LamarStatesports Posted February 12, 2008 Report Posted February 12, 2008 The Lamar State College-Port Arthur men’s basketball team returns to the Carl Parker Center on Wednesday for a 7 p.m. rematch against Metro Athletic Conference rival Brookhaven College. Lamar State is 10-13 overall and 3-5 in conference play after losing 88-77 this past Saturday to Eastfield College in Mesquite. The victory gave Eastfield (19-6, 7-2) first place in the conference with a one-game lead over Brookhaven (21-4, 6-3). Brookhaven defeated Lamar State, 87-76, in Dallas on Jan. 19. The Bears started strong this season, going 16-1 during their non-conference schedule. Brookhaven was ranked No. 2 in the nation in mid-January, but dropped to third and now fourth after losing back-to-back conference games to North Lake and Mountain View. Brookhaven topped Cedar Valley, 88-70, Saturday at home. Lamar State travels to Dallas this Saturday for a rematch with Richland College. The Seahawks will close out the season with home conference games against North Lake College (Feb. 20) and Mountain View College (Feb. 23). The MAC tournament begins February 27 on the home court of the conference champion.
LamarStatesports Posted February 13, 2008 Author Report Posted February 13, 2008 Lamar State 85 Brookhaven 72 Four Seahawks scored in double figures, led by sophomore forward Sam Stelly with 21 points and 13 rebounds. Freshman guard Jason Williamson hit for 17 points, while his brother George, a sophomore forward, had 16 points. Sophomore guard Noah Cole added 12 points. Brookhaven was ranked No. 5 in the nation coming into the game. Lamar State moves to 4-5 in Metro Conference play and 11-13 overall. The Seahawks travel to Dallas this Saturday for a conference rematch with Richland College (4-5, 14-12). The Seahawks won the first meeting, 80-76, in Port Arthur.
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