Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders vs McNeese Cowboys
Keys, Smith carry Texas A&M-CC over McNeese St. 67-54
KATY, Texas -- — De'Lazarus Keys had 16 points to lead five Texas A&M-Corpus Christi players in double figures and the Islanders topped McNeese State 67-54 on Saturday in the third-place game of the Southland Conference Tip-Off.
Myles Smith added 13 points for the Islanders (13-4). Terrion Murdix chipped in 12, Trevian Tennyson scored 12 and Isaac Mushila had 10.
Zach Scott had 15 points for the Cowboys (5-11). Myles Lewis added 10 points and eight rebounds. Brendan Medley-Bacon had 10 points and nine rebounds.
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Game Information
Katy, TX
Referee:Mike Thornton
Referee:Kelly Hunt
Referee:Tucson Grigg
2025-26 Standings
| Southland ConferenceSouthland Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen F. Austin | 20-2 | - | 28-6 |
| McNeese | 19-3 | 1 | 28-6 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 14-8 | 6 | 19-14 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 13-9 | 7 | 18-15 |
| New Orleans | 12-10 | 8 | 15-18 |
| Nicholls | 12-10 | 8 | 14-19 |
| Houston Christian | 8-14 | 12 | 12-20 |
| Northwestern State | 8-14 | 12 | 10-22 |
| Incarnate Word | 7-15 | 13 | 12-19 |
| Lamar | 7-15 | 13 | 12-19 |
| East Texas A&M | 6-16 | 14 | 11-21 |
| SE Louisiana | 6-16 | 14 | 9-22 |
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