(Interstat) — Lamar escaped with a 75-72 men’s junior college basketball victory over Western Nebraska on Wednesday night. The Runnin’ Lopes built a 52-34 halftime lead but had to withstand a second-half rally by the Cougars. RJ Foreman led Lamar with 16 points and nine rebounds, while Ahmed Cisse added a team-high 19 points. Noah Jones paced Western Nebraska with 17 points. Lamar improved to 5-11 with the win, while Western Nebraska fell to 4-14.