NCAAB · Final

Lamar Cardinals Dominate SE Louisiana Lions 73-54

Monday, February 2, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Montagne Center

Lamar Cardinals 73, SE Louisiana Lions 54, 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 SE Louisiana Lions vs Lamar Cardinals?

Lamar Cardinals beat SE Louisiana Lions 73-54 at Montagne Center on February 2, 2026.

Who was favored in SE Louisiana Lions vs Lamar Cardinals?

Lamar Cardinals were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -285 (about 74% implied). The favorite won.

In a decisive matchup at the Montagne Center, the Lamar Cardinals secured a solid victory over the SE Louisiana Lions with a final score of 73-54. This win is particularly noteworthy as it marks the Cardinals' first triumph against the Lions this season, having lost their previous two encounters. The Cardinals, now holding a record of 12-11, showcased their ability to capitalize on home court advantage, improving their home record to 4-5 in their last ten games.

The Cardinals entered this game with a recent form of 4 wins, 5 losses, and 1 draw over their last ten outings. Their average points scored in this stretch was 64.1, while they allowed an average of 63.1 points per game. They were looking to bounce back from a narrow loss to the McNeese Cowboys, where they fell short 63-64 just two days prior.

On the other side, the SE Louisiana Lions struggled significantly this season, holding a record of 6-17. Their recent form has been even more concerning, with only 2 wins in their last 10 games and a streak of 2 consecutive losses. The Lions averaged 64.2 points scored but allowed a higher average of 71.4 points during this stretch. Their last game ended in an 85-58 defeat against the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks, further compounding their challenges.

Historically, the Cardinals have faced difficulties against the Lions, losing both of their previous meetings this season and last. In their most recent encounter on January 6, 2026, the Cardinals lost 52-60 in a game that highlighted their struggles against SE Louisiana. However, this time, the Cardinals flipped the script, demonstrating a significant improvement in their performance.

The market had priced the Cardinals as 5.5-point favorites according to DraftKings, with a total set at 132.5 points. The odds reflected a strong belief in the Cardinals' ability to win at home, as they were listed with a moneyline of -285, while the Lions were at +230. This game was crucial for both teams, but the Cardinals were expected to leverage their home court advantage effectively.

In terms of player performance, the Cardinals were led by a strong team effort, with key contributions from various players throughout the game. The scoring plays highlighted a mix of jump shots and layups that helped the Cardinals maintain a comfortable lead. The Lions, despite their best efforts, struggled to keep pace, particularly in the second half, where they were outscored significantly.

The conditions during the game were typical for a February evening in Texas, with a good crowd supporting the home team. Fans witnessed a competitive atmosphere, but ultimately, the Cardinals' execution and defensive effort proved too much for the Lions.

As the game progressed, viewers were treated to a display of skill and teamwork from the Cardinals, who managed to pull away in the second half. Notable scoring plays included a 25-foot three-point jumper by CJ Booker and a series of free throws that helped seal the victory.

Overall, this matchup served as a pivotal moment for the Lamar Cardinals, who not only secured a vital win but also demonstrated their potential as they approach the latter part of the season. The SE Louisiana Lions, conversely, will need to regroup and address their defensive issues if they hope to turn their season around.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	LAM -5.5	132.5 o -115 / u -105	SE Louisiana Lions +230 · Lamar Cardinals -285

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Leaders

PointsRob Lee Jr.28Lamar Cardinals
AssistsEian Lowe7Lamar Cardinals
ReboundsBraden East11Lamar Cardinals
PointsCJ Booker15SE Louisiana Lions
AssistsCJ Booker3SE Louisiana Lions
ReboundsIsaiah Gaines9SE Louisiana Lions

Recent form

Lamar Cardinals

Last 10: 4-5-1Streak L164.1 scored · 63.1 allowed per game3-2 at home

L63-64vs McNeese CowboysFeb 1
W82-61vs East Texas A&M LionsJan 28
D0-0vs East Texas A&M LionsJan 27
L81-88vs Stephen F. Austin LumberjacksJan 24
L76-89at LSU New Orleans PrivateersJan 20
W90-80at Nicholls ColonelsJan 17
W64-56vs Houston Christian HuskiesJan 13
W63-51vs Incarnate Word CardinalsJan 11
L52-60at SE Louisiana LionsJan 6
L70-82at McNeese CowboysJan 3

