Western Carolina secures 88-69 victory against McNeese
LAKE CHARLES, La. -- — Tre Jackson's 21 points helped Western Carolina defeat McNeese 88-69 on Friday night.
Jackson shot 7 for 10, including 7 for 9 from beyond the arc for the Catamounts (2-2). Tyzhaun Claude scored 19 points while shooting 7 of 10 from the field and 5 for 9 from the line, and added 11 rebounds. Russell Jones recorded 17 points and shot 5 for 6 (4 for 5 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free throw line.
Christian Shumate led the way for the Cowboys (1-2) with 20 points and 11 rebounds. Johnathan Massie added 10 points for McNeese. In addition, Trae English finished with 10 points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Randal Anders
- Albert Buckles
- Nick Atwood
2024-25 Southern Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furman | 1-0 | - | 13-1 |
| Samford | 1-0 | - | 11-3 |
| East Tennessee State | 1-0 | - | 8-6 |
| Mercer | 1-0 | - | 8-6 |
| UNC Greensboro | 1-0 | - | 8-6 |
| Chattanooga | 0-1 | 1 | 8-6 |
| VMI | 0-1 | 1 | 6-8 |
| Wofford | 0-1 | 1 | 6-8 |
| The Citadel | 0-1 | 1 | 5-7 |
| Western Carolina | 0-1 | 1 | 4-8 |
2024-25 Southland Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| McNeese | 2-0 | - | 8-5 |
| Nicholls | 2-0 | - | 8-5 |
| Lamar | 2-0 | - | 7-6 |
| Northwestern State | 2-0 | - | 5-7 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 1-1 | 1 | 9-4 |
| Incarnate Word | 1-1 | 1 | 8-5 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 1-1 | 1 | 8-6 |
| Houston Christian | 1-1 | 1 | 4-9 |
| Stephen F. Austin | 0-2 | 2 | 7-6 |
| SE Louisiana | 0-2 | 2 | 6-7 |
| East Texas A&M | 0-2 | 2 | 2-11 |
| New Orleans | 0-2 | 2 | 2-11 |
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