- Game: Lamar Cardinals vs UL Monroe Warhawks
- Date: Monday, November 17, 2025
- Location: Fant-Ewing Coliseum, Monroe, LA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Lamar Cardinals (1-1) will be facing the UL Monroe Warhawks (1-2) this Monday at the Fant-Ewing Coliseum.
In their previous matchup, the Lamar Cardinals were defeated by TCU, with a score of 78-65. They achieved a field goal percentage of 41.7% (25 of 60) and made 7 of 19 attempts from beyond the arc. From the free-throw line, they converted 8 of their 12 attempts, yielding a conversion rate of 66.7%. On the boards, the Cardinals collected 24 rebounds, including 8 offensive. With 13 assists, they also forced 12 turnovers and recorded 8 steals. Defensively, Lamar allowed TCU to shoot 50.9% from the field, as the Horned Frogs made 27 of 53 attempts. TCU tallied 15 assists and 7 steals while securing 32 rebounds (10 offensive and 22 defensive), but they did not register a block. TCU managed a free throw percentage of 66.7%, sinking 16 of 24 attempts, alongside 8 successful long-range shots out of 19 attempts. Lamar was assessed 22 personal fouls compared to TCU’s 14.
Key player Rob Lee Jr. played a significant role, scoring 26 points on 9 of 20 shooting. He logged 29 minutes, grabbing 1 rebound and distributing 1 assist, shooting 45.0% from the field.
Currently, Lamar holds a season record of 1-1, averaging 79.0 points per game (205th nationally) with a shooting percentage of 47.2%. Their 3-point shooting stands at 36.2% (17 of 47) and they convert 71.4% of free throw attempts. As a unit, the Cardinals are averaging 37.0 rebounds and have dished out 36 assists this season, ranking 277th in assists in college basketball. They are averaging 11.5 turnovers and 20.0 personal fouls per game.
On the defensive side, the Cardinals force an average of 16.5 turnovers per game and draw 15.5 personal fouls. They concede 40.0% shooting from 3-point range and rank 88th in D-1 for opponent points allowed (65.5). The Cardinals’ defense permits a field goal percentage of 41.5% (44 of 106) and averages 31.5 rebounds per game, ranking 59th in assisting fewer shots with 27 assists given up this campaign.
In their last outing, the UL Monroe Warhawks secured a commanding 88-55 victory over Rust College. They allowed Rust College to gather a total of 29 rebounds (9 offensive). From beyond the arc, UL Monroe struggled, shooting just 10.5% (2 of 19), but achieved an impressive 87.5% from the free-throw line by making 7 of 8 attempts. Rust College shot 34.3% (23 of 67) overall, while UL Monroe dominated with a field goal percentage of 52.4% (33 of 63). The Warhawks converted 7 of 23 3-point attempts (30.4%) and sank 15 free throws at an 83.3% success rate. Rust College committed 13 fouls, leading to 18 free-throw attempts for the Warhawks, who also forced 13 turnovers while racking up 11 steals. They gathered 31 defensive rebounds and 7 offensive boards, totaling 38 rebounds for the game.
Martavious Russell was a vital contributor for the Warhawks, scoring 20 points on 7 of 13 shooting, achieving a field goal percentage of 53.8%, along with 3 rebounds and 1 assist during his 24 minutes on the court.
So far this season, UL Monroe has a record of 1-2. They commit 14
fouls per game and shoot 71.9% from the free-throw line. The team averages 14.7 assists per game (ranked 203rd nationally) and experiences 13.7 turnovers on average. UL Monroe has scored a total of 235 points this season, translating to 78.3 points per game, with a shooting percentage of 47.2% from the field, placing them 140th in the nation.
Defensively, the Warhawks rank 289th in giving up points, allowing 81.0 per game. They force 15.3 turnovers each game and permit opponents to shoot 45.5% from the field (268th in the country). UL Monroe allows a 3-point shooting percentage of 35.4% (28 of 79) and their rivals convert 74.5% of free throw attempts. Overall, they yield 17.0 assists and 39.7 total rebounds per game, ranking them 325th and 310th respectively in college basketball.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on UL Monroe
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