McNeese Cowboys vs Illinois State Redbirds
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
ILST | 36 | 32 | 68 |
MCN | 43 | 33 | 76 |
Garcia's 16 help McNeese beat Illinois State 76-68
ST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands -- — Javohn Garcia scored 16 points as McNeese beat Illinois State 76-68 on Friday.
Garcia also contributed seven rebounds for the Cowboys (3-2). Brandon Murray shot 4 of 10 from the field and 5 for 7 from the line to add 13 points. Sincere Parker shot 4 for 8 (2 for 5 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line to finish with 13 points.
Ty Pence led the way for the Redbirds (3-2) with 14 points and six rebounds. Malachi Poindexter added 13 points for Illinois State. Logan Wolf had 11 points.
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Game Information
Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands
Referee:Adam Flore
Referee:Owen Luckie
Referee:Zach Kmieciak
2025-26 Standings
| Missouri Valley ConferenceMissouri Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murray State | 7-0 | - | 15-3 |
| Belmont | 5-2 | 2 | 15-3 |
| Bradley | 5-2 | 2 | 12-6 |
| Illinois State | 4-2 | 2.5 | 12-5 |
| Northern Iowa | 4-2 | 2.5 | 12-5 |
| Southern Illinois | 2-4 | 4.5 | 8-9 |
| Valparaiso | 2-4 | 4.5 | 8-9 |
| Drake | 2-4 | 4.5 | 8-9 |
| UIC | 2-4 | 4.5 | 7-10 |
| Indiana State | 1-5 | 5.5 | 8-9 |
| Evansville | 1-6 | 6 | 5-13 |
| Southland ConferenceSouthland Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholls | 7-0 | - | 8-8 |
| McNeese | 6-1 | 1 | 13-3 |
| Stephen F. Austin | 6-1 | 1 | 13-3 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 4-3 | 3 | 8-8 |
| Lamar | 3-4 | 4 | 8-8 |
| Incarnate Word | 3-4 | 4 | 8-8 |
| Northwestern State | 3-4 | 4 | 5-11 |
| New Orleans | 3-4 | 4 | 5-11 |
| East Texas A&M | 2-5 | 5 | 7-10 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 2-5 | 5 | 6-10 |
| SE Louisiana | 2-5 | 5 | 5-11 |
| Houston Christian | 1-6 | 6 | 5-11 |
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