St. Hilaire carries New Orleans over McNeese St. 84-78
LAKE CHARLES, La. -- — Derek St. Hilaire had 23 points as New Orleans won its eighth consecutive game, beating McNeese State 84-78 on Sunday. Troy Green added 22 points for the Privateers. Green also had six rebounds.
Tyson Jackson had 14 points for New Orleans (12-8, 7-1 Southland Conference). Simeon Kirkland added seven rebounds.
Zach Scott had 17 points for the Cowboys (8-14, 3-5). Brendan Medley-Bacon added 17 points and 10 rebounds. Kellon Taylor had 11 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists.
The Privateers avenged their 92-82 loss to McNeese State on Jan. 6.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Mike Thornton
- Ross Cullins
- Shaun Seales
2023-24 Southland Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
McNeese | 17-1 | - | 30-4 |
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 14-4 | 3 | 21-12 |
Nicholls | 13-5 | 4 | 20-14 |
Lamar | 12-6 | 5 | 19-14 |
SE Louisiana | 10-8 | 7 | 15-17 |
Northwestern State | 7-11 | 10 | 9-23 |
Texas A&M-Commerce | 6-12 | 11 | 13-20 |
New Orleans | 4-14 | 13 | 10-23 |
Houston Christian | 4-14 | 13 | 6-23 |
Incarnate Word | 3-15 | 14 | 8-23 |