THIBODAUX, Louisiana — In an exciting matchup on Monday, Ja’Sean Jackson led Lamar to a slim 78-74 victory over Nicholls State, contributing significantly with 18 points.
Jackson showcased his shooting skills, hitting 5 of 8 attempts from the field and converting 8 of 10 free throws, helping the Cardinals improve their record to 10-9 overall and 5-3 in the Southland Conference.
Alexis Marmolejos supported the effort with 12 points, successfully landing 3 of 8 shots, including 3 out of 5 from beyond the arc, along with securing seven rebounds.
Additionally, Cody Pennebaker also scored 12 points for the Cardinals, going 4 for 10 from the field and making 2 of 3 shots from 3-point range.

For the Colonels, Jamal West excelled with an impressive performance, scoring 22 points and grabbing 10 rebounds, while also recording three blocks.
Michael Gray Jr. aided the team by scoring 19 points and pulling down six rebounds.
Byron Ireland contributed to the Colonels’ points with 15, along with seven rebounds and two steals.

Both teams are set to play again on Saturday, with Lamar preparing to host East Texas A&M, while Nicholls State will head to Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.