Lamar State College Port Arthur used a big push to start the second half to run away with a huge non-conference men's basketball win on Monday afternoon as the Seahawks beat Lone Star College-Tomball 82-42 in the second day of their home New Year Classic.

The Hawks, now 9-5 for the season, have taken back-to-back wins after beating Victoria College 119-57 on Sunday.

Against Tomball, the Seahawks started out slow, taking a 34-20 lead into the halftime break. Out of the locker room, though, LSCPA dominated, going on a 19-4 run to put the game out of reach of the Timberwolves.

Port Arthur freshman Darion Chatman came off the bench to score 20 points with six rebounds to lead the Seahawks, while sophomore guard Tevin Baker added 16 points with three rebounds, three assists and three steals. Another Port Arthur freshman, Jamyus Jones, added 12 points and three steals, while freshman Devaughn Thomas, who picked up his first 30-point collegiate game on Sunday, added 12 points with five rebounds Monday.

The Seahawks will take this win streak into NJCAA Region 14 play when it restarts this Friday against Trinity Valley Community College. LSCPA, which is 1-2 in league play, hosts the Cardinals for a 6 p.m. tipoff at the Carl Parker Center. TVCC is 13-1 overall and 2-0 in Region 14 play, bringing a four-game win streak to the Parker.