SE Louisiana Lions

Last 10: 2-8Streak L264.2 scored · 71.4 allowed per game0-5 away

L58-85at Stephen F. Austin LumberjacksJan 31
L66-76vs McNeese CowboysJan 28
W67-61vs Nicholls ColonelsJan 24
L65-68at UT Rio Grande Valley VaquerosJan 20
L56-68at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi IslandersJan 17
L76-79vs LSU New Orleans PrivateersJan 13
L61-73at McNeese CowboysJan 10
W60-52vs Lamar CardinalsJan 6
L63-73vs Stephen F. Austin LumberjacksJan 3
L70-79at Incarnate Word CardinalsDec 30

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	SE Louisiana Lions	Lamar Cardinals
Field goals	21-51	30-65
Field goal %	41	46
Three-pointers	8-21	8-23
Three-point %	38	35
Free throws	4-16	5-10
Free throw %	25	50
Rebounds	30	42
Offensive rebounds	7	15
Defensive rebounds	23	27
Assists	14	20
Steals	4	2
Blocks	3	4
Turnovers	9	6
Team turnovers	2	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	5	8
Fast-break points	5	10
Points in the paint	18	28
Fouls	9	10
Largest lead	2	23
Lead changes	1	1
Time in front	1	96

How the scoring went

1st Half20-25Isaiah Gaines makes 20-foot jumper
1st Half20-27Cody Pennebaker makes layup (King-Njhsanni Wilhite assists)
1st Half22-27Jeremy Elyzee makes layup
1st Half23-27Kyle Edison makes free throw 2 of 2
1st Half26-27Kyle Edison makes 24-foot three point jumper (Isaiah Gaines assists)
1st Half26-29Errol White makes 20-foot jumper (Rob Lee Jr. assists)
1st Half26-31Rob Lee Jr. makes 12-foot jumper
2nd Half26-34Andrew Holifield makes 24-foot three point jumper (King-Njhsanni Wilhite assists)
2nd Half28-34CJ Booker makes 22-foot jumper
2nd Half30-34CJ Booker makes layup
2nd Half32-34Isaiah Gaines makes 18-foot jumper (CJ Booker assists)
2nd Half34-34CJ Booker makes layup
2nd Half34-37Rob Lee Jr. makes 24-foot three point jumper (King-Njhsanni Wilhite assists)
2nd Half37-37Makhi Myles makes 23-foot three point jumper (Isaiah Gaines assists)
2nd Half37-38Braden East makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half37-41Rob Lee Jr. makes 23-foot three point jumper (Eian Lowe assists)
2nd Half40-41Kyle Edison makes 24-foot three point jumper (Makhi Myles assists)
2nd Half40-43Braden East makes layup (Eian Lowe assists)
2nd Half40-45Rob Lee Jr. makes 7-foot jumper
2nd Half40-47Rob Lee Jr. makes layup
2nd Half40-49Errol White makes 21-foot jumper (Rob Lee Jr. assists)
2nd Half40-52Rob Lee Jr. makes 24-foot three point jumper (Cody Pennebaker assists)
2nd Half40-54Jayden Gambrell makes 21-foot jumper (Eian Lowe assists)
2nd Half40-56Cody Pennebaker makes layup (Errol White assists)
2nd Half40-58Cody Pennebaker makes 19-foot jumper (Eian Lowe assists)
2nd Half41-58Makhi Myles makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half41-60Braden East makes layup
2nd Half41-62Braden East makes layup (Eian Lowe assists)
2nd Half43-62Jeremy Elyzee makes layup (CJ Booker assists)
2nd Half43-64Cody Pennebaker makes 21-foot jumper
2nd Half43-66Braden East makes layup (Eian Lowe assists)
2nd Half45-66Makhi Myles makes layup (Jeremy Elyzee assists)
2nd Half45-68Cody Pennebaker makes 6-foot jumper
2nd Half48-68CJ Booker makes 25-foot three point jumper (Makhi Myles assists)
2nd Half49-68Jeremy Elyzee makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half49-70Cody Pennebaker makes layup
2nd Half51-70CJ Booker makes 20-foot jumper (Isaiah Gaines assists)
2nd Half54-70CJ Booker makes 26-foot three point jumper (Jaiden Lawrence assists)
2nd Half54-71Braden East makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half54-73Rob Lee Jr. makes layup