McNeese Cowboys Defeat Nicholls Colonels 75-65
Monday, March 2, 2026, 7:30 PM ET · David R. Stopher Gymnasium
McNeese Cowboys 75, Nicholls Colonels 65, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won McNeese Cowboys vs Nicholls Colonels?
McNeese Cowboys beat Nicholls Colonels 75-65 at David R. Stopher Gymnasium on March 2, 2026.
Who was favored in McNeese Cowboys vs Nicholls Colonels?
McNeese Cowboys were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -650 (about 87% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup, the McNeese Cowboys defeated the Nicholls Colonels 75-65 at the David R. Stopher Gymnasium. This game showcased the contrasting fortunes of both teams, with McNeese entering the contest riding a seven-game winning streak and boasting a strong away record of 5-1 in their last six games. In contrast, Nicholls struggled with a home record of 1-3 in their last four games.
The Cowboys, with a season record of 26-5, demonstrated their dominance throughout the game. They averaged 73.7 points per game while allowing only 63.2, highlighting their effectiveness on both ends of the court. Nicholls, on the other hand, averaged 70.1 points scored but allowed 72.9 points, indicating defensive vulnerabilities that McNeese capitalized on.
In their last ten games, Nicholls had a record of 5-5, with their most recent performance being a victory against the SE Louisiana Lions, where they won 68-60. However, their inconsistency was evident as they had lost to teams like the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros and Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders in earlier matches. McNeese's form was starkly different, as they recorded a 9-1 record in their last ten games, with their last victory being a close 66-63 win over the LSU New Orleans Privateers.
Historically, McNeese had a slight edge in their head-to-head matchups against Nicholls, leading with a record of 2-1 in their last three meetings. The most recent encounter prior to this game was on January 13, 2026, where McNeese defeated Nicholls 94-68, showcasing their scoring prowess. In the 2025 season, Nicholls managed to secure a victory against McNeese at home with a score of 71-63, but that was not enough to establish a consistent trend against the Cowboys.
In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any significant absences for either team, suggesting that both squads were at full strength for this critical matchup. This availability likely contributed to the competitive nature of the game.
The betting lines from DraftKings indicated McNeese as the favorites with a spread of 9.5 points and a money line of -650, while Nicholls was priced at +470. The total points over/under was set at 145.5, reflecting expectations for a moderately high-scoring game.
Conditions during the game were not detailed in the block, but the setting at the David R. Stopher Gymnasium typically provides a familiar atmosphere for the Colonels, which they could not fully leverage against a strong McNeese team.
As the game progressed, McNeese maintained control, with key plays including a dunk by Garwey Dual and crucial free throws from Jacolb Fredson-Cole that helped seal their victory. The Cowboys' ability to execute in critical moments was evident as they extended their lead in the second half, ultimately finishing with a 75-65 win.
