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 Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 12-2 | - | 22-3 |
| Murray State | 10-4 | 2 | 18-7 |
| Bradley | 9-5 | 3 | 16-9 |
| Illinois State | 8-5 | 3.5 | 16-8 |
| UIC | 8-6 | 4 | 13-12 |
| Northern Iowa | 7-6 | 4.5 | 15-9 |
| Valparaiso | 6-7 | 5.5 | 12-12 |
| Drake | 6-8 | 6 | 12-13 |
| Southern Illinois | 4-9 | 7.5 | 10-14 |
| Indiana State | 3-10 | 8.5 | 10-14 |
| Evansville | 1-12 | 10.5 | 5-19 |
| Southland Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen F. Austin | 13-1 | - | 20-3 |
| McNeese | 11-3 | 2 | 18-5 |
| Nicholls | 9-5 | 4 | 10-13 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 8-6 | 5 | 12-11 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 8-6 | 5 | 12-11 |
| New Orleans | 8-6 | 5 | 10-13 |
| Lamar | 7-7 | 6 | 12-11 |
| Incarnate Word | 5-9 | 8 | 10-13 |
| East Texas A&M | 4-10 | 9 | 9-15 |
| Houston Christian | 4-10 | 9 | 8-15 |
| Northwestern State | 4-10 | 9 | 6-17 |
| SE Louisiana | 3-11 | 10 | 6-17 |
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