| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NWST | 26 | 39 | 65 |
| MCN | 35 | 54 | 89 |
Shumate scores 15, McNeese beats Northwestern State 89-65
DJ Richards fights off defender for and-1
DJ Richards fights off defender for and-1
LAKE CHARLES, La. -- — Christian Shumate scored 15 points and McNeese cruised past Northwestern State 89-65 on Monday night.
Shumate also had eight rebounds for the Cowboys (19-2, 8-0 Southland Conference). DJ Richards scored 14 points and added three steals. Shahada Wells had 13 points and shot 4 for 9 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free throw line. It was the 14th straight victory for the Cowboys.
Chris Mubiru led the Demons (5-16, 3-5) with 17 points, adding four assists. Chase Forte totaled 16 points, six rebounds, five assists, two steals and two blocks. Cliff Davis finished with 15 points and four assists.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Jeff Malham
- Brent Dugas
- Nomi Kidwai
2023-24 Southland Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| McNeese | 17-1 | - | 30-4 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 14-4 | 3 | 21-12 |
| Nicholls | 13-5 | 4 | 20-14 |
| Lamar | 12-6 | 5 | 19-14 |
| SE Louisiana | 10-8 | 7 | 15-17 |
| Northwestern State | 7-11 | 10 | 9-23 |
| Texas A&M-Commerce | 6-12 | 11 | 13-20 |
| New Orleans | 4-14 | 13 | 10-23 |
| Houston Christian | 4-14 | 13 | 6-23 |
| Incarnate Word | 3-15 | 14 | 8-23 |
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