Lamar Cardinals Defeat Nicholls Colonels 90-80
Saturday, January 17, 2026, 4:00 PM ET · David R. Stopher Gymnasium
Lamar Cardinals 90, Nicholls Colonels 80, 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 Nicholls Colonels?
Lamar Cardinals beat Nicholls Colonels 90-80 at David R. Stopher Gymnasium on January 17, 2026.
Who was favored in Lamar Cardinals vs Nicholls Colonels?
Nicholls Colonels were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -180 (about 64% implied). The underdog won.
In a compelling NCAAB matchup, the Lamar Cardinals triumphed over the Nicholls Colonels with a final score of 90-80, marking a significant victory for the away team. This game was held at the David R. Stopher Gymnasium on January 17, 2026, and showcased the Cardinals' ability to perform under pressure, particularly given their recent form.
The Cardinals entered the game with a record of 10-8, having recently won two consecutive games. Their last five games had seen them achieve a record of 3-2, averaging 63.6 points scored and 62.2 points allowed. In contrast, the Colonels, with an 8-10 record, were on a slight downturn, having lost their most recent game against the McNeese Cowboys, which ended 68-94. Despite this, Nicholls had performed well in their last ten games, boasting an 8-2 record, although they were on a one-game losing streak.
At home, the Colonels had a strong record of 5-0, while the Cardinals' away record stood at 2-3. The contrasting home and away performances added an intriguing layer to the matchup. Historically, the Colonels had struggled against the Cardinals, losing all three of their previous meetings in the 2025 season, including a close 74-78 loss in their last encounter at home.
In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any key players missing from either team, which meant both sides could field their strongest lineups. This absence of injury concerns likely contributed to the high-scoring nature of the game.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the Colonels favored by 3.5 points, with a total set at 139.5. The odds reflected the expectation of a competitive game, although the Cardinals ultimately exceeded those expectations with their performance.
The game conditions appeared favorable, with no adverse weather or court issues reported, allowing both teams to focus on their gameplay. As the game progressed, the Cardinals demonstrated their offensive prowess, particularly in the second half, where they maintained a lead and executed crucial free throws in the closing moments to secure their victory.
Key scoring plays in the final minutes included free throws by Rob Lee Jr. and Jaylen Searles, which helped to extend the Cardinals' lead. The Colonels attempted a late rally, with Sincere Malone contributing a layup and a free throw, but it was not enough to overcome the deficit.
This result not only adds to the Cardinals' momentum but also highlights the ongoing challenges for the Colonels as they look to rebound from this defeat. The matchup served as a reminder of the competitive nature of the league and the importance of each game as teams vie for better positioning in the standings.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | NICH -3.5 | 139.5 o -105 / u -115 | Lamar Cardinals +150 · Nicholls Colonels -180 |
Leaders
- PointsSincere Malone22Nicholls Colonels
- AssistsSincere Malone8Nicholls Colonels
- ReboundsGrant Sanders7Nicholls Colonels
- PointsRob Lee Jr.20Lamar Cardinals
- AssistsEian Lowe7Lamar Cardinals
- ReboundsBraden East8Lamar Cardinals
Recent form
Nicholls Colonels
Last 10: 8-2Streak L181.1 scored · 71.6 allowed per game5-0 at home
- L68-94at McNeese CowboysJan 13
- W90-77at LSU New Orleans PrivateersJan 10
- W74-72vs Northwestern State DemonsJan 6
- W80-58vs East Texas A&M LionsJan 3
- W71-69at UT Rio Grande Valley VaquerosDec 31
- W76-71at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi IslandersDec 30
- L82-95at Pacific TigersDec 22
- W79-64vs Houston Christian HuskiesDec 18
- W117-49vs College of Biblical Studies AmbassadorsDec 11
- W74-67vs Incarnate Word CardinalsDec 6
Lamar Cardinals
Last 10: 4-6Streak W266.8 scored · 68.6 allowed per game2-3 away
- W64-56vs Houston Christian HuskiesJan 13
- 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
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 | Nicholls Colonels |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 34-53 | 26-54 |
| Field goal % | 64 | 48 |
| Three-pointers | 10-16 | 9-23 |
| Three-point % | 63 | 39 |
| Free throws | 12-16 | 19-24 |
| Free throw % | 75 | 79 |
| Rebounds | 31 | 21 |
| Offensive rebounds | 8 | 9 |
| Defensive rebounds | 23 | 12 |
| Assists | 16 | 14 |
| Steals | 8 | 10 |
| Blocks | 2 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 13 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 20 | 23 |
| Fast-break points | 19 | 15 |
| Points in the paint | 40 | 26 |
| Fouls | 15 | 15 |
| Largest lead | 14 | 9 |
| Lead changes | 3 | 3 |
| Time in front | 80 | 15 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half57-50Rob Lee Jr. makes 26-foot three point jumper (Eian Lowe assists)
- 2nd Half57-51Sincere Malone makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-52Sincere Malone makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-52King-Njhsanni Wilhite makes 14-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half59-53Jalin Rice makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half59-54Jalin Rice makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-54Jayden Gambrell makes 25-foot three pointer
- 2nd Half62-56Grant Sanders makes 2-foot dunk (Jalin Rice assists)
- 2nd Half64-56Errol White makes layup
- 2nd Half65-56Jayden Gambrell makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half67-56Errol White makes layup (Cody Pennebaker assists)
- 2nd Half67-58Sincere Malone makes 8-foot jumper
- 2nd Half68-58King-Njhsanni Wilhite makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half68-60Grant Sanders makes 2-foot dunk (Sincere Malone assists)
- 2nd Half71-60Rob Lee Jr. makes 26-foot three point jumper (Eian Lowe assists)
- 2nd Half71-61Sincere Malone makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half71-62Sincere Malone makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half73-62Rob Lee Jr. makes 2-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half73-64Jaylen Searles makes driving layup
- 2nd Half73-66Trae English makes 10-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half75-66King-Njhsanni Wilhite makes driving layup
- 2nd Half77-66Braden East makes layup (Rob Lee Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half79-66Andrew Holifield makes driving layup
- 2nd Half79-68Christian Winborne makes driving layup
- 2nd Half79-70Jaylen Searles makes 15-foot jumper
- 2nd Half79-72Grant Sanders makes 1-foot dunk (Christian Winborne assists)
- 2nd Half82-72Andrew Holifield makes 24-foot three point jumper (Rob Lee Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half83-72King-Njhsanni Wilhite makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half84-72King-Njhsanni Wilhite makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half85-72Andrew Holifield makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half86-72Andrew Holifield makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half86-75Christian Winborne makes 26-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half87-75Rob Lee Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half88-75Rob Lee Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half88-76Jaylen Searles makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half88-77Jaylen Searles makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half89-77Rob Lee Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half90-77Rob Lee Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half90-79Sincere Malone makes driving layup
- 2nd Half90-80Sincere Malone makes free throw 1 of 1
Win probability
Above the line favours Nicholls Colonels, below favours Lamar Cardinals.
Venue
- David R. Stopher GymnasiumThibodaux, LA
- Attendance655
- OfficialsBrent Dugas, Rufus Lott, Joseph Guyton
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