LUBBOCK, Texas – Lamar University struggled to find an offensive rhythm as a cold-shooting night led to a 78-28 loss to Texas Tech at United Supermarkets Arena. The loss left Big Red winless on their two-game road trip.
Eight of the nine Cardinals who saw action scored, but none reached double figures.
Shaila Forman led Lamar with eight points and five rebounds, while
Jordan Pete added six points off the bench.
Kennedi Alexander finished with a team-high seven rebounds and
Solenne Olenga pulled down six boards.
The Cardinals generated quality offensive looks, but the shots wouldn't fall as they finished shooting 11-for-60 from the field, including one three-pointer, while also going 5-for-12 from the free-throw line. Texas Tech had the shooting touch, hitting 50 percent from the field and had four players score in double figures.
After tying the game at 2 following a layup from Olenga, the Red Raiders closed the first on a 22-6 run. Forman scored six of LU's eight points in the second quarter, but the Cardinals went into halftime trailing after shooting 17.6 percent from the field.
The second half was no better for the Cardinals, who made just five field goals and scored 12 points while having four players foul out.
Lamar returns to the Neches Federal Credit Union Arena at the Montagne Center on Thursday to host Arlington Baptist. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m., and the game will be streamed on ESPN+.
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