LAMAR CARDINALS MEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Lamar University fields its men's basketball program in Beaumont, Texas, where the Cardinals have competed since the institution's founding in 1923 with an 18,050-student enrollment. Under coach Alvin Brooks, the team operates from the Montagne Center and competes in the Southland Conference as a Division I-FCS member during the winter season. With 15 players on the roster, the Cardinals are navigating a 12-15 overall record that includes a 5-4 conference mark showing relative strength within conference play despite a 5-8 road deficit.
Lamar's scoring profile reveals a narrow margin between offensive output and defensive efficiency, averaging 71.5 points per game while holding opponents to 69.1 PPG—a 2.4-point differential that underscores competitive game-to-game results. The home court at Montagne Center provides an advantage the team has leveraged more effectively, posting a 7-7 home record compared to the 5-8 road record, a 2-game disparity typical of programs adjusting to conference-level competition. Brooks' squad balances tournament-bubble territory with conference play where their 5-4 mark places them competitively within Southland Conference standings during the winter campaign.
KEY FACTS
| School | Lamar University |
| Sport | Men's Basketball |
| Conference | Southland Conference |
| Division | D1-FCS |
| Location | Beaumont, Texas |
| Venue | Montagne Center |
| Head Coach | Alvin Brooks |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Jayden Barrs | G |
| 32 | Janko Bulajic | C |
| 4 | Braden East | F |
| 51 | Izuchukwu Emelife | C |
| 20 | Spencer Ezewiro | F |
| 5 | Jayden Gambrell | G |
| 22 | Andrew Holifield | F |
| 8 | B.B. Knight | G |
| 24 | Rob Lee Jr. | G |
| 11 | Eian Lowe | G |
| 0 | Cody Pennebaker | G |
| 1 | Quinton Sanders | G |
| 12 | Christian Thomas | PF |
| 10 | Errol White | F |
| 3 | King-Njhsanni Wilhite | G |
SEASON RECORD
12-19
Overall
7-9
Home
5-10
Away
5-7
Conference
69.9 PPG / 69.1 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 3 | Texas A&M-San Antonio Jaguars | W 93-53 |
| Nov 11 | TCU Horned Frogs | L 65-78 |
| Nov 18 | UL Monroe Warhawks | W 79-66 |
| Nov 23 | Montana Grizzlies | W 68-63 |
| Nov 24 | Oakland Golden Grizzlies | L 68-83 |
| Nov 30 | Our Lady of the Lake Saints | W 90-46 |
| Dec 4 | Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns | W 65-55 |
| Dec 7 | Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders | L 49-57 |
| Dec 11 | San Diego State Aztecs | L 71-89 |
| Dec 17 | UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros | L 72-83 |
| Dec 21 | Omaha Mavericks | L 82-85 |
| Dec 30 | Northwestern State Demons | W 76-61 |
| Dec 31 | East Texas A&M Lions | W 69-62 |
| Jan 3 | McNeese Cowboys | L 70-82 |
| Jan 6 | SE Louisiana Lions | L 52-60 |
| Jan 11 | Incarnate Word Cardinals | W 63-51 |
| Jan 13 | Houston Christian Huskies | W 64-56 |
| Jan 17 | Nicholls Colonels | W 90-80 |
| Jan 20 | New Orleans Privateers | L 76-89 |
| Jan 24 | Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks | L 81-88 |
| Jan 27 | East Texas A&M Lions | -- |
| Jan 28 | East Texas A&M Lions | W 82-61 |
| Feb 1 | McNeese Cowboys | L 63-64 |
| Feb 3 | SE Louisiana Lions | W 73-54 |
| Feb 7 | Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks | L 74-84 |
| Feb 10 | Northwestern State Demons | L 68-70 |
| Feb 14 | Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders | L 63-76 |
| Feb 17 | UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros | L 65-70 |
| Feb 22 | New Orleans Privateers | L 71-77 |
| Feb 24 | Nicholls Colonels | L 52-53 |
| Feb 28 | Incarnate Word Cardinals | L 60-72 |
| Mar 3 | Houston Christian Huskies | L 53-75 |
ANALYTICS
+0.8
Pt Diff
L8
Streak
49.6%
SOS
#286
T-Rank
Barthag: 0.2617
100.9
Adj O
110.5
Adj D
OTHER SPORTS AT LAMAR
SOUTHLAND CONFERENCE MEN'S BASKETBALL PROGRAMS
- East Texas A&M Lions
- Houston Christian Huskies
- McNeese State Cowboys
- Nicholls State Colonels
- Northwestern State Northwestern State
- Southeastern Louisiana Lions
- Stephen F. Austin State Lumberjacks
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Islanders
- Texas Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros
- New Orleans Privateers
- the Incarnate Word Cardinals
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Texas Men's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Lamar Men's Basketball compete in?
- Lamar Cardinals Men's Basketball competes in the Southland Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.
- Where does Lamar play men's basketball home games?
- Lamar Men's Basketball plays home games at Montagne Center in Beaumont, TX.
- Who is the head coach of Lamar Men's Basketball?
- The head coach of Lamar Cardinals Men's Basketball is Alvin Brooks.
- When was Lamar Men's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Lamar Men's Basketball is not currently available.