Lamar Cardinals Defeat Northwestern State Demons 76-61
Monday, December 29, 2025, 7:30 PM ET · Prather Coliseum
Lamar Cardinals 76, Northwestern State Demons 61, 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 Northwestern State Demons?
Lamar Cardinals beat Northwestern State Demons 76-61 at Prather Coliseum on December 29, 2025.
Who was favored in Lamar Cardinals vs Northwestern State Demons?
Lamar Cardinals were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -180 (about 64% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup, the Lamar Cardinals triumphed over the Northwestern State Demons with a final score of 76-61 at Prather Coliseum. This victory adds to the Cardinals' record, improving them to 7-6, while the Demons fall to 3-10. The game showcased the Cardinals' ability to maintain control, particularly in the second half, where they outscored the Demons significantly.
The Cardinals entered the game with a recent form of 4-6 over their last ten games, but they were on a four-game losing streak prior to this match. Their scoring average during this stretch was 70.9 points per game, while they allowed 70.5 points. In contrast, the Demons had a record of 3-7 in their last ten games, with a recent win against Southern New Orleans Knights, where they scored 108 points. The Demons averaged 74.8 points in their last ten games but allowed 78.0 points, indicating a struggle on the defensive end.
Home court advantage has been a mixed bag for the Demons, who held a home record of 2-1 in their last three home games, while their away record was a disappointing 1-6. The Cardinals, on the other hand, had a 2-4 record at home and a 2-2 record away, showing some resilience in hostile environments.
Historically, the matchup has favored the Cardinals, who have won both previous meetings this season against the Demons, with scores of 75-65 and 69-59. This trend continued in the latest encounter, where the Cardinals effectively executed their game plan and capitalized on the Demons' defensive lapses.
In terms of injuries, there were no specific mentions in the block that would suggest significant player absences affecting either team, allowing both squads to field their key players. The betting odds from DraftKings indicated that the Cardinals were favored by 3.5 points, with a total set at 138.5. The odds for the Cardinals to win outright were -180, while the Demons were listed at +150.
The game was played under typical conditions for a basketball matchup, with no adverse weather factors affecting the indoor venue. Fans could watch for standout performances from key players, particularly in the second half, where the Cardinals executed several impressive scoring plays, including a 24-foot three-point jumper from King-Njhsanni Wilhite and a dunk from Rob Lee Jr. that capped off their scoring.
Overall, the game highlighted the Cardinals' ability to bounce back from their recent struggles, while the Demons will need to regroup and address their defensive issues as they move forward in the season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | LAM -3.5 | 138.5 o -115 / u -105 | Lamar Cardinals -180 · Northwestern State Demons +150 |
Leaders
- PointsIzzy Miles17Northwestern State Demons
- AssistsChris Mubiru6Northwestern State Demons
- ReboundsWillie Williams4Northwestern State Demons
- PointsRob Lee Jr.19Lamar Cardinals
- AssistsEian Lowe3Lamar Cardinals
- ReboundsBraden East12Lamar Cardinals
Recent form
Northwestern State Demons
Last 10: 3-7Streak W174.8 scored · 78 allowed per game2-1 at home
- W108-55vs Southern New Orleans KnightsDec 20
- L70-79at California Golden BearsDec 13
- W76-68at SE Louisiana LionsDec 7
- L54-92at McNeese CowboysDec 6
- L73-75vs Southern JaguarsNov 29
- L72-85at Grand Canyon LopesNov 22
- L64-84at San Francisco DonsNov 19
- W95-75vs Ecclesia RoyalsNov 14
- L83-87at North Alabama LionsNov 12
- L53-80at North Texas Mean GreenNov 7
Lamar Cardinals
Last 10: 4-6Streak L470.9 scored · 70.5 allowed per game2-2 away
- 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
- L65-78at TCU Horned FrogsNov 11
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 | Northwestern State Demons |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 31-54 | 19-47 |
| Field goal % | 57 | 40 |
| Three-pointers | 7-18 | 5-14 |
| Three-point % | 39 | 36 |
| Free throws | 7-10 | 18-28 |
| Free throw % | 70 | 64 |
| Rebounds | 34 | 25 |
| Offensive rebounds | 6 | 7 |
| Defensive rebounds | 28 | 18 |
| Assists | 13 | 10 |
| Steals | 9 | 8 |
| Blocks | 3 | 0 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 13 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 8 | 11 |
| Fast-break points | 11 | 7 |
| Points in the paint | 34 | 26 |
| Fouls | 22 | 13 |
| Largest lead | 24 | 5 |
| Lead changes | 5 | 5 |
| Time in front | 87 | 12 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half42-23Errol White makes free throw 1 of 2
- 1st Half42-24Micah Thomas makes free throw 1 of 2
- 1st Half42-25Micah Thomas makes free throw 2 of 2
- 1st Half44-25Cody Pennebaker makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half47-25Rob Lee Jr. makes 24-foot three point jumper (King-Njhsanni Wilhite assists)
- 2nd Half49-25Cody Pennebaker makes 2-foot alley oop dunk (King-Njhsanni Wilhite assists)
- 2nd Half49-27Izzy Miles makes 2-foot turnaround jump shot (Chris Mubiru assists)
- 2nd Half49-28Izzy Miles makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half51-28Rob Lee Jr. makes 11-foot jumper
- 2nd Half51-30Izzy Miles makes 7-foot jumper
- 2nd Half53-30King-Njhsanni Wilhite makes layup
- 2nd Half53-33Landyn Jumawan makes 24-foot three point jumper (Chris Mubiru assists)
- 2nd Half53-35Justin Redmond makes 6-foot jumper
- 2nd Half53-36Justin Redmond makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half53-38Chris Mubiru makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half56-38Rob Lee Jr. makes 25-foot three point jumper (Janko Bulajic assists)
- 2nd Half56-40Moustapha Loum makes layup
- 2nd Half58-40Rob Lee Jr. makes 7-foot hook shot (Janko Bulajic assists)
- 2nd Half58-41Moustapha Loum makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half59-41King-Njhsanni Wilhite makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-43Micah Thomas makes 14-foot jumper
- 2nd Half61-43Rob Lee Jr. makes 14-foot jumper
- 2nd Half61-44Micah Thomas makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-45Micah Thomas makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-48Justin Redmond makes 24-foot three point jumper (Chris Mubiru assists)
- 2nd Half63-48Braden East makes 8-foot jumper (Eian Lowe assists)
- 2nd Half65-48Andrew Holifield makes 18-foot jumper (Eian Lowe assists)
- 2nd Half65-49Micah Thomas makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-50Micah Thomas makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half67-50Rob Lee Jr. makes layup
- 2nd Half67-52Micah Thomas makes 8-foot jumper
- 2nd Half67-53Micah Thomas makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half70-53King-Njhsanni Wilhite makes 24-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half70-56Izzy Miles makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half70-57Micah Thomas makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half72-57Cody Pennebaker makes layup (Andrew Holifield assists)
- 2nd Half72-58Izzy Miles makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half74-58Braden East makes 2-foot dunk (Rob Lee Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half74-61Justin Redmond makes 24-foot three point jumper (Chris Mubiru assists)
- 2nd Half76-61Rob Lee Jr. makes 3-foot dunk
Win probability
Above the line favours Northwestern State Demons, below favours Lamar Cardinals.
Venue
- Prather ColiseumNatchitoches, LA
- Attendance302
- OfficialsBrent Dugas, Garrett Theriot, Stephen Orkus Jr
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