McNeese Cowboys @ Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
Louisiana Tech defeats McNeese 71-62
RUSTON, La. -- — Daniel Batcho had 17 points in Louisiana Tech's 71-62 win over McNeese on Wednesday night.
Batcho also contributed eight rebounds and four blocks for the Bulldogs (4-1). Tyler Henry scored 14 points while shooting 4 for 9, including 4 for 8 from beyond the arc, and added five rebounds. Tahlik Chavez shot 3 for 10 (3 for 9 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free throw line to finish with 14 points.
Christian Shumate led the way for the Cowboys (5-2) with 15 points, six rebounds and three blocks. McNeese also got 11 points, five assists and three steals from Shahada Wells. In addition, Cam Jones had 11 points.
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Game Information
Ruston, LA
Referee:Barry Mathis
Referee:Allen Sutton
Referee:Leslie Jones
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 |
| Conference USAConference USA | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 17-3 | - | 26-8 |
| Sam Houston | 13-7 | 4 | 22-12 |
| Louisiana Tech | 11-9 | 6 | 20-14 |
| Western Kentucky | 11-9 | 6 | 18-14 |
| Middle Tennessee | 11-9 | 6 | 17-15 |
| Kennesaw State | 10-10 | 7 | 21-14 |
| Jacksonville State | 10-10 | 7 | 15-17 |
| New Mexico State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-16 |
| Missouri State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-18 |
| Florida International | 8-12 | 9 | 15-17 |
| UTEP | 7-13 | 10 | 11-20 |
| Delaware | 6-14 | 11 | 10-21 |
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