errol White makes 17-foot jumper (Rob Lee Jr. assists)
2nd Half56-63Cody Pennebaker makes 2-foot dunk
2nd Half56-66Tahj Staveskie makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
2nd Half57-66Rob Lee Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half58-66Rob Lee Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half58-67Tahj Staveskie makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half58-68Tahj Staveskie makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half58-70Harold Woods makes layup (Tahj Staveskie assists)
2nd Half60-70Rob Lee Jr. makes driving layup
2nd Half60-71Davion Bailey makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half60-72Davion Bailey makes free throw 2 of 2