Century-topping McNeese downs NAIA Paul Quinn by 42
LAKE CHARLES, La. -- Dru Kuxhausen scored a career-high 32 points and McNeese State beat NAIA-member Paul Quinn 109-67 on Wednesday night.
Kuxhausen scored 30 (10 of 18) from behind the 3-point line. He sank a school record seven 3s in the first half, and his 10 overall set a school record. He was 11-of-19 shooting overall.
A.J. Lawson had 19 points and a career-high 10 assists for McNeese State (5-6), which earned its fifth consecutive home victory. Sam Baker added 18 points. Roydell Brown had 15 points and 11 rebounds for the home team.
McNeese State is undefeated (4-0) when scoring at least 100 points this season. The 109 points were a season best for McNeese State.
Mateo Eschelk had 19 points for the Tigers, whose season-opening losing streak reached five games. Chris Scaife added 11 points. Spencer McElway had 11 rebounds and four blocks.
McNeese State plays Stephen F. Austin at home on Saturday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Andre Crawford
- Steven Chiara
- Carl Gray
2024-25 Southland Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| McNeese | 8-0 | - | 14-5 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 6-2 | 2 | 13-7 |
| Nicholls | 5-3 | 3 | 11-8 |
| SE Louisiana | 5-3 | 3 | 11-8 |
| Lamar | 5-3 | 3 | 10-9 |
| Northwestern State | 5-3 | 3 | 8-10 |
| Houston Christian | 5-3 | 3 | 8-11 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 4-4 | 4 | 12-7 |
| Incarnate Word | 2-6 | 6 | 9-10 |
| New Orleans | 2-6 | 6 | 4-15 |
| Stephen F. Austin | 1-7 | 7 | 8-11 |
| East Texas A&M | 0-8 | 8 | 2-17 |
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