Lamar Second-Half Rally Falls Short in Hammond

HAMMOND, La. – In a series that has been defined by one-score games, the 2026 version of the Lamar vs. Southeastern Louisiana contest followed a similar script, but unfortunately for the Red and White, the Lions got the upper hand Saturday, 34-31. Lamar outgained SLU, 424-305, but it was a first-half stretch that saw the Lions score 21-unanswered that wound up costing Lamar (5-2/3-1 SLC). Junior Aiden McCown finished the night completing 27-of-46 passes for 297 yards and two scores. McCown’s favorite target was Blake Thomas who hauled in seven passes for 109 yards and two touchdowns. The Cardinals finished…