NCAAB · Final

Lamar Cardinals Defeat UL Monroe Warhawks 79-66

Monday, November 17, 2025, 7:30 PM ET · Fant-Ewing Coliseum

Lamar Cardinals 79, UL Monroe Warhawks 66, 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 UL Monroe Warhawks?

Lamar Cardinals beat UL Monroe Warhawks 79-66 at Fant-Ewing Coliseum on November 17, 2025.

In a decisive matchup, the Lamar Cardinals triumphed over the UL Monroe Warhawks with a final score of 79-66 at Fant-Ewing Coliseum. This game showcased the contrasting fortunes of both teams, with Lamar improving its record to 3-1 on the season, while UL Monroe fell to 1-5. The victory for the Cardinals comes after a recent stretch of mixed results, but they have shown resilience, particularly in their away games.

Lamar entered the contest with a recent record of 6-4 over their last ten games, despite a loss in their previous outing against TCU Horned Frogs. They have averaged 66.8 points scored per game while allowing just 62.1 points. The Cardinals have performed well at home with a record of 3-1 and have balanced their away performance with a 3-3 record. Their last five games have seen them go 3-2, with an average score of 67.0 points for and 60.4 points against.

On the other hand, UL Monroe has struggled significantly, recording a 2-8 mark in their last ten games, including a current losing streak of one game. The Warhawks have averaged 72.5 points scored but have allowed a concerning 81.6 points per game. Their home record stands at 2-2, but they have yet to secure a victory away from home, holding an 0-6 record in those contests. In their last five games, they have managed only one win, with an average of 73.0 points scored and 77.6 points allowed.

In terms of previous meetings, the context of this matchup was particularly relevant given the contrasting performance levels of both teams. The Warhawks were looking to turn around their season, while the Cardinals aimed to build on their recent successes. The injury situation for both teams was not detailed in the provided facts, but it is often a crucial aspect in determining the outcome of games.

The market had set the odds for this game, reflecting the Cardinals' stronger form, although specific betting lines were not provided in the block. The conditions at Fant-Ewing Coliseum were typical for a basketball game, contributing to an environment that favored both teams, though the Cardinals ultimately adapted better to the setting.

As the game progressed, the scoring plays highlighted the Cardinals' ability to maintain their lead. Key moments included free throws from Andrew Holifield and MJ Russell, as well as critical jumpers from Rob Lee Jr. and Braden East, which helped secure the victory. The Cardinals' ability to execute in crucial moments was a significant factor in their win.

Overall, this game served as a reflection of the current state of both programs, with Lamar showing promise and UL Monroe needing to regroup as they look ahead to the rest of the season.

Leaders

PointsMJ Russell24UL Monroe Warhawks
AssistsAlex Molofeev4UL Monroe Warhawks
ReboundsLavell Brodnex7UL Monroe Warhawks
PointsAndrew Holifield23Lamar Cardinals
AssistsEian Lowe4Lamar Cardinals
ReboundsBraden East9Lamar Cardinals

Recent form

UL Monroe Warhawks

Last 10: 2-8Streak L172.5 scored · 81.6 allowed per game2-2 at home

L61-72at Houston Christian HuskiesNov 14
W88-55vs Rust BearcatsNov 11
L65-86at Ole Miss RebelsNov 8
L82-102at Northern Illinois HuskiesNov 4
L69-73at Louisiana Ragin' CajunsMar 5
L67-94vs Arkansas State Red WolvesMar 1
L79-85vs James Madison DukesFeb 26
L70-95at Arkansas State Red WolvesFeb 22
L63-80at Texas State BobcatsFeb 20
W81-74vs Southern Miss Golden EaglesFeb 15

