On Sunday, December 31, former Link Year standout Lamar Wright’s college team lost in an NCAA D1 game

SIU Edwardsville Cougars Coach Brian Barone (2024) | SIU Edwardsville Cougars

By Metro East Sun

Jan 1, 2024

On Sunday, December 31, former Link Year standout, Lamar Wright’s current college team, the SIU Edwardsville Cougars, lost 70-78 in their NCAA D1 game against the Western Illinois Leathernecks.

The game took place in Edwardsville, Illinois. This was the first matchup against the Western Illinois Leathernecks this season.

The SIU Edwardsville Cougars’ next game is scheduled for Thursday, January 4 at 7 p.m. in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Name: Lamar Wright

Position: Forward

Hometown: Memphis

Height: 6′7″

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