McNeese Cowboys @ Northwestern State Demons
DJ Richards scores 20 to propel McNeese to 92-69 victory over Northwestern State
NATCHITOCHES, La. -- — DJ Richards had 20 points to help McNeese defeat Northwestern State 92-69 on Monday night.
Richards shot 6 for 9 (6 for 7 from 3-point range) and 2 of 3 from the free-throw line for the Cowboys (10-5, 4-0 Southland Conference). Sincere Parker scored 18 points and had three steals. Christian Shumate shot 6 of 7 from the field and 2 of 3 from the free-throw line to finish with 15 points, while adding six rebounds.
The Demons (7-8, 3-1) were led by Micah Thomas with 14 points. Addison Patterson and Jon Sanders both scored 11.
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Game Information
Natchitoches, LA
Referee:Joe Wilbert III
Referee:Rodrick Dixon
Referee:K.B. Burdett
2025-26 Standings
| Southland ConferenceSouthland Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen F. Austin | 11-1 | - | 18-3 |
| McNeese | 10-2 | 1 | 17-4 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 7-5 | 4 | 11-10 |
| Nicholls | 7-5 | 4 | 8-13 |
| Lamar | 6-6 | 5 | 11-10 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 6-6 | 5 | 10-11 |
| New Orleans | 6-6 | 5 | 8-13 |
| Northwestern State | 4-7 | 6.5 | 6-14 |
| Incarnate Word | 4-8 | 7 | 9-12 |
| Houston Christian | 4-8 | 7 | 8-13 |
| East Texas A&M | 3-8 | 7.5 | 8-13 |
| SE Louisiana | 3-9 | 8 | 6-15 |
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