Lamar Cardinals

Last 10: 6-4Streak L166.8 scored · 62.1 allowed per game3-3 away

L65-78at TCU Horned FrogsNov 11
W93-53vs Texas A&M-San Antonio JaguarsNov 3
L54-63at McNeese CowboysMar 12
W58-55vs Nicholls ColonelsMar 12
W65-53vs Nicholls ColonelsMar 4
L66-68vs McNeese CowboysMar 2
L61-73at Incarnate Word CardinalsFeb 25
W66-58at Houston Christian HuskiesFeb 22
W75-65at Northwestern State DemonsFeb 18
W65-55at East Texas A&M LionsFeb 15

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
Troy	22-12	-	12-6
South Alabama	21-12	1	11-7
Arkansas State	20-12	1	11-7
Texas State	19-13	1	11-7
Marshall	19-13	1	11-7
Coastal Carolina	19-13	1	11-7
App State	19-13	1	11-7
James Madison	18-15	3	9-9
Southern Miss	19-16	3	9-9
Georgia Southern	21-16	4	8-10
Old Dominion	12-21	5	7-11
Louisiana	11-22	5	7-11
Georgia State	10-22	5	7-11
UL Monroe	4-28	11	1-17

Box score

Stat	Lamar Cardinals	UL Monroe Warhawks
Field goals	31-70	23-56
Field goal %	44	41
Three-pointers	6-26	6-18
Three-point %	23	33
Free throws	11-16	14-26
Free throw %	69	54
Rebounds	41	39
Offensive rebounds	14	11
Defensive rebounds	27	28
Assists	15	10
Steals	10	7
Blocks	8	3
Turnovers	9	14
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	16	3
Fast-break points	19	0
Points in the paint	40	34
Fouls	19	13
Largest lead	16	0

How the scoring went

2nd Half46-31Cody Pennebaker made Jumper.
2nd Half46-33Lavell Brodnex made Layup.
2nd Half46-35Przemek Hartman made Layup.
2nd Half48-35Errol White made Layup. Assisted by Janko Bulajic.
2nd Half49-35Errol White made Free Throw.
2nd Half49-38Krystian Lewis made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half51-38Andrew Holifield made Jumper. Assisted by Cody Pennebaker.
2nd Half51-40Przemek Hartman made Layup. Assisted by Krystian Lewis.
2nd Half51-41MJ Russell made Free Throw.
2nd Half51-42MJ Russell made Free Throw.
2nd Half53-42Jayden Gambrell made Jumper.
2nd Half53-45Alex Huguet Carrasco made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Wiggy Ball.
2nd Half55-45Braden East made Jumper. Assisted by Andrew Holifield.
2nd Half56-45Andrew Holifield made Free Throw.
2nd Half56-47MJ Russell made Layup.
2nd Half56-48Krystian Lewis made Free Throw.
2nd Half59-48Jayden Gambrell made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Eian Lowe.
2nd Half60-48Jayden Gambrell made Free Throw.
2nd Half62-48Jayden Gambrell made Jumper.
2nd Half63-48Braden East made Free Throw.
2nd Half64-48Braden East made Free Throw.
2nd Half64-50Przemek Hartman made Layup. Assisted by Wiggy Ball.
2nd Half64-51Przemek Hartman made Free Throw.
2nd Half64-53MJ Russell made Layup. Assisted by Lavell Brodnex.
2nd Half66-53Braden East made Layup. Assisted by Eian Lowe.
2nd Half66-55Lavell Brodnex made Layup.
2nd Half68-55Errol White made Layup.
2nd Half68-57MJ Russell made Jumper.
2nd Half69-57Eian Lowe made Free Throw.
2nd Half69-60Alex Huguet Carrasco made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Alex Molofeev.
2nd Half69-63MJ Russell made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Krystian Lewis.
2nd Half69-64MJ Russell made Free Throw.
2nd Half70-64Andrew Holifield made Free Throw.
2nd Half71-64Andrew Holifield made Free Throw.
2nd Half71-65MJ Russell made Free Throw.
2nd Half73-65Braden East made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half73-66MJ Russell made Free Throw.
2nd Half75-66Rob Lee Jr. made Jumper.
2nd Half77-66Braden East made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half79-66Rob Lee Jr. made Jumper.