Southeastern Louisiana 12, at Lamar 14

BEAUMONT, Texas (Interstat) — In a defensive struggle that defied pregame projections, Lamar edged Southeastern Louisiana 14-12 on Saturday at Provost Umphrey Stadium to improve its season record. The game, a low-scoring affair characterized by stout defensive stands and missed offensive opportunities, was a stark contrast to the high-scoring shootout predicted by statistical models. Interstat’s game simulator had projected a final score of Southeastern Louisiana 38, Lamar 33, but the defenses dominated from the outset. After a scoreless first quarter, Lamar broke through just before halftime. The Cardinals engineered a methodical drive in the final minutes of the second quarter,… Read more...