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The Lamar Cardinals (5-6, 0-2 Southland) will try to break a four-game losing streak when they visit the Northwestern State Demons (3-8, 1-1 Southland) on Monday, December 29, 2025 at Prather Coliseum. The contest airs at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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How to Watch Lamar vs. Northwestern State
- Game day: Monday, December 29, 2025
- Game time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream:
Lamar 2025-26 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 43.6 | 272 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 43.4 | 173 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 34.8 | 111 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 29.8 | 121 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 11.6 | 187 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 13.6 | 73 |
Northwestern State 2025-26 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 45.2 | 207 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 48.1 | 340 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 26.8 | 357 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 31.2 | 198 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 11.9 | 211 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 11.6 | 214 |
Lamar vs. Northwestern State Stat Insights
Points
- The 72.9 points the Cardinals average are 6.9 fewer than the Demons concede.
- Lamar is 2-1 when putting more than 79.8 points on the board.
- Northwestern State has a 2-0 record when giving up less than 72.9 points.
- The Demons average 74.2 points, 5.3 more than the Cardinals concede.
- Northwestern State is 3-4 when scoring more than 68.9 points.
- Lamar's record is 5-1 when it allows less than 74.2 points.
- The Cardinals have outscored opponents by 44 points this season (4.0 per game), but the Demons have been outscored by 62 points (5.6 per game).
Shooting
- The Cardinals shoot 43.6% from the field, 4.5% lower than the Demons concede defensively.
- Lamar is 2-0 when shooting higher than 48.1% from the field.
- The Demons shoot 45.2% from the field, just 1.8% higher than the Cardinals allow.
- Northwestern State is 3-4 when shooting higher than 43.4% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Cardinals pull down 34.8 rebounds per game, besting the Demons by 8.0 boards per contest.
- Lamar is 5-2 overall when tops in terms of rebounding. Northwestern State is 0-8 when coming up short on the glass.
- The Cardinals pull down 11.5 offensive rebounds per game, 3.8 more than the Demons.
- When the Cardinals grab more offensive rebounds, they are 5-4 overall. When grabbing fewer, the Demons are 0-7.
- Lamar is +5.0 in terms of rebounds per game, but Northwestern State is -4.4.
Lamar Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2025 | East Texas A&M | Away |
| 1/2/2026 | McNeese | Away |
| 1/5/2026 | SE Louisiana | Away |
Northwestern State Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2025 | SFA | Home |
| 1/3/2026 | New Orleans | Home |
| 1/5/2026 | Nicholls State | Away |