Incarnate Word hosts Lamar after Lusby's 20-point game

Lamar looks to extend win streak against Incarnate Word

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The Incarnate Word Cardinals will host the Lamar Cardinals in a Southland Conference matchup on Saturday. Incarnate Word is coming off a 93-71 loss to Stephen F. Austin, where Brynn Lusby scored 20 points. Lamar has won 7 of its last 10 games and is second in the Southland in points allowed and field goal percentage defense.

Why it matters

This game features two teams heading in opposite directions in the Southland Conference standings. Incarnate Word is looking to bounce back at home after a double-digit loss, while Lamar is trying to continue its strong conference play and solidify its position in the standings.

The details

Incarnate Word is 8-5 at home this season and 6-10 against opponents over .500. Lamar is 15-5 in conference play and second in the Southland in points allowed and field goal percentage defense. Incarnate Word scores 65.8 points per game, 7.6 more than the 58.2 Lamar gives up, while Lamar averages 63.6 points, 7.3 fewer than the 70.9 Incarnate Word allows.

  • The game will be played on Saturday, February 27, 2026 at 2 p.m. EST.
  • Lamar won the previous matchup between these two teams 78-62 on January 10, 2026.

The players

Brynn Lusby

A player for the Incarnate Word Cardinals who scored 20 points in their last game against Stephen F. Austin.

Madison Williams

Scored 16 points to help lead Lamar to a 78-62 win over Incarnate Word in their previous matchup on January 10, 2026.

Madison Cockrell

Averaging 9.6 points and 3.3 assists per game for the Incarnate Word Cardinals.

Kamryn Wilson

Averaging 11.4 points per game for the Lamar Cardinals.

Jacei Denley

Averaging 1.0 made 3-pointers per game over the last 10 games for the Lamar Cardinals.

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The takeaway

This Southland Conference matchup between Incarnate Word and Lamar will be an important game for both teams as they jockey for position in the conference standings. Incarnate Word will look to bounce back at home, while Lamar tries to continue its strong conference play and solidify its spot in the standings.