- Matchup: Northwestern State Demons vs Lamar Cardinals
- Date: Monday, February 9, 2026
- Venue: Montagne Center, Beaumont, TX
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Northwestern State Demons (6-17) are heading to Montagne Center this Monday to face off against the Lamar Cardinals (12-11).
In their previous match, the Northwestern State Demons fell to East Texas A&M with a final score of 74-68. The team recorded an impressive 51.9% shooting accuracy (27 of 52), including 7 successful three-point attempts out of 17. At the free-throw line, they converted 50.0% of their opportunities, hitting 7 out of 14. The Demons collected 25 rebounds, with 4 on offense, and notched 15 assists while forcing 11 turnovers and achieving 7 steals. Defensively, the Demons allowed East Texas A&M to shoot 51.9% from the floor. In comparison, East Texas A&M managed 14 assists and 5 steals with a total of 30 rebounds (4 offensive and 26 defensive), but did not register a block. They had a stellar 90.0% success rate from the free-throw line, making 9 of 10 attempts, and made 11 out of 25 three-point attempts. Fouls were relatively even, with Northwestern State committing 13 and East Texas A&M 12.
Key player Micah Thomas shone in this game, amassing 23 points from 10 of 15 shooting, contributing 2 rebounds in 34 minutes, and posting a field goal percentage of 66.7% alongside 2 assists.
As they enter this competition, the Demons hold a record of 6-17 this season. They average 11.9 turnovers and commit 17.7 fouls per game. As a unit, Northwestern State is grabbing 30.2 rebounds per game and has recorded 288 assists this season, ranking 295th nationally in assists. They convert 34.0% of their three-point attempts (148 of 435) and 73.9% at the free-throw line, averaging 71.3 points a game (295th in the nation) with a field goal percentage of 45.2%.
Defensively, the Demons force an average of 11.7 turnovers per game while drawing 19.2 personal fouls. They concede 36.9% shooting from beyond the arc and allow an average of 76.0 points per game, ranking 239th in Division I. The Northwestern State defense has a field goal percentage against of 47.9% (610 of 1,273) and surrenders 34.0 rebounds per game as a unit, ranking 239th in assists allowed with 326 given up this season.
In their last game, the Lamar Cardinals secured a win against SE Louisiana with a score of 73-54. They gathered a total of 36 rebounds (24 defensive and 12 offensive) and committed only 6 turnovers while achieving 2 steals. SE Louisiana was whistled for 9 fouls, sending the Cardinals to the line for 10 attempts, of which they converted 5, resulting in a free-throw percentage of 50.0%. From outside, Lamar succeeded on 8 out of 23 shots (34.8%) and concluded the game with a field goal percentage of 46.2% on 30 of 65 shooting. The Cardinals held SE Louisiana to a field goal percentage of 41.2%, with their opponents making 21 of 51 attempts. On the three-point line, Lamar held SE Louisiana to 38.1% (8 of 21) and limited them to 4 out of 16 free throws (25.0%). Regarding rebounding, Lamar allowed a total of 28 boards (6 offensive).
Rob Lee Jr. was instrumental for the Cardinals, finishing with 28 points on 11 of 22 shooting, amounting to a 50.0% field goal percentage, along with 4 rebounds and 3 assists in just 29 minutes of play.
The Cardinals sport a record of 12-11 for the current year. Offensively, Lamar records a shooting percentage of 43.8%, ranking 269th in Division I. They have amassed a total of 1,661 points this season, averaging 72.2 points per game, while collecting 38.0 rebounds per contest. They average 15.3 assists (106th in college hoops) and commit 11.9 turnovers per game while averaging 17.3 personal fouls and shooting 71.2% from the free-throw line.
The Lamar defense limits opponents to 35.2% shooting from behind the arc (161 of 457), while allowing 66.9% from the free-throw line. They surrender an average of 12.6 assists and 32.8 rebounds per game, ranking 115th and 82nd in Division I respectively. The Cardinals rank 51st in the nation for points per game allowed at 68.1. They force 12.4 turnovers per game and allow opposing teams to shoot 42.8% from the field (116th in college).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Take Lamar
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