McNeese Cowboys Defeat SE Louisiana Lions 73-61
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 5:00 PM ET · Townsley Law Arena
McNeese Cowboys 73, SE Louisiana Lions 61, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won SE Louisiana Lions vs McNeese Cowboys?
McNeese Cowboys beat SE Louisiana Lions 73-61 at Townsley Law Arena on January 10, 2026.
Who was favored in SE Louisiana Lions vs McNeese Cowboys?
McNeese Cowboys were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -2800 (about 97% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup, the McNeese Cowboys secured a 73-61 victory over the SE Louisiana Lions at the Townsley Law Arena. This win marked the Cowboys' continued dominance at home, improving their record to 14-3 overall and extending their home winning streak to 7-0 this season. The Cowboys have been in strong form, winning 8 of their last 10 games, with an average of 76.9 points scored and 69.1 points allowed during that stretch. Their last five games alone saw them average 79.8 points scored, indicating a potent offense.
On the other hand, the Lions have struggled this season, now sitting at 5-12 overall after this loss. Their recent form shows a record of 4-6 in their last 10 games, with an average of 67.1 points scored and 70.2 points allowed. While they did manage to snap a losing streak with a win against Lamar prior to this game, their overall performance has been inconsistent, particularly on the road where they hold a 1-3 record.
Historically, the Cowboys have had the upper hand in their meetings with the Lions, winning both encounters this season. In their previous matchup on December 31, 2025, McNeese triumphed decisively with a score of 79-51. This game continued the trend, as the Cowboys have now outscored the Lions by a significant margin in their last two meetings.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but the Cowboys' strong home record suggests they have been able to maintain a healthy roster. The betting market reflected the Cowboys' strong position, with DraftKings listing them as 16.5-point favorites, indicating a high level of confidence in their ability to win convincingly. The total points line was set at 138.5, suggesting expectations for a moderately high-scoring game.
The game conditions were favorable for both teams, with the arena likely buzzing with energy as the Cowboys took to their home court. Fans witnessed a variety of scoring plays, including key contributions from Tyshawn Archie, who made several crucial shots in the second half to help secure the victory.
As the game progressed, the Cowboys maintained control, with Archie making a driving layup to push the lead to 69-61, followed by free throws from Larry Johnson that extended the gap further. The final scoring play came from Carl Cherenfant, who capped off the Cowboys' performance with a driving layup to seal the win at 73-61.
Overall, this matchup showcased the Cowboys' strength at home and their ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities, while the Lions will need to regroup and address their inconsistencies moving forward.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | MCN -16.5 | 138.5 o -112 / u -108 | SE Louisiana Lions +1300 · McNeese Cowboys -2800 |
Leaders
- PointsTyshawn Archie25McNeese Cowboys
- AssistsTyshawn Archie6McNeese Cowboys
- ReboundsYanis Ndjonga9McNeese Cowboys
- PointsKyle Edison13SE Louisiana Lions
- AssistsEthan Pickett5SE Louisiana Lions
- ReboundsMakhi Myles9SE Louisiana Lions
Recent form
McNeese Cowboys
Last 10: 8-2Streak W276.9 scored · 69.1 allowed per game6-0 at home
- 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
- W66-64at Rhode Island RamsDec 10
- W92-54vs Northwestern State DemonsDec 6
- L67-71at Incarnate Word CardinalsDec 2
- W72-62vs Middle Tennessee Blue RaidersNov 25
- W73-60vs Murray State RacersNov 25
SE Louisiana Lions
Last 10: 4-6Streak W167.1 scored · 70.2 allowed per game3-3 away
- 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
- W74-71at Houston Christian HuskiesDec 13
- L68-76vs Northwestern State DemonsDec 7
- W69-65at Navy MidshipmenNov 29
- W76-68at Gardner-Webb Runnin' BulldogsNov 28
- L57-70at UNC Wilmington SeahawksNov 27
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 | SE Louisiana Lions | McNeese Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 19-44 | 28-58 |
| Field goal % | 43 | 48 |
| Three-pointers | 5-19 | 6-18 |
| Three-point % | 26 | 33 |
| Free throws | 18-28 | 11-15 |
| Free throw % | 64 | 73 |
| Rebounds | 30 | 32 |
| Offensive rebounds | 11 | 13 |
| Defensive rebounds | 19 | 19 |
| Assists | 13 | 17 |
| Steals | 4 | 8 |
| Blocks | 1 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 17 | 10 |
| Team turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Points off turnovers | 7 | 21 |
| Fast-break points | 3 | 20 |
| Points in the paint | 28 | 40 |
| Fouls | 14 | 21 |
| Largest lead | 8 | 16 |
| Lead changes | 1 | 1 |
| Time in front | 13 | 83 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half29-40Ethan Pickett makes layup (Peter Hemschemeier assists)
- 2nd Half31-40Isaiah Gaines makes layup
- 2nd Half32-40Ethan Pickett makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half34-40Jeremy Elyzee makes 1-foot dunk (Ethan Pickett assists)
- 2nd Half34-41Javohn Garcia makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half34-42Javohn Garcia makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half35-42Isaiah Gaines makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half35-44Yanis Ndjonga makes layup (Garwey Dual assists)
- 2nd Half35-46Jacolb Fredson-Cole makes driving layup (Tyshawn Archie assists)
- 2nd Half35-47Yanis Ndjonga makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half38-47Kyle Edison makes 25-foot three point jumper (Ethan Pickett assists)
- 2nd Half40-47Jeremy Elyzee makes driving layup
- 2nd Half42-47Kyle Edison makes driving layup (Jalen Forrest assists)
- 2nd Half42-48Tyshawn Archie makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half44-48Ethan Pickett makes layup (Kyle Edison assists)
- 2nd Half44-51Javohn Garcia makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jerrell Colbert assists)
- 2nd Half45-51Ethan Pickett makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half46-51Ethan Pickett makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half46-53Tyshawn Archie makes driving layup
- 2nd Half46-55Larry Johnson makes driving layup (Garwey Dual assists)
- 2nd Half48-55Makhi Myles makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half49-55Makhi Myles makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half50-55Makhi Myles makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half50-57Tyshawn Archie makes driving layup
- 2nd Half50-59Tyshawn Archie makes layup (Garwey Dual assists)
- 2nd Half51-59Ethan Pickett makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half52-59Ethan Pickett makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half52-61Tyshawn Archie makes layup (Jacolb Fredson-Cole assists)
- 2nd Half52-64DJ Richards Jr. makes 23-foot three point jumper (Tyshawn Archie assists)
- 2nd Half55-64Kyle Edison makes 22-foot three point jumper (Peter Hemschemeier assists)
- 2nd Half56-64Isaiah Gaines makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-64Kyle Edison makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-64Jeremy Elyzee makes layup
- 2nd Half59-66Tyshawn Archie makes 8-foot jumper
- 2nd Half59-67Tyshawn Archie makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half61-67Isaiah Gaines makes layup (Makhi Myles assists)
- 2nd Half61-69Tyshawn Archie makes driving layup
- 2nd Half61-70Larry Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-71Larry Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-73Carl Cherenfant makes driving layup (Garwey Dual assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours McNeese Cowboys, below favours SE Louisiana Lions.
Venue
- Townsley Law ArenaLake Charles, LA
- Attendance3112
- OfficialsMike Thornton, Brent Simmons, Kevin Boone
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