Holifield's 23 lead Lamar past UL Monroe 79-66

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MONROE, La. (AP) — Andrew Holifield scored 23 points as Lamar beat UL Monroe 79-66 on Monday.

Holifield added six rebounds and three blocks for the Cardinals (2-1). Braden East scored 15 points and added nine rebounds. Jayden Gambrell went 4 of 10 from the field (2 for 6 from 3-point range) to finish with 11 points.

MJ Russell led the Warhawks (1-4) in scoring, finishing with 24 points, two steals and two blocks. Lavell Brodnex added 12 points and seven rebounds for UL Monroe. Przemek Hartman also had 11 points.

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