Richards scores 15 to help McNeese down LeTourneau 81-49
LAKE CHARLES, La. -- — Damian Richards Jr.'s 15 points helped McNeese defeat LeTourneau 81-49 on Tuesday night.
Richards was 6 of 8 shooting (2 for 3 from 3-point range) for the Cowboys (4-0). Omar Cooper added 14 points while shooting 5 of 6 from the field and 4 for 7 from the line, and they also had five assists and six steals. Christian Shumate had 11 points and finished 5 of 7 from the field.
Walker Blaine led the Yellow Jackets in scoring, finishing with 14 points and six rebounds. LeTourneau also got nine points, six rebounds, six assists and two steals from Jackson Mayes. In addition, Branson Lynn had eight points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Jeffrey Johnson
- Steven Chiara
- Kevin Montz
2024-25 Southland Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholls | 2-0 | - | 7-5 |
| Lamar | 2-0 | - | 6-5 |
| Northwestern State | 2-0 | - | 4-6 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 1-1 | 1 | 7-4 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 1-1 | 1 | 7-5 |
| Incarnate Word | 1-1 | 1 | 6-5 |
| Houston Christian | 1-1 | 1 | 4-7 |
| McNeese | 0-0 | 1 | 5-5 |
| SE Louisiana | 0-1 | 1.5 | 5-6 |
| New Orleans | 0-1 | 1.5 | 2-7 |
| Stephen F. Austin | 0-2 | 2 | 5-6 |
| East Texas A&M | 0-2 | 2 | 2-10 |
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