BEAUMONT, Texas – The Lamar Cardinals started hot from the perimeter and shot 58.1 percent from the field for the game as they defeated the New Orleans Privateers 94-52 on Thursday night at Neches Federal Credit Union Arena at the Montagne Center.
The Cardinals got the jump on New Orleans with a 10-0 run in the first 2:53 of game action. New Orleans broke the run when
Alexis Calderon followed her own miss for a second chance bucket. From there, the deficit stabilized until Lamar went on another 7-0 run over the last 1:24 of the quarter to take a 22-8 advantage.
In the first half, the Cardinals drilled their first six three-point attempts. They also got out in transition with 16 fast break points and shot 64.3 percent from the field in the first half. It added up to a 48-22 Lamar lead at the break.
New Orleans came out strong offensively in the third quarter. They scored 21 points and were 8-of-11 from the field. However, Lamar's scoring pace didn't let up as they poured in 28 points on 10-of-16 from the floor.
The Cardinals finished the game with 12 triples on 26 attempts (46.2 percent). They came into the night second in the nation in three-point percentage. Lamar also had 27 assists to 14 turnovers.
INSIDE THE BOX
Jayla Kimbrough notched her third career double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds.
Nora Francois finished with 12 points and six boards. In her first start,
Chenai Mushore played 23 minutes and had six points with six rebounds.
NEXT UP
The Privateers will host Southeastern on Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Lakefront Arena.
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