Preview: Lamar State-Port Arthur Seahawks at Navarro Bulldogs

CORSICANA, Texas (Interstat) — Two men’s junior college basketball teams heading in opposite directions will meet Saturday when the Navarro Bulldogs host the Lamar State-Port Arthur Seahawks.

Navarro (12-14) enters the contest riding momentum from a decisive 94-75 victory over Paris on Wednesday. The Bulldogs’ offense was orchestrated by standout guard Jalyn Olson Patterson, who delivered a masterful performance with 18 points and 15 assists. His playmaking will be central to Navarro’s game plan.

In contrast, Lamar State-Port Arthur (6-15) looks to halt a two-game skid following a 90-77 road loss to Bossier Parish on Wednesday. The Seahawks will lean on the scoring prowess of Christian Andrews, who poured in 25 points in that defeat, adding six rebounds.

The season series stands at 1-0 in favor of the Seahawks, who earned a 73-67 home win over Navarro on Jan. 3. Saturday’s rematch offers the Bulldogs a chance for redemption on their home floor.

Recent form heavily favors Navarro. The Bulldogs have won three of their last five games, showcasing an explosive offense that has averaged 86 points in those victories. Lamar State-Port Arthur has struggled for consistency, with just two wins in its last ten outings. The Seahawks’ defense, allowing 90 points in its last game, will be tested by a Navarro squad coming off its highest scoring output of the season.

For Navarro, Patterson’s backcourt leadership is complemented by forward Brave Rutsindura, who notched a double-double with 10 points and 14 rebounds against Paris. Lamar State-Port Arthur will need secondary scoring beyond Andrews, with contributors like Martins Adonry (13 points, 8 rebounds vs. Bossier Parish) and J’mar Franklin (17 points) playing pivotal roles.

The matchup pits Navarro’s recent high-octane attack against a Lamar State-Port Arthur team seeking to replicate its earlier defensive success against the Bulldogs. A Navarro win would move the team closer to a .500 record, while the Seahawks aim to salvage a season split and build positive momentum for the final stretch.

Tip-off is set for Saturday, February 28, 2026.