McNeese Cowboys @ New Orleans Privateers
Shumate helps McNeese beat New Orleans 81-57 for ninth straight win
NEW ORLEANS -- — Christian Shumate finished with 15 points and 16 rebounds and McNeese upped its win streak to nine with an 81-57 victory over New Orleans on Wednesday night.
DJ Richards also scored 15, sinking 3 of 4 from 3-point range for the Cowboys (28-3, 17-1 Southland Conference). Javohn Garcia added 15 points and blocked three shots.
Jordan Johnson led the way for the Privateers (9-22, 4-14) with 21 points and five assists. Carlos Hart totaled 10 points and 10 rebounds. Jamond Vincent pitched in with nine points, seven rebounds and three blocks.
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Game Information
New Orleans, LA
Referee:Danny Chance
Referee:Beau Melancon
Referee:Kerry Sitton
2025-26 Standings
| Southland ConferenceSouthland Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen F. Austin | 20-2 | - | 27-4 |
| McNeese | 19-3 | 1 | 26-5 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 14-8 | 6 | 18-13 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 13-9 | 7 | 17-14 |
| New Orleans | 12-10 | 8 | 14-17 |
| Nicholls | 12-10 | 8 | 13-18 |
| Houston Christian | 8-14 | 12 | 12-19 |
| Northwestern State | 8-14 | 12 | 10-21 |
| Incarnate Word | 7-15 | 13 | 12-19 |
| Lamar | 7-15 | 13 | 12-19 |
| East Texas A&M | 6-16 | 14 | 11-21 |
| SE Louisiana | 6-16 | 14 | 9-22 |
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