BAY MINETTE, Ala. (Jan. 19, 2026) (Interstat) — The Lawson State Cougars used a strong second half to defeat the Coastal Alabama Sun Chiefs 88-76 in a men’s junior college basketball game Monday.

Trailing 34-36 after the first quarter, Lawson State outscored Coastal Alabama 52-42 after halftime to secure the road victory. The win improved Lawson State’s season record to 5-7, while Coastal Alabama fell to 2-11.

The result defied pregame projections that narrowly favored the Sun Chiefs. Lawson State next plays at Gadsden State on Thursday. Coastal Alabama travels to Calhoun on Thursday.