The Incarnate Word Cardinals (14-11) can extend a five-game home winning streak when they meet the Lamar Cardinals (11-16). Action begins at 5:30 pm ET on Saturday, Feb. 27.
The Cardinals enter this game hoping for similar success after topping Houston Baptist 97-91 in their last matchup. Derail Green was the team’s leading scorer with 23 points on 10-for-16 shooting. The Cardinals, meanwhile, are feeling some disappointment after their ugly 79-58 loss against Stephen F. Austin in their last game. Josh Nzeakor had a team-high 11 points.
This is the second game of the year between these two teams, with the Cardinals winning the first matchup 74-71. Jontrell Walker had a standout performance in the victory, putting up 17 points, five rebounds, one assist, one steal, and three three-pointers.
Notes
Lamar lost its last game by a 21-point margin. In games decided by a margin of 18 points or more, Incarnate Word is 4-4. Lamar is also 4-4 in blowouts this season.
The Incarnate Word Cardinals average a field goal percentage of 42.9% this season. The Lamar Cardinals have an underachieving record of 3-13 when opponents have a FG% of 42.9% or greater.
The Incarnate Word Cardinals rank lower for their field goal percentage (230th) than they do for their effective field goal percentage (200th), but the Lamar Cardinals have a better FG% ranking (264th) than eFG% ranking (283rd).
Lamar, the 37th-ranked team in rebounding, registers an average of 40.0 rebounds per game. Incarnate Word does worse, ranked 300th with 33.5.
On average, Incarnate Word makes 7.1 steals per game. Lamar is an abysmal 2-8 when it gives up at least 7 steals.
