BEAUMONT, Texas (Interstat) — Keon Thompson scored 26 points to lead Stephen F. Austin to an 88-81 victory over Lamar in a men’s NCAA Division I basketball game Saturday at Montagne Center.

The Lumberjacks (17-3) used efficient offense, shooting 52.6% from the field and 48.1% from 3-point range, to secure the road win. Thompson added six rebounds and five assists. Lateef Patrick added 23 points for Stephen F. Austin.

The Cardinals (10-10) were led by Braden East, who had 15 points and 13 rebounds, and Rob Lee, who scored 19 points. Lamar committed 11 turnovers, leading to 12 Stephen F. Austin points.

Stephen F. Austin led 43-41 at halftime and maintained a narrow advantage throughout the second half. Lamar stayed close, scoring 30 points in the paint, but could not overcome the Lumberjacks’ shooting. Attendance was 1,498.