| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NICH | 22 | 40 | 62 |
| MCN | 39 | 44 | 83 |
Garcia scores 17 in McNeese's 83-62 victory over Nicholls
LAKE CHARLES, La. -- — Javohn Garcia scored 17 points as McNeese beat Nicholls 83-62 on Saturday night.
Garcia had five rebounds for the Cowboys (26-3, 15-1 Southland Conference). Shahada Wells scored 16 points while going 5 of 13 and 6 of 6 from the free throw line, and added six assists and three steals. DJ Richards shot 5 for 9 (2 for 6 from 3-point range) and 2 of 5 from the free throw line to finish with 14 points. It was the seventh win in a row for the Cowboys.
Diante Smith led the way for the Colonels (16-13, 11-5) with 29 points, nine rebounds, four assists and four steals. Jamal West added 10 points, six rebounds and two steals for Nicholls. In addition, Robert Brown III had six points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Doug George
- Ross Cullins
- Garrett Theriot
2024-25 Southland Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholls | 2-0 | - | 7-4 |
| Lamar | 2-0 | - | 6-5 |
| Northwestern State | 2-0 | - | 4-6 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 1-1 | 1 | 6-4 |
| Incarnate Word | 1-1 | 1 | 6-5 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 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 | 1-10 |
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