Shumate leads McNeese State over New Orleans 92-82 in 2OT
KATY, Texas -- — Christian Shumate tied his career high with 21 points plus 13 rebounds as McNeese State beat New Orleans 92-82 in double overtime on Thursday in a Southland Conference opener for both teams.
Myles Lewis had 19 points and 12 rebounds for McNeese State (5-9). Kellon Taylor added 12 points and Collin Warren had 10.
Derek St. Hilaire had 17 points for the Privateers (4-8). Troy Green added 15 points and Daniel Sackey had 13 points and six rebounds.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Kerby Sitton
- Randal Anders
- Ryan Huber
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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