McNeese Cowboys Edge Houston Christian Huskies 73-69
Monday, February 9, 2026, 7:30 PM ET · Townsley Law Arena
McNeese Cowboys 73, Houston Christian Huskies 69, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Houston Christian Huskies vs McNeese Cowboys?
McNeese Cowboys beat Houston Christian Huskies 73-69 at Townsley Law Arena on February 9, 2026.
Who was favored in Houston Christian Huskies vs McNeese Cowboys?
McNeese Cowboys were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -6500 (about 98% implied). The favorite won.
In a closely contested matchup, the McNeese Cowboys secured a narrow victory over the Houston Christian Huskies with a final score of 73-69 at the Townsley Law Arena. This win marks an important moment for the Cowboys, who continue to demonstrate their strength in the NCAAB league with a home record of 20-5 compared to the Huskies' away record of 8-17.
The Cowboys have been in solid form recently, boasting an 8-2 record in their last ten games, with an average of 74.1 points scored and 64.8 points allowed per game. Their recent performance includes a win against the Incarnate Word Cardinals, where they triumphed 81-64 just three days prior to this game. The Cowboys have shown resilience at home, maintaining a perfect 5-0 record in their last five home games.
Conversely, the Huskies have struggled, recording a 3-7 mark in their last ten outings and currently riding a three-game losing streak. They averaged 65.8 points scored and 72.5 points allowed during this stretch. Their most recent game resulted in a 55-47 loss to the SE Louisiana Lions, highlighting their difficulties on the road, where they have not won in their last five away games.
In their previous meetings, the Cowboys have had the upper hand against the Huskies, winning both encounters this season. The first match took place on December 16, 2025, ending with a score of 78-68, while the earlier game on January 14, 2025, saw the Cowboys win 75-59. This trend continued into their latest matchup, where McNeese managed to hold off a late charge from Houston Christian.
In terms of injuries, the block does not specify any key players missing from either side, suggesting both teams were at full strength for this important game. The market had priced the Cowboys as significant favorites, with DraftKings setting the spread at -21.5 in favor of McNeese. The total for the game was set at 137.5, with over odds at -112.0 and under odds at -108.0. The moneyline reflected a stark difference, with the Cowboys at -6500.0 and the Huskies at 2000.0, indicating a strong belief in a Cowboys victory.
The conditions during the game were typical for indoor basketball, with no adverse weather factors impacting play. Fans were treated to a competitive atmosphere as both teams fought hard for every point. As the game progressed, key scoring plays included crucial free throws from Jacolb Fredson-Cole and a pivotal three-point jumper from Ryan Bartley that kept the Huskies in contention until the final moments.
Viewers should have noted the intensity of the second half, where both teams exchanged leads and showcased their offensive strategies. The Cowboys' ability to execute down the stretch proved vital, as they converted free throws and made critical shots to maintain their lead. The Huskies, despite their struggles, fought valiantly and made a late push that kept the game exciting until the final buzzer.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | MCN -21.5 | 137.5 o -112 / u -108 | Houston Christian Huskies +2000 · McNeese Cowboys -6500 |
Leaders
- PointsJavohn Garcia18McNeese Cowboys
- AssistsTyshawn Archie5McNeese Cowboys
- ReboundsJerrell Colbert5McNeese Cowboys
- PointsDemari Williams16Houston Christian Huskies
- AssistsD'Aundre Samuels4Houston Christian Huskies
- ReboundsDemarco Bethea7Houston Christian Huskies
Recent form
McNeese Cowboys
Last 10: 8-2Streak W174.1 scored · 64.8 allowed per game5-0 at home
- W81-64vs Incarnate Word CardinalsFeb 7
- L60-67at Stephen F. Austin LumberjacksFeb 3
- W64-63at Lamar CardinalsFeb 1
- W76-66at SE Louisiana LionsJan 28
- W82-63vs LSU New Orleans PrivateersJan 24
- W69-53at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi IslandersJan 19
- L76-79at UT Rio Grande Valley VaquerosJan 17
- W94-68vs Nicholls ColonelsJan 13
- W73-61vs SE Louisiana LionsJan 10
- W66-64vs Stephen F. Austin LumberjacksJan 6
Houston Christian Huskies
Last 10: 3-7Streak L365.8 scored · 72.5 allowed per game0-5 away
- L47-55at SE Louisiana LionsFeb 7
- L57-74at UT Rio Grande Valley VaquerosFeb 3
- L71-73at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi IslandersJan 31
- W81-75vs Incarnate Word CardinalsJan 28
- L51-68vs UT Rio Grande Valley VaquerosJan 24
- W82-80vs Northwestern State DemonsJan 20
- W81-70vs East Texas A&M LionsJan 17
- L56-64at Lamar CardinalsJan 13
- L67-85at Stephen F. Austin LumberjacksJan 10
- L65-81vs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi IslandersJan 6
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen F. Austin | 28-6 | - | 20-2 |
| McNeese | 28-6 | 1 | 19-3 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 19-14 | 6 | 14-8 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 18-15 | 7 | 13-9 |
| LSU New Orleans | 15-18 | 8 | 12-10 |
| Nicholls | 14-19 | 8 | 12-10 |
| Houston Christian | 12-20 | 12 | 8-14 |
| Northwestern State | 10-22 | 12 | 8-14 |
| Incarnate Word | 12-19 | 13 | 7-15 |
| Lamar | 12-19 | 13 | 7-15 |
| East Texas A&M | 11-21 | 14 | 6-16 |
| SE Louisiana | 9-22 | 14 | 6-16 |
Box score
| Stat | Houston Christian Huskies | McNeese Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 23-53 | 29-54 |
| Field goal % | 43 | 54 |
| Three-pointers | 6-20 | 3-10 |
| Three-point % | 30 | 30 |
| Free throws | 17-19 | 12-17 |
| Free throw % | 89 | 71 |
| Rebounds | 30 | 28 |
| Offensive rebounds | 9 | 6 |
| Defensive rebounds | 21 | 22 |
| Assists | 15 | 14 |
| Steals | 8 | 10 |
| Blocks | 1 | 7 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 11 |
| Team turnovers | 3 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 17 | 16 |
| Fast-break points | 8 | 14 |
| Points in the paint | 22 | 46 |
| Fouls | 15 | 16 |
| Largest lead | 3 | 10 |
| Lead changes | 1 | 1 |
| Time in front | 4 | 95 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half35-41Jerrell Colbert makes 1-foot dunk (Javohn Garcia assists)
- 2nd Half37-41Mambourou Mara makes 0-foot dunk (Demari Williams assists)
- 2nd Half37-44Javohn Garcia makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jacolb Fredson-Cole assists)
- 2nd Half37-47DJ Richards Jr. makes 23-foot three point jumper (Garwey Dual assists)
- 2nd Half40-47D'Aundre Samuels makes 22-foot three point jumper (Demari Williams assists)
- 2nd Half41-47Demari Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half42-47Demari Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half42-49Garwey Dual makes driving layup
- 2nd Half44-49Ryan Bartley makes 9-foot jumper
- 2nd Half44-51Carl Cherenfant makes layup
- 2nd Half44-53Carl Cherenfant makes layup (Garwey Dual assists)
- 2nd Half46-53Demarco Bethea makes layup (Mambourou Mara assists)
- 2nd Half46-54Peitok Machar makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half47-54D'Aundre Samuels makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half48-54D'Aundre Samuels makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half48-56Tyshawn Archie makes layup
- 2nd Half49-56Mambourou Mara makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half50-56Mambourou Mara makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half51-56D'Aundre Samuels makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half52-56D'Aundre Samuels makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half52-58Javohn Garcia makes 12-foot jumper
- 2nd Half54-58Kylin Green makes 17-foot jumper
- 2nd Half54-60Larry Johnson makes driving layup (Garwey Dual assists)
- 2nd Half57-60Demari Williams makes 22-foot three point jumper (Mambourou Mara assists)
- 2nd Half57-61Tyshawn Archie makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-62Tyshawn Archie makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-63Jacolb Fredson-Cole makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-64Jacolb Fredson-Cole makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-64D'Aundre Samuels makes 3-foot dunk (Kylin Green assists)
- 2nd Half59-66Larry Johnson makes 1-foot dunk (Tyshawn Archie assists)
- 2nd Half62-66Demari Williams makes 23-foot three point jumper (D'Aundre Samuels assists)
- 2nd Half62-68Javohn Garcia makes driving layup
- 2nd Half62-69Javohn Garcia makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half62-71Larry Johnson makes 20-foot jumper (Javohn Garcia assists)
- 2nd Half64-71Ryan Bartley makes 16-foot jumper (Demari Williams assists)
- 2nd Half65-71Kylin Green makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half66-71Kylin Green makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half66-72Jacolb Fredson-Cole makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half66-73Jacolb Fredson-Cole makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half69-73Ryan Bartley makes 23-foot three point jumper
Win probability
Above the line favours McNeese Cowboys, below favours Houston Christian Huskies.
Venue
- Townsley Law ArenaLake Charles, LA
- Attendance3094
- OfficialsPatrick Evans, Jason Baker, Landon Brandes
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