BEAUMONT, Texas – Lamar University returns to Neches Federal Credit Union Arena at the Montagne Center Thursday evening, looking to end a two-game skid as it will face Arlington Baptist. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m., and the game will be streamed on ESPN+.

PREVIOUSLY
The Cardinals (1-2) fell, 78-28, Monday evening to Texas Tech in Lubbock. The Cardinals shot 11-of-60 from the field. Shaila Forman was LU's top scorer with eight points and grabbed five rebounds, while Jordan Pete netted six points.
 
COMFORTABLE AT HOME
Big Red has turned Neches Arena into a tremendous home-court advantage, winning 16 of the last 17 contests. Over the last three seasons, the Cardinals compiled a 37-3 home record. Lamar enters Thursday's contest riding a 13-game home non-conference winning streak, dating back to Dec. 6, 2023 against Loyola New Orleans.
 
ALL-TIME VS. ARLINGTON BAPTIST
This will be the first meeting all-time between the two teams.
 
ABOUT THE PATRIOTS
ABU (2-1), a Division II member of the National Christian College Athletic Association, comes into Beaumont having played an exhibition game at UT Permian Basin. Its most recent official game was a 76-41 victory over Manhattan Christian College. Joydan Overton scored a game-high 21 points, while Ayana Alvarez-Holmes added 12. The Patriots are averaging 66.3 points and 43.0 rebounds per game this season.
 
UP NEXT
Lamar returns to the road Monday afternoon to face Texas A&M at Reed Arena. The game starts at 4 p.m. and will be streamed on ESPN+.
 

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