Southland foes will lock horns when the McNeese State Cowboys (5-15) face the New Orleans Privateers (8-13) at Burton Coliseum. Action begins at 8:00 pm ET on Thursday, Feb. 