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Recap - McNeese State Defeats Lamar 58-56

McNeese State earned a 58-56 victory over Lamar on Monday, getting 23 points from Shahada Wells at Montagne Center.

Javohn Garcia had 13 points for McNeese State and DJ Richards Jr. chipped in with 7 points. Mike Saunders Jr. had 2 assists for them, while Antavion Collum was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.

Lamar got 10 points from Chris Pryor in a losing cause and another 10 points from Adam Hamilton. Jakevion Buckley contributed 4 assists for them, while Adam Hamilton had 13 rebounds.

McNeese State was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

McNeese State had a 35-34 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

McNeese State heads into a battle against Nicholls State. Lamar, meanwhile, will have their next action against Northwestern State.