Lamar vs. Nicholls State Time, TV & Stream – Feb. 23

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The Lamar Cardinals (12-16, 7-12 Southland) will try to break a five-game losing streak when they host the Nicholls State Colonels (11-17, 10-9 Southland) on Monday, February 23, 2026 at Montagne Center. The matchup airs at 7 p.m. ET on CBS Sports Network.

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How to Watch Lamar vs. Nicholls State

  • Game day: Monday, February 23, 2026
  • Game time: 7 p.m. ET
  • TV channel: CBS Sports Network

Lamar 2025-26 Season Stats

Stat Rank
Field Goal % 43.5 285
Opp. Field Goal % 43.2 117
Rebounds Per Game 34.1 78
Opp. Rebounds Per Game 29.3 76
Turnovers Per Game 11.3 214
Opp. Turnovers Per Game 11.0 196

Nicholls State 2025-26 Season Stats

Stat Rank
Field Goal % 44.2 248
Opp. Field Goal % 48.2 350
Rebounds Per Game 27.0 354
Opp. Rebounds Per Game 32.3 255
Turnovers Per Game 11.1 199
Opp. Turnovers Per Game 14.1 20

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Lamar vs. Nicholls State Stat Insights

Points

  • The 71.5 points the Cardinals average are 5.3 fewer than the Colonels concede.
  • Lamar is 5-2 when scoring more than 76.8 points.
  • Nicholls State is 8-3 when allowing fewer than 71.5 points.
  • The Colonels average 74.0 points, only 4.6 more than the 69.4 the Cardinals allow.
  • Nicholls State is 10-9 when putting up over 69.4 points.
  • Lamar's record is 11-5 when it gives up less than 74.0 points.
  • The Cardinals have 59 more points than their opponents this year (2.1 per game), while the Colonels have been outscored by 78 (2.8 per game).

Shooting

  • The Cardinals shoot 43.5% from the field, 4.7% lower than the Colonels allow defensively.
  • Lamar has a 5-0 straight-up record when shooting better than 48.2% from the field.
  • The Colonels' 44.2% shooting percentage from the field is only 1.0% higher than the Cardinals have given up.
  • Nicholls State is 9-8 straight up when shooting above 43.2% from the field.

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Rebounding

  • The Cardinals average 34.1 rebounds, better than the Colonels by 7.1 boards per game.
  • Lamar is 11-8 overall when it finishes with more rebounds. Nicholls State is 8-16 when it falls short on the boards.
  • The Cardinals average 11.3 offensive boards, which is 2.7 more than the Colonels.
  • The Cardinals are 9-12 overall when they win the battle on the offensive glass. The Colonels are 5-8 when they fall short there.
  • Lamar is +4.8 in terms of rebounds per game, but Nicholls State is -5.3.

Lamar Upcoming Games

Date Opponent Home/Away
2/28/2026 Incarnate Word Away
3/2/2026 Houston Christian Away

Nicholls State Upcoming Games

Date Opponent Home/Away
2/28/2026 SE Louisiana Home
3/2/2026 McNeese Home

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