Lamar knocks off East Texas A&M 65-55
COMMERCE, Texas (AP) — Alexis Marmolejos’ 13 points helped Lamar defeat East Texas A&M 65-55 on Saturday.
Marmolejos shot 5 for 9, including 2 for 5 from beyond the arc for the Cardinals (16-10, 11-4 Southland Conference). Andrew Holifield scored 10 points while going 3 of 7 and 4 of 5 from the free-throw line and added nine rebounds. Adam Hamilton finished 3 of 5 from the floor to finish with eight points.
The Lions (3-23, 1-14) were led in scoring by TJ Thomas, who finished with 11 points, four assists and four steals. East Texas A&M also got 10 points, four assists and three steals from Evan Phelps. Chris Adlam had seven points.
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Both teams next play Monday. Lamar visits Northwestern State and East Texas A&M plays Stephen F. Austin at home.
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