BEAUMONT, Texas – The Cardinals are looking to bounce back against Nicholls, after dropping a nail biter to Abilene Christian, on Wednesday night in Thibodaux, La. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. (CT) from David R. Stopher Gymnasium.
The Cardinals (6-7, 2-2 Southland) are coming off a defeat on Jan. 4 to Abilene Christian. Sophomore
Angel Hastings recorded a new career-high in the loss, posting 29 points on 9-for-21 from the field. Hastings tallied five three-pointers, while junior
Jadyn Pimentel tallied eight points and four steals.
The Colonels (3-10, 0-4 Southland) come into the matchup after dropping their previous contest to Sam Houston State, 87-71. Nicholls is led by redshirt senior Airi Hamilton, who averages 11.3 points per game and scored a team-high 17 points in the loss to Sam Houston State.
This will mark the 41
st meeting between the programs on the hardwood, with the Cardinals holding the series advantage, 24-16. The Cardinals captured the previous meeting, 78-65, over the Colonels.
STANDOUT STAT
- Sophomore Angel Hastings recorded a new career-high of 29 points on 9-21 shooting from the floor. She finished the afternoon shooting 5-for-11 from the perimeter.
RECAPPING OUR LAST GAME
- With a career-high 29 points for Sophomore Angel Hastings, the Cardinals fell to Abilene Christian on Saturday afternoon in the Moody Coliseum, 78-72.
- Junior Jadyn Pimentel added to her steal total with four on the afternoon. Her season total comes to 50 and moves into the Top 5 nationally in steals. She ranks third in the nation with 4.17 SPG.
- Redshirt Senior Amber Vidal helped the Cardinal offense with 10 points. She also picked up five rebounds and three assists in the loss.
LAST TIME WE MET
- The Lamar University Cardinals remained unbeaten in Southland Conference play on Wednesday night after a 78-65 victory over Nicholls. The win for the Cards is its 38-straight victory at the Montagne Center.
- The Cards had four players score in double-figures led by Miya Crump with 22 points. Moe Kinard followed with 21. Jadyn Pimentel and Chastadie Barrs rounded out the double-figure scorers with 12 and 11 points respectfully.
