Preview: Wallace State Lions at Lawson State Cougars

LAWSON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (Interstat) — The Lawson State Cougars (5-10) will host the Wallace State Lions (9-8) in a men’s junior college basketball game on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026.

The matchup features two Alabama Community College Conference teams looking to build momentum in the second half of the season. Wallace State enters with a winning record but is coming off an 88-82 road loss at Calhoun on Monday. Lawson State has struggled this season and fell 88-78 to Bishop State in its last outing.

A key matchup will be in the frontcourt between two of the league’s top performers. Wallace State’s Viczavious Madden has been dominant, averaging 20.8 points and 9.8 rebounds over his last four games. He scored 24 points in the loss to Calhoun. For Lawson State, De’Arion Holley is coming off a strong double-double performance of 21 points and 10 rebounds against Bishop State.

Wallace State has shown a potent offense, scoring 108 points in a win over Coastal Alabama on Jan. 29. Alongside Madden, Tyson Barrett (9 points, 11 rebounds, 3 blocks vs. Calhoun) and Trey Knight (12 points, 9 assists) provide balance. The Lions are 3-2 in their last five contests.

Lawson State’s recent form has been inconsistent, with just one win in its last five games. Beyond Holley, Jarett Fairley (20 points, 9 rebounds vs. Bishop State) offers secondary scoring. The Cougars will need to improve defensively after allowing an average of 93.2 points in their last five outings.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, this contest is projected to be a high-scoring tie, with a final score of Lawson State 100, Wallace State 100.

This game is the first of a regular-season home-and-home series. The teams will meet again at Wallace State on Thursday, March 5.

Up Next: Wallace State hosts Shelton State on Monday, Feb. 9. Lawson State hosts Southern Union State on Monday, Feb. 9.