McNeese Cowboys @ SE Louisiana Lions
Javohn Garcia, Joe Charles lead McNeese to 88-82 victory over SE Louisiana
ByData Skrive
Feb 18, 2026, 10:43 am
HAMMOND, La. -- — Javohn Garcia scored 18 points, Joe Charles added a double-double and McNeese beat Southeast Louisiana 88-82 on Monday night.
Garcia added six rebounds for the Cowboys (21-6, 15-1 Southland Conference). Charles totaled 17 points and 10 rebounds. DJ Richards made four 3-pointers and scored 14.
The Lions (17-10, 11-5) were led by Jakevion Buckley with 25 points, seven assists and four steals. Jeremy Elyzee and Jaiden Lawrence both scored 14 as the Lions saw a five-game win streak end.
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Game Information
Hammond, LA
Referee:Earnie Pheal
Referee:Lucas Santos
Referee:Earl Lennie
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| Southland ConferenceSouthland Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen F. Austin | 20-2 | - | 28-6 |
| McNeese | 19-3 | 1 | 28-6 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 14-8 | 6 | 19-14 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 13-9 | 7 | 18-15 |
| New Orleans | 12-10 | 8 | 15-18 |
| Nicholls | 12-10 | 8 | 14-19 |
| Houston Christian | 8-14 | 12 | 12-20 |
| Northwestern State | 8-14 | 12 | 10-22 |
| Incarnate Word | 7-15 | 13 | 12-19 |
| Lamar | 7-15 | 13 | 12-19 |
| East Texas A&M | 6-16 | 14 | 11-21 |
| SE Louisiana | 6-16 | 14 | 9-22 |
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