The Flames head to Beaumont, Texas tonight to take on the Lamar Cardinals.
1 – LAMAR IS 5-5
Their most notable win is a 63-60 victory over Oregon State of the Pac-12.
2- THE CARDINALS HAVE STRUGGLED LATELY
After starting the season 4-1, they’re 1-4 in their last 5 games and all 4 losses have been by double digits.
3 – THEY BEAT LIBERTY LAST SEASON
The Cardinals were 73-58 winners in the Vines Center last December.
4 – THEIR LEADING SCORER IS COLTON WEISBROD
The junior is averaging 15.5 points per game to lead the way for the Cards.
5 – LAMAR IS A MEMBER OF THE SOUTHLAND CONFERENCE
They were picked to finish 12th out of 13 teams in the coaches preseason poll.
6 – THE CARDINALS LAST MADE THE NCAA TOURNAMENT IN 2012
They lost the 16 seed play in game to Vermont 71-59.
7 – KENPOM GIVES THE FLAMES A 51% CHANCE OF WINNING
They predict a 71-70 victory for Liberty.
