NACHTIOCHES, La. (Interstat) — Jarret Williams tossed 5⅓ hitless innings as Lamar blanked Northwestern State 8-0 on Saturday afternoon. Williams struck out five and did not allow a baserunner. Ethan Oceguera followed with two hitless innings and Blayne Fritcher closed with 1⅔ hitless frames, striking out three.

The Cardinals (30-25) collected 13 hits. Beau Durbin went 3 for 3 with two RBIs, and Brayden Evans drove in two runs on two hits. Tab Tracy added two hits and an RBI from the leadoff spot. Lamar scored in the first, second, fourth, eighth and ninth innings.

Northwestern State (26-26) managed four hits off four pitchers but could not score. Chase Prestwich and Carter White each allowed two earned runs in relief. The Demons have lost three straight Southland Conference games. Lamar swept the season series, having won all three prior meetings in April.