NCAAB · Final

McNeese Cowboys Defeat Northwestern State Demons 75-64

Monday, February 16, 2026, 7:40 PM ET · Prather Coliseum

McNeese Cowboys 75, Northwestern State Demons 64, 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 Northwestern State Demons?

McNeese Cowboys beat Northwestern State Demons 75-64 at Prather Coliseum on February 16, 2026.

Who was favored in McNeese Cowboys vs Northwestern State Demons?

McNeese Cowboys were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -1450 (about 94% implied). The favorite won.

In a decisive matchup, the McNeese Cowboys defeated the Northwestern State Demons with a final score of 75-64 at Prather Coliseum. This victory extends McNeese's impressive season, improving their record to 22-5, while Northwestern State falls to 8-19. The Cowboys have been in strong form, winning three consecutive games leading into this contest, while the Demons have struggled, managing only two wins in their last ten outings.

The recent performance of both teams highlights the contrasting trajectories they have been on. Over their last ten games, Northwestern State has a record of 2-7-1, averaging 59.8 points scored and allowing 62.3 points per game. In contrast, McNeese boasts an 8-2 record in their last ten, with an average of 77.2 points scored and 64.6 points allowed. This disparity in scoring averages illustrates the offensive prowess of McNeese compared to the defensive struggles of Northwestern State.

At home, Northwestern State has a record of 1-2 in their last three games, while their away record shows a troubling 1-5. McNeese has been dominant on the road, with a 4-2 record in away games recently. This game continued a trend in their head-to-head meetings, where Northwestern State has yet to secure a victory against McNeese, losing all four previous encounters, including a 54-92 loss earlier in the season.

In terms of injuries, the block does not specify any key players missing from either side, which indicates both teams were likely at full strength for this matchup. The betting lines from DraftKings reflected McNeese's strong position as they were favored by 14.5 points, with a total set at 138.5. The Cowboys' money line was set at -1450, while the Demons were listed at +850.

The game conditions were standard for a college basketball matchup, with no unusual weather or venue factors reported. Viewers were treated to a competitive game, with McNeese maintaining control throughout, despite Northwestern State's efforts to close the gap in the second half. The scoring plays in the latter part of the game featured several free throws from both teams, highlighting the physical nature of the contest.

Overall, this game exemplified the current disparity between the two programs, as McNeese continues to push for a strong finish to their season, while Northwestern State looks to regroup and build towards future contests.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	MCN -14.5	138.5 o -115 / u -105	McNeese Cowboys -1450 · Northwestern State Demons +850

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Leaders

PointsMicah Thomas27Northwestern State Demons
AssistsWillie Williams2Northwestern State Demons
ReboundsChris Mubiru8Northwestern State Demons
PointsTyshawn Archie24McNeese Cowboys
AssistsTyshawn Archie2McNeese Cowboys
ReboundsPeitok Machar7McNeese Cowboys

Recent form

Northwestern State Demons

Last 10: 2-7-1Streak W259.8 scored · 62.3 allowed per game1-2 at home

W69-66vs SE Louisiana LionsFeb 14
W70-68at Lamar CardinalsFeb 10
L48-52at East Texas A&M LionsFeb 7
L68-74vs East Texas A&M LionsFeb 5
L58-61vs Nicholls ColonelsFeb 3
L64-75at LSU New Orleans PrivateersJan 31
L67-69at Stephen F. Austin LumberjacksJan 27
D0-0vs East Texas A&M LionsJan 24
L80-82at Houston Christian HuskiesJan 20
L74-76at Incarnate Word CardinalsJan 17

McNeese Cowboys

Last 10: 8-2Streak W377.2 scored · 64.6 allowed per game4-2 away

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
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

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	Northwestern State Demons
Field goals	28-67	20-47
Field goal %	42	43
Three-pointers	9-25	2-14
Three-point %	36	14
Free throws	10-17	22-27
Free throw %	59	81
Rebounds	35	38
Offensive rebounds	16	10
Defensive rebounds	19	28
Assists	8	8
Steals	7	1
Blocks	1	3
Turnovers	5	13
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	21	5
Fast-break points	5	11
Points in the paint	36	26
Fouls	20	13
Largest lead	22	0
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	98	0

How the scoring went

2nd Half46-31Larry Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half47-31Larry Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half47-33Willie Williams makes driving layup
2nd Half49-33Larry Johnson makes 3-foot jumper
2nd Half49-35Willie Williams makes driving layup
2nd Half50-35Jacolb Fredson-Cole makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half53-35Garwey Dual makes 25-foot three point jumper (Javohn Garcia assists)
2nd Half53-37Micah Thomas makes driving layup
2nd Half53-39Chris Mubiru makes 15-foot turnaround jump shot (CJ Larry assists)
2nd Half55-39Peitok Machar makes layup
2nd Half55-40Chris Mubiru makes free throw 1 of 3
2nd Half55-41Chris Mubiru makes free throw 2 of 3
2nd Half55-42Chris Mubiru makes free throw 3 of 3
2nd Half55-43Micah Thomas makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half57-43Tyshawn Archie makes 4-foot jumper
2nd Half57-45Izzy Miles makes layup (Willie Williams assists)
2nd Half60-45Tyshawn Archie makes 24-foot three point jumper
2nd Half62-45Tyshawn Archie makes layup
2nd Half63-45Tyshawn Archie makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half66-45DJ Richards Jr. makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jacolb Fredson-Cole assists)
2nd Half66-47Micah Thomas makes 16-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half68-47Tyshawn Archie makes 13-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half68-48Micah Thomas makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half68-49Micah Thomas makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half70-49Javohn Garcia makes 19-foot jumper
2nd Half70-51Izzy Miles makes driving layup
2nd Half72-51Jacolb Fredson-Cole makes 2-foot jumper
2nd Half73-51Peitok Machar makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half73-53Kordrick Turner makes layup (Willie Williams assists)
2nd Half73-55Izzy Miles makes layup
2nd Half73-57Micah Thomas makes driving layup
2nd Half73-58Micah Thomas makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half73-59Izzy Miles makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half73-60Izzy Miles makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half73-61Micah Thomas makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half73-62Micah Thomas makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half73-63Micah Thomas makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half73-64Micah Thomas makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half74-64Jacolb Fredson-Cole makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half75-64Jacolb Fredson-Cole makes free throw 2 of 2

Win probability

Above the line favours Northwestern State Demons, below favours McNeese Cowboys.