In conclusion, the matchup highlighted McNeese's strong form and consistency, while Nicholls continues to seek stability as they head into the latter part of the season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | MCN -9.5 | 145.5 o -110 / u -110 | McNeese Cowboys -650 · Nicholls Colonels +470 |
Leaders
- PointsTrae English20Nicholls Colonels
- AssistsJaylen Searles3Nicholls Colonels
- ReboundsJalin Rice14Nicholls Colonels
- PointsLarry Johnson25McNeese Cowboys
- AssistsTyshawn Archie5McNeese Cowboys
- ReboundsLarry Johnson6McNeese Cowboys
Recent form
Nicholls Colonels
Last 10: 5-5Streak W270.1 scored · 72.9 allowed per game1-3 at home
- W68-60vs SE Louisiana LionsFeb 28
- W53-52at Lamar CardinalsFeb 24
- L78-81at Stephen F. Austin LumberjacksFeb 21
- L68-72at Houston Christian HuskiesFeb 17
- W91-83at Incarnate Word CardinalsFeb 14
- L72-92vs UT Rio Grande Valley VaquerosFeb 10
- L76-83vs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi IslandersFeb 7
- W61-58at Northwestern State DemonsFeb 3
- W72-68at East Texas A&M LionsJan 31
- L62-80vs LSU New Orleans PrivateersJan 27
McNeese Cowboys
Last 10: 9-1Streak W773.7 scored · 63.2 allowed per game5-1 away
- W66-63at LSU New Orleans PrivateersFeb 28
- W75-68vs UT Rio Grande Valley VaquerosFeb 24
- W70-54vs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi IslandersFeb 22
- W75-64at Northwestern State DemonsFeb 17
- W97-54at East Texas A&M LionsFeb 14
- W73-69vs Houston Christian HuskiesFeb 10
- W81-64vs Incarnate Word CardinalsFeb 7
- L60-67at Stephen F. Austin LumberjacksFeb 3
- W64-63at Lamar CardinalsFeb 1
- W76-66at SE Louisiana LionsJan 28
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 | McNeese Cowboys | Nicholls Colonels |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 23-54 | 18-55 |
| Field goal % | 43 | 33 |
| Three-pointers | 5-24 | 9-31 |
| Three-point % | 21 | 29 |
| Free throws | 24-28 | 20-30 |
| Free throw % | 86 | 67 |
| Rebounds | 29 | 45 |
| Offensive rebounds | 8 | 21 |
| Defensive rebounds | 21 | 24 |
| Assists | 13 | 8 |
| Steals | 12 | 0 |
| Blocks | 2 | 0 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 18 |
| Team turnovers | 4 | 3 |
| Technical fouls | 2 | 2 |
| Technical fouls, total | 2 | 2 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 26 | 10 |
| Fast-break points | 25 | 3 |
| Points in the paint | 34 | 16 |
| Fouls | 21 | 19 |
| Largest lead | 15 | 2 |
| Lead changes | 4 | 4 |
| Time in front | 88 | 1 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half46-33Garwey Dual makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half48-33Yanis Ndjonga makes layup (Garwey Dual assists)
- 2nd Half48-36Jaylen Searles makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half50-36Yanis Ndjonga makes layup (Garwey Dual assists)
- 2nd Half50-39Trae English makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jaylen Searles assists)
- 2nd Half50-42Jaylen Searles makes 25-foot three point jumper (Trae English assists)
- 2nd Half51-42Larry Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half52-42Larry Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half52-44Grant Sanders makes layup (Sincere Malone assists)
- 2nd Half52-46Grant Sanders makes 1-foot dunk (Jaylen Searles assists)
- 2nd Half53-46Larry Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half53-48Trae English makes driving layup
- 2nd Half54-48Garwey Dual makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half55-48Garwey Dual makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-48Larry Johnson makes 2-foot dunk
- 2nd Half57-49Sincere Malone makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-50Sincere Malone makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-53Trae English makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half57-54Sincere Malone makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-55Sincere Malone makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-55Larry Johnson makes 18-foot jumper (Tyshawn Archie assists)
- 2nd Half59-57Sincere Malone makes driving layup
- 2nd Half60-57Larry Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-57Larry Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half63-57Larry Johnson makes driving layup
- 2nd Half65-57Tyshawn Archie makes layup (Garwey Dual assists)
- 2nd Half65-58Trae English makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-59Trae English makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half66-59Larry Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half67-59Larry Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half68-59Larry Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half68-60Grant Sanders makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half68-61Grant Sanders makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half70-61Garwey Dual makes 2-foot dunk (Tyshawn Archie assists)
- 2nd Half70-62Sincere Malone makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half71-62Jacolb Fredson-Cole makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half72-62Jacolb Fredson-Cole makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half74-62Tyshawn Archie makes driving layup
- 2nd Half74-65Trae English makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jaylen Searles assists)
- 2nd Half75-65Jacolb Fredson-Cole makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Nicholls Colonels, below favours McNeese Cowboys.
Venue
- David R. Stopher GymnasiumThibodaux, LA
- Attendance912
- OfficialsJason Baker, Keith Kimble, Brent Dugas
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