Northwestern State fell to conference-leading Lamar in their home finale, with the Cardinals securing an 80-64 win largely due to their superior performance at the free-throw line and capitalizing on turnovers.

The Big Picture

The game highlighted Lamar's strength in free throw shooting and their ability to convert turnovers into points effectively, showcasing their dominance in securing the win and the conference championship.

By the Numbers
  • Lamar made 28 free throws compared to NSU's 11.
  • The Cardinals scored 18 points off turnovers.
State of Play
  • NSU played competitively, but Lamar's efficiency from the field and free-throw line proved decisive.
  • Lamar's strong performance secured them the outright regular season Southland Conference championship.
Bottom Line

Lamar's mastery at the free-throw line and in capitalizing on turnovers led them to victory, clinching the conference championship and highlighting areas for improvement for Northwestern State.