BEAUMONT, Texas - Lamar University looks to complete the sweep of its two home games this week at the Neches Federal Credit Union Arena at the Montagne Center with a Saturday afternoon contest against UL Monroe. The contest against the Warhawks (3-3) tip off at 2 p.m. from the Neches Federal Credit Union Arena at Montagne Center. The game will be streamed live on ESPN+.
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Previously
The Cardinals had seven players score in double figures to defeat the University of St. Thomas 94-32 Wednesday.
T'Aaliyah Miner led the Cardinals with a career-high 13 points, which she shared with
Sabria Dean.
Akasha Davis posted 12 points on a perfect five-of-five from the field while
Jacei Denley and
R'Mani Taylor tallied 11 points.
Kamryn Wilson and
NJ Weems each recorded 10 points for LU.
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61 in the First?
The Cardinals posted 61 points in the first half, which was the second-highest total in program history. It also marked the second time the Cardinals scored 60 points in the first half since the 2015-16 season. That year, LU tallied 63 points against Louisiana College (11/19) en route to a 99-34 victory.
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12 Three's A Makin'
LU connected on a season-high 12 three-pointers, which tied for the second highest total made in the
Aqua Franklin era. The Cardinals have hit 12 three pointers in two other games: Howard Payne (11/12/21) and McNeese (12/31/22). The highest total over the last five years was 13 against Texas Tech (11/19/21) while the most ever in a game is 20, which was set at Denver (11/23/18).
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All-Time vs. UL Monroe
The Cardinals are 7-27 all-time against the Warhawks, yet have won their last four meetings. Most recently, LU defeated ULM 72-50 on Nov. 21, 2012.
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About the Warhawks
UL Monroe is 3-3 following two losses at the Bank of Hawaii Classic to Hawaii (69-64) and Saint Mary's (68-61). The Warhawks currently average 73.3 points per game while conceding 64.3 and are led by three players averaging double figures in Jakayla Johnson (15.3 ppg), Meloney Thames (14.0 ppg), and Sakyia White (11.0 ppg).
Up Next
LU opens up Southland Conference play with a road trip south to UT Rio Grande Valley next Saturday. The tip off is scheduled for 2 p.m.
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