Sharp scores 23 as Northwestern State knocks off Lamar 72-68

By The Associated Press

BEAUMONT, Texas (AP) — Demarcus Sharp scored 23 points as Northwestern State beat Lamar 72-68 on Saturday night.

Sharp added five rebounds and seven assists for the Demons (16-8, 8-3 Southland Conference). Ja’Monta Black shot 3 for 10 (3 for 9 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free throw line to add 13 points. Isaac Haney recorded 12 points and shot 4 for 11, including 4 for 8 from beyond the arc. The Demons prolonged their winning streak to six games.

The Cardinals (7-17, 3-9) were led by Chris Pryor, who recorded 20 points and six assists. Jason Thirdkill Jr. added 15 points and eight rebounds for Lamar. Jakevion Buckley also had nine points.

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These two teams both play Thursday. Northwestern State visits Texas A&M-Commerce while Lamar visits Incarnate Word.

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