McNeese Cowboys @ Nicholls Colonels
Johnson scores 25 to lead McNeese over Nicholls 75-65 for 8th straight victory
THIBODAUX, La. -- — Larry Johnson scored 25 points and McNeese beat Nicholls 75-65 on Monday night to close out the Southland Conference regular season on an eight-game winning streak.
Johnson added six rebounds and three steals for the Cowboys (26-5, 19-3), who finished second — a game behind Stephen F. Austin. Tyshawn Archie finished with 18 points, five assists and six steals. DJ Richards had 10 points.
Trae English led the Colonels (13-18, 12-10) with 20 points. Jaylen Searles added 12 points and Sincere Malone scored 10.
McNeese took the lead with 7:28 left in the first half and did not trail again. Archie had 12 points to help the Cowboys take a 40-31 lead at the break.
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Game Information
Thibodaux, LA
Referee:Jason Baker
Referee:Keith Kimble
Referee:Brent Dugas
2025-26 Standings
| Southland 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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