McNeese wins 79-51 over SE Louisiana

Dec 31, 2025, 10:38 am

LAKE CHARLES, La. -- — Javohn Garcia had 26 points in McNeese's 79-51 victory over Southeastern Louisiana on Monday night.

Garcia shot 7 of 15 from the field, including 2 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 10 for 12 from the free-throw line for the Cowboys (8-5, 2-0 Southland Conference). Christian Shumate added 12 points while going 4 of 6 and 4 of 5 from the free-throw line while he also had 10 rebounds. Quadir Copeland had 11 points and went 5 of 9 from the field.

The Lions (6-7, 0-2) were led by Sam Hines Jr., who recorded 11 points and six rebounds. Kam Burton added 11 points and three steals for SE Louisiana. Jaiden Lawrence finished with nine points.

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