Scott carries McNeese St. over Northwestern St. 80-75

NATCHITOCHES, La. -- — Zach Scott had 21 points as McNeese State narrowly beat Northwestern State 80-75 on Saturday.

Brendan Medley-Bacon and Christian Shumate both had 14 points and seven rebounds for McNeese State (10-16, 4-5 Southland Conference). Trae English had 13 points.

Kendal Coleman had 21 points and three blocks for the Demons (7-19, 3-6). Carvell Teasett added 13 points.

The Cowboys improve to 2-0 against the Demons on the season. McNeese State defeated Northwestern State 93-84 last Saturday.

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