Led by Braden East’s 23 points, the Lamar Cardinals defeated the Incarnate Word Cardinals 63-51 on Saturday

ByThe Associated Press

January 10, 2026, 9:38 PM

BEAUMONT, Texas — Braden East had 23 points in Lamar’s 63-51 victory over Incarnate Word on Saturday.

East had five rebounds for the Cardinals (8-8, 3-4 Southland Conference). Rob Lee Jr. scored 13 points while shooting 5 for 13, including 3 for 7 from beyond the arc and added seven rebounds and five assists. Andrew Holifield shot 4 for 6, including 3 for 5 from beyond the arc to finish with 11 points.

Tahj Staveskie led the way for the Cardinals (8-8, 3-4) with 11 points, seven rebounds and seven assists. Marcus Glover added 10 points, six rebounds and three blocks for Incarnate Word. Harold Woods had nine points and eight rebounds.

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