- Matchup: Nicholls Colonels vs Lamar Cardinals
- Date: Monday, February 23, 2026
- Venue: Montagne Center, Beaumont, TX
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Lamar Cardinals (12-16) are set to host the Nicholls Colonels (11-17) at Montagne Center this coming Monday.
In their previous game, the Nicholls Colonels suffered a narrow defeat against Stephen F. Austin, with a final score of 81-78. The Colonels committed 18 personal fouls while Stephen F. Austin had 14. From long-range, Nicholls made 13 out of 33 attempts. Stephen F. Austin converted 12 of 18 free throws, resulting in a shooting percentage of 66.7%. On the boards, Stephen F. Austin recorded a total of 28 rebounds (eight offensive and 20 defensive) but did not make any blocks. The team also had 18 assists and nine steals during the match. Defensively, Nicholls allowed their opponents a shooting percentage of 47.5% from the field, permitting 28 buckets out of 59 attempts. They recorded 16 assists, forced 10 turnovers, and achieved five steals in the game, while grabbing 22 rebounds (three offensive). At the charity stripe, the Colonels were successful on 9 of 11 attempts for an 81.8% conversion rate. Overall, Nicholls finished the game shooting 53.8% from the field (28 of 52) and made 13 out of 26 three-point attempts.
Zee Hamoda made a significant impact on the game, posting a shooting percentage of 72.7% and contributing one assist. He played for 37 minutes and secured five rebounds, scoring 24 points on 8 of 11 shooting.
Nicholls State enters the game with an overall record of 11-17 for the season. The team averages 74.0 points per game (241st in NCAA basketball) and has a shooting percentage of 44.2%. They average 34.8% from beyond the arc (251 of 721) and hit 66.7% from the free-throw line. As a unit, Nicholls collects 30.1 rebounds per game and has recorded 375 assists this year, which ranks 216th in NCAA basketball in assists. The team averages 11.6 turnovers and commits 18.3 fouls per game.
Defensively, the Colonels manage to force an average of 14.7 turnovers per game while drawing 17.2 fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 35.6% from beyond the arc and rank 259th in Division 1 for points allowed per game at 76.8. The Colonels’ defense permits a field goal percentage of 48.2% (744 of 1,542) and gives up an average of 36.5 rebounds per game, ranking 286th in Division 1 for allowed assists with a total of 412.
In their last game, the Lamar Cardinals experienced a setback, losing to New Orleans with a score of 77-71. The Cardinals managed to grab 17 defensive rebounds and 19 offensive rebounds, totaling 36. They also turned the ball over 13 times while making six steals. New Orleans was called for 22 fouls, sending the Cardinals to the free-throw line for 24 attempts, of which they made 14 for a conversion rate of 58.3%. From three-point range, Lamar hit 9 of 31 shots (29.0%). Overall, they finished the game shooting 24 for 66 from the field, yielding a shooting percentage of 36.4%. The Lamar defense allowed New Orleans to shoot 45.5% from the floor with 25 made shots out of 55 attempts. The opposition converted 30.0% of their three-point attempts (6 of 20) and hit 21 of 27 free throws (77.8%). Regarding rebounding, Lamar allowed New Orleans to collect 40 rebounds in total (14 offensive).
Andrew Holifield was a notable contributor for the Cardinals during this game, hitting 4 of 14 attempts for a shooting percentage of 28.6% and grabbing nine rebounds. He contributed 14 points in 34 minutes of play and also provided three assists.
The Lamar Cardinals have recorded 12 wins and 16 losses this season. Offensively, they shoot 43.5% from the field, placing them 286th in NCAA basketball. They have scored a total of 2,002 points this season, averaging 71.5 points per game, along with 37.6 rebounds per game. The Cardinals post an average of 14.9 assists per game (121st in NCAA basketball) and incur 11.8 turnovers per contest. They average 17.6 personal fouls per game while shooting 70.8% from the free-throw line.
Defensively, Lamar is ranked 67th in Division 1 for points allowed per game, giving up 69.4. They force an average of 11.6 turnovers per game and permit teams to shoot 43.2% from the field (121st in Division 1). The Cardinals allow 35.6% from three-point range (197 of 554) while opponents convert 68.1% of their free throws. They yield an average of 13.5 assists and 33.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 187th and 95th in NCAA basketball, respectively.
Who do you think will prevail in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Nicholls State
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