| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UIW | 31 | 25 | 56 |
| MCN | 33 | 39 | 72 |
Kennedy, strong second half power victory for McNeese State
LAKE CHARLES, La. -- Sha'markus Kennedy had 12 points and 16 rebounds and McNeese State dominated the second half in a 72-56 victory over Incarnate Word on Wednesday night.
A.J. Lawson added 19 points for McNeese State (8-9, 3-3 Southland Conference). Dru Kuxhausen added 15 points. Myles Hutchinson had six assists for the Cowboys.
McNeese shot 64% in the second half. The Cowboys led 33-31 at halftime and an early 11-2 run in the second half helped put the game away.
Drew Lutz had 15 points for the Cardinals (4-12, 1-4). Vincent Miszkiewicz added 14 points and 13 rebounds. Keaston Willis, Incarnate Word's leading scorer, did not score and missed all six of his 3-point tries.
McNeese State plays at New Orleans on the road on Saturday. Incarnate Word plays at Stephen F. Austin on Saturday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Kerry Sitton
- Brian McNutt
- Raymond Shipps
2024-25 Southland Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| McNeese | 4-0 | - | 10-5 |
| Lamar | 4-0 | - | 9-6 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 3-1 | 1 | 10-6 |
| Nicholls | 3-1 | 1 | 9-6 |
| Northwestern State | 3-1 | 1 | 6-8 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 2-2 | 2 | 10-5 |
| Incarnate Word | 2-2 | 2 | 9-6 |
| Houston Christian | 2-2 | 2 | 5-10 |
| SE Louisiana | 1-3 | 3 | 7-8 |
| Stephen F. Austin | 0-4 | 4 | 7-8 |
| East Texas A&M | 0-4 | 4 | 2-13 |
| New Orleans | 0-4 | 4 | 2-13 |
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