BEAUMONT, Texas (Interstat) — Lamar held off Southeastern Louisiana 14-12 in a defensive contest Saturday at Provost Umphrey Stadium. The Cardinals improved to 8-2, while the Lions fell to 7-3.

Lamar quarterback Robert Coleman connected with JaCorey Hyder for a 9-yard touchdown pass just before halftime. Major Bowden’s 1-yard rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter provided the winning margin. The Lions’ offense was held to a pair of Guillermo Garcia Rodriguez field goals and a late rushing touchdown by punter Jack Hunter, but failed on the ensuing two-point conversion attempt. Deantre Jackson rushed for 146 yards for Southeastern Louisiana in the loss.