| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCN | 27 | 35 | 62 |
| AMCC | 38 | 31 | 69 |
Smith scores 19, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi tops McNeese State
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas -- Myles Smith had 19 points as Texas A&M-Corpus Christi topped McNeese State 69-62 on Wednesday night.
Javae Lampkins had 15 points for Texas A&M-Corpus Christi (10-14, 6-7 Southland Conference). Perry Francois added 11 points. Irshaad Hunte had three blocks for the Islanders. Smith shot 9 for 10 from the free-throw line.
The Islanders led by double digits the final four minutes until Sam Baker hit a 3-pointer to draw McNeese State within 67-58 with 1:35 remaining. The Cowboys forced a couple of turnovers in the final minute but drew no closer than seven points.
Sha'markus Kennedy had 16 points and 10 rebounds for the Cowboys (12-11, 7-5). Roydell Brown added 12 points and seven rebounds. Sam Baker had 10 points.
McNeese State plays Central Arkansas at home on Saturday. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi plays Stephen F. Austin at home next Wednesday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Ross Cullins
- Jason Barth
- Collin Dotson
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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