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Lamar up by six at the first media timeout. 8-2 LU up. ESPN having technical difficulties.

Lamar leads 8 to 2 over SHSU at the first media timeout.

Sam with a 1 point lead at the second media timeout. 17 - 16.

Sam went on a 8 to 0 run and the score is now in favor of the Kat's 25 to 17.

The Cards battled back and tied the score at 28 but Sam scored the last two baskets a 32 to 28 lead.

LU offense goes to sleep over the last five minutes, with multiple turnovers and missed shots giving 25 to Sam while only scoring 5. Half time and LU is down by twenty.

LU offense goes to sleep over the last five minutes, with multiple turnovers and missed shots giving 25 to Sam while only scoring 5. Half time and LU is down by twenty.

 

Sullivan's two early fouls didn't help. Let's see how the Cardinals come out after halftime. They may not win but hopefully they'll make it competitive.

Well the first 5 minutes of the second half didn't go our way as SHSU has built a 30 point lead.

Girls came out cold, but have battled back. 6:40 left in the 3rd, Lamar down 44-41.

Girls came out cold, but have battled back. 6:40 left in the 3rd, Lamar down 44-41.

 

Hopefully, the lady's come out with a W.

End of 3rd Quarter for girls game, Cards down 54-47. Getting beat on the boards and Kats are beating us down the court on fast breaks. Outside shooting has not been good.

LU men problems, smaller than opponents on average, poor shooting from three point land, turnovers, poor coaching. All this adds up to a 35 point loss. Bad news is unless there is a change it will only get worse next year with the move to the WAC.

End of 3rd Quarter for girls game, Cards down 54-47. Getting beat on the boards and Kats are beating us down the court on fast breaks. Outside shooting has not been good.

 

Outside shooting was terrible for the men as well. Let's go Lady's!

Guys lose at Sam 96-71. At least the Kats didn

Edited January 14, 20215 yr by Skinny1

In girls game, Cards down by 2 with 11.1 seconds left. Kats ball.

In girls game, Cards down by 2 with 11.1 seconds left. Kats ball.

 

Dang, the girls are playing with a lot of heart!

Cards down by 4 with 8.8 seconds left.

Lamar hits 3 point buzzer beater to send game to OT! Score: 71-71.

Cards down by 4 with 8.8 seconds left.

 

Overtime! Must be a great game!

2:40 left in OT, Lady Cards leading 77-71. Sam

Lady Cards go cold last 2 minutes of OT. Sam ahead 81-80, 25 seconds left.

Cards turnover, lose 83-80! Too many turnovers and Sam made too many free throws in OT