From North Texas, Lambert moved to Kenyon College where he again coached both the men's basketball and football teams.

While with the Razorbacks, he led Arkansas to an overall record of 113 wins and 60 losses (113–60), two Southwest Conference championships and invitations to three and appearances in two NCAA Tournaments.

[2] While with the Tigers, he led Memphis State to an overall record of 87 wins and 45 losses (87–45) two appearances in two NCAA Tournaments.

[4] In April 1956, Lambert was hired to serve as head coach at Alabama.

[5] In 1957 Lambert also served as the head tennis coach for the Alabama Crimson Tide.