Expect a defensive struggle when the Northwestern State Demons (3-13) and McNeese State Cowboys (3-12) face off at Burton Coliseum. The game starts at 4:00 pm ET on Saturday, Jan. 23.
The McNeese State Cowboys fell to Abilene Christian 75-67 on Tuesday. Jamaya Burr finished with 21 points to lead the team. The Demons, meanwhile, are coming off an 89-79 loss against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi on Tuesday. Ishmael Lane had a solid game, accumulating his first double-double of the season with 18 points and 11 rebounds.
Notes
Northwestern State beats McNeese State in both possessions per game and points per possession. The Demons average 74.1 possessions and 1.033 points per possession, while the Cowboys average 71.0 possessions with .945 points per possession.
McNeese State Cowboys has an average effective field goal percentage of 45.0%. Northwestern State is an underachieving 2-12 when opponents have a similar or higher effective field goal percentage.
On average, the McNeese State Cowboys attempt 21.0 three point field goals per game and the Northwestern State Demons attempt 19.0. In games where they attempt at least 20 threes, both teams have losing records; McNeese State is 2-9 and Northwestern State is 2-5.
On average, McNeese State makes 5.6 steals per game. Northwestern State is a subpar 3-12 when it gives up at least 5 steals.
