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Lamar Cardinals host struggling Southeastern Louisiana Lions
Southland Conference matchup features teams heading in opposite directions
Feb. 1, 2026 at 11:47pm
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The Lamar Cardinals (11-11) will host the Southeastern Louisiana Lions (6-16) in a Southland Conference matchup on Monday, February 2, 2026 at the Montagne Center in Beaumont, Texas. Lamar has been solid at home this season, going 6-6, while Southeastern Louisiana has struggled on the road, winning just 2 of 13 away games. The Cardinals are led by junior guard Rob Lee Jr., who is averaging 16.5 points per game, while the Lions are paced by senior forward Peter Hemschemeier, who scored 18 points in the team's recent win over Nicholls.
Why it matters
This game represents a clash between two Southland Conference teams heading in opposite directions. Lamar has been competitive overall and strong at home, while Southeastern Louisiana has endured a difficult season, particularly on the road. The outcome could impact the conference standings and playoff positioning for both teams as the season winds down.
The details
Lamar is averaging 72.2 points per game this season and shooting 43.7% from the field, compared to 65.0 points per game and 40.4% shooting for Southeastern Louisiana. The Cardinals also hold advantages in rebounding, averaging 37.8 boards per contest compared to 32.3 for the Lions. Southeastern Louisiana has struggled defensively, allowing 85 points in a recent loss to Stephen F. Austin and 76 points in a defeat against McNeese State.
- The game will tip off at 7:00 PM ET on Monday, February 2, 2026.
- Southeastern Louisiana is coming off a 67-61 win over Nicholls on January 30th.
The players
Rob Lee Jr.
A junior guard for the Lamar Cardinals, Lee is the team's leading scorer, averaging 16.5 points per game.
Peter Hemschemeier
A senior forward for the Southeastern Louisiana Lions, Hemschemeier scored 18 points in the team's recent win over Nicholls.
What they’re saying
“We've got to find a way to get stops and limit their second-chance opportunities. Rob has been carrying us, but we need more balanced scoring to win this one.”
— Jared Nesbitt, Lamar Cardinals Head Coach
“This is a big game for us. We've struggled on the road, but we're confident we can pull off the upset if we play our game and get contributions from multiple guys.”
— Peter Hemschemeier, Southeastern Louisiana Lions Forward
What’s next
The winner of this game will take a step closer to securing a spot in the Southland Conference tournament, while the loser will face an uphill battle to make the postseason.
The takeaway
This game showcases the contrasting fortunes of two Southland Conference teams. Lamar has been solid at home and is led by a talented scorer in Rob Lee Jr., while Southeastern Louisiana has endured a difficult season and will need to overcome its road woes to pull off the upset.
