| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UIW | 21 | 50 | 71 |
| MCN | 44 | 43 | 87 |
Shumate's 18 help McNeese knock off undermanned Incarnate Word 87-71
LAKE CHARLES, La. -- — Christian Shumate had 18 points in McNeese's 87-71 victory against shorthanded Incarnate Word on Saturday night.
Incarnate Word was without four players who were suspended by the Southland Conference after a postgame brawl with Texas A&M-Commerce on Monday. Point guard Elijah Davis got a three-game suspension, and guard Alex Anderson, center Gabe Beny Til, and forward Marcus Glover were suspended for two games each.
Shumate added 10 rebounds for the Cowboys (24-3, 13-1 Southland Conference). Antavion Collum added 14 points while going 4 of 10 from the floor, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range, and 4 for 4 from the line, and he also had five rebounds and five assists. Shahada Wells was 3 of 10 shooting, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 6 from the line to finish with 12 points.
TJ Ford Jr. led the Cardinals (8-19, 3-11) in scoring, finishing with 14 points and five assists. Incarnate Word also got 13 points and three blocks from Shon Robinson. In addition, Sky Wicks finished with 13 points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Rodrick Dixon
- Mike Thornton
- Marcus Hawkins
2024-25 Southland Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| McNeese | 10-1 | - | 16-6 |
| Lamar | 8-3 | 2 | 13-9 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 7-4 | 3 | 14-9 |
| Nicholls | 7-4 | 3 | 13-9 |
| SE Louisiana | 7-4 | 3 | 13-9 |
| Houston Christian | 7-4 | 3 | 10-12 |
| Northwestern State | 6-5 | 4 | 9-12 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 5-6 | 5 | 13-9 |
| Incarnate Word | 4-7 | 6 | 11-11 |
| Stephen F. Austin | 2-9 | 8 | 9-13 |
| New Orleans | 2-9 | 8 | 4-18 |
| East Texas A&M | 1-10 | 9 | 3-19 |
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