McNeese Cowboys Defeat SE Louisiana Lions 76-66
Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · University Center
McNeese Cowboys 76, SE Louisiana Lions 66, 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 SE Louisiana Lions?
McNeese Cowboys beat SE Louisiana Lions 76-66 at University Center on January 27, 2026.
Who was favored in McNeese Cowboys vs SE Louisiana Lions?
McNeese Cowboys were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -1000 (about 91% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup on January 28, 2026, the McNeese Cowboys triumphed over the SE Louisiana Lions with a final score of 76-66. This game showcased the Cowboys' strong season, improving their record to 18-4, while the Lions fell to 6-16. McNeese entered the contest with a solid away record of 6-2, while SE Louisiana struggled at home with a record of 2-3 in their last five games. The Cowboys have been in impressive form, winning eight of their last ten games, while the Lions managed only two victories in the same span.
The Cowboys' recent performance has been marked by their ability to score, averaging 79.3 points per game over their last ten outings, while allowing 70.4. In contrast, SE Louisiana's offense has struggled, averaging 65.2 points per game and allowing 70.1. The Lions' last five games saw them score an average of 65.0 points while allowing 69.8, which reflects their difficulties in both scoring and defense.
Historically, McNeese has had the upper hand in their matchups against SE Louisiana, winning all three of their previous meetings this season and last, including a 73-61 victory just weeks prior on January 10, 2026. The Cowboys have consistently outperformed the Lions, indicating a clear trend in their head-to-head encounters.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but the overall performance of both teams suggests that the Cowboys have been able to maintain a healthier roster, contributing to their success. The betting market reflected McNeese's dominance, with DraftKings listing them as 12.5-point favorites, indicating a strong expectation of their victory.
The game took place at the University Center under standard conditions for basketball, and viewers were treated to a competitive atmosphere. Key moments included several free throws in the second half that helped the Cowboys maintain their lead. For instance, Isaiah Gaines and DJ Richards Jr. each made critical free throws to extend their advantage, while Jalen Forrest's three-pointer brought the score to 75-66 late in the game, solidifying the Cowboys' control.
Overall, this matchup underscored the disparity in performance between the two teams this season, with McNeese continuing to assert their dominance in the league.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | MCN -12.5 | 139.5 o -110 / u -110 | McNeese Cowboys -1000 · SE Louisiana Lions +650 |
Leaders
- PointsMakhi Myles16SE Louisiana Lions
- AssistsIsaiah Gaines2SE Louisiana Lions
- ReboundsMakhi Myles7SE Louisiana Lions
- PointsLarry Johnson20McNeese Cowboys
- AssistsGarwey Dual3McNeese Cowboys
- ReboundsYanis Ndjonga7McNeese Cowboys
Recent form
SE Louisiana Lions
Last 10: 2-8Streak W165.2 scored · 70.1 allowed per game2-3 at home
- W67-61vs Nicholls ColonelsJan 24
- L65-68at UT Rio Grande Valley VaquerosJan 20
- L56-68at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi IslandersJan 17
- L76-79vs LSU New Orleans PrivateersJan 13
- L61-73at McNeese CowboysJan 10
- W60-52vs Lamar CardinalsJan 6
- L63-73vs Stephen F. Austin LumberjacksJan 3
- L70-79at Incarnate Word CardinalsDec 30
- L65-78at LSU TigersDec 20
- L69-70vs East Texas A&M LionsDec 16
McNeese Cowboys
Last 10: 8-2Streak W279.3 scored · 70.4 allowed per game2-2 away
- 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
- W82-70vs Lamar CardinalsJan 3
- L71-112at Michigan WolverinesDec 30
- W78-68at Houston Christian HuskiesDec 16
- W102-66vs East Texas A&M LionsDec 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 | SE Louisiana Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 25-49 | 15-39 |
| Field goal % | 51 | 38 |
| Three-pointers | 5-15 | 8-22 |
| Three-point % | 33 | 36 |
| Free throws | 21-29 | 28-36 |
| Free throw % | 72 | 78 |
| Rebounds | 30 | 29 |
| Offensive rebounds | 9 | 7 |
| Defensive rebounds | 21 | 22 |
| Assists | 10 | 6 |
| Steals | 13 | 7 |
| Blocks | 4 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 18 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 18 | 13 |
| Fast-break points | 21 | 13 |
| Points in the paint | 32 | 12 |
| Fouls | 25 | 20 |
| Largest lead | 16 | 4 |
| Lead changes | 4 | 4 |
| Time in front | 91 | 8 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half44-37Peter Hemschemeier makes 24-foot three point jumper (Isaiah Gaines assists)
- 2nd Half47-37Javohn Garcia makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half47-39Isaiah Gaines makes driving layup
- 2nd Half49-39Garwey Dual makes driving layup
- 2nd Half51-39Yanis Ndjonga makes layup (Garwey Dual assists)
- 2nd Half54-39Garwey Dual makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half54-40Jeremy Elyzee makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half54-41Jeremy Elyzee makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-41DJ Richards Jr. makes 24-foot three point jumper (Carl Cherenfant assists)
- 2nd Half57-44Makhi Myles makes 22-foot three point jumper (CJ Booker assists)
- 2nd Half58-44Garwey Dual makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half58-45Isaiah Gaines makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-45Jerrell Colbert makes layup (Garwey Dual assists)
- 2nd Half60-48Jaiden Lawrence makes 24-foot three point jumper (CJ Booker assists)
- 2nd Half62-48Garwey Dual makes driving layup
- 2nd Half62-49Makhi Myles makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-50Makhi Myles makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half64-50Jerrell Colbert makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half66-50DJ Richards Jr. makes layup
- 2nd Half66-51Isaiah Gaines makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half66-52Isaiah Gaines makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half66-53Isaiah Gaines makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half66-55Ethan Pickett makes driving layup
- 2nd Half68-55Garwey Dual makes driving layup
- 2nd Half68-56Ethan Pickett makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half68-57Ethan Pickett makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half69-57Larry Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half71-57Larry Johnson makes layup
- 2nd Half71-58Jalen Forrest makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half71-59Jalen Forrest makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half72-59Larry Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half73-59Jacolb Fredson-Cole makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half73-60Isaiah Gaines makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half73-61Isaiah Gaines makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half73-62Makhi Myles makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half73-63Jalen Forrest makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half74-63DJ Richards Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half75-63DJ Richards Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half75-66Jalen Forrest makes 24-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half76-66Javohn Garcia makes free throw 1 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours SE Louisiana Lions, below favours McNeese Cowboys.
Venue
- University CenterHammond, LA
- Attendance488
- OfficialsAnthony Jordan, Jason Baker, Kael Saloy
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