Box Score HOUSTON, Texas – Lamar University clinched a share of the Southland Conference regular-season championship by playing Houston Christian to a 1-1 tie Sunday evening. Sydney Williams scored the Cardinals' lone goal off a header from a corner kick that gave LU a 1-0 lead.

LU (9-2-5, 6-1-2 SLC) maintains a three-point lead over the Huskies atop the league standings entering the regular-season finale. Big Red will need a win or draw Thursday to secure the title outright.

The Cardinals recorded 11 shots, including five on goal. Emma Oubrik was credited with the assist on Williams' goal. HCU finished with eight shots.

Kamryn Harvey nearly gave Lamar the lead twice in the opening two minutes, but HCU goalkeeper Emmy McKeon made saves on both attempts. The Huskies registered two off-target shots in the first 13 minutes, but LU did not allow another attempt for the remainder of the half. The Cardinals added four shots of their own, including an opportunity in the 25th minute that sailed just over the crossbar, as the teams entered halftime scoreless.

Each side recorded three shots during the opening 25 minutes of the second half. Lamar broke through in the 72nd minute when Oubrik sent a corner kick into the box and Williams headed it home for a 1-0 advantage. The lead was short-lived as HCU converted its corner-kick opportunity in the 75th minute to level the match. The Huskies produced the match's final scoring chance in the 79th minute, but neither team could find the winner.

The Cardinals will look to lock up the No. 1 seed in the SLC Tournament Thursday when they host McNeese in the regular-season finale. Lamar will also honor its seniors before the match as part of Senior Night festivities. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m., and the match will be streamed on ESPN+.