Larry Johnson scores 22 to help McNeese slip past Lamar 64-63

By Canadian Press on January 31, 2026.

BEAUMONT, Texas (AP) — Larry Johnson scored 22 points to help McNeese hold off Lamar 64-63 on Saturday.

Johnson shot 8 of 14 from the field, including 3 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 4 from the free-throw line for the Cowboys (18-4, 11-2 Southland Conference). Jerrell Colbert totaled 10 points, 12 rebounds and five blocks.

The Cardinals (11-11, 6-7) were led by Rob Lee Jr., who finished with 25 points. Lamar also got 13 points, 13 rebounds and two blocks from Braden East. Jayden Gambrell scored nine points.

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