McNeese defeats Nicholls State 80-71

Jan 12, 2026, 08:52 am

LAKE CHARLES, La. -- — Javohn Garcia scored 25 points as McNeese beat Nicholls State 80-71 on Saturday night.

Garcia shot 6 of 12 from the field and 12 of 13 from the free-throw line for the Cowboys (11-5, 5-0 Southland Conference). Quadir Copeland scored 14 points while going 5 of 14 and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line. T'Johnn Brown shot 4 of 5 from the field and 2 of 4 from the free-throw line to finish with 10 points. It was the sixth victory in a row for the Cowboys.

Robert Brown III finished with 16 points for the Colonels (9-7, 3-2). Byron Ireland added 14 points and two steals for Nicholls State. Jamal West finished with 14 points.

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Both teams play again on Monday. McNeese visits Houston Christian and Nicholls State travels to play Incarnate Word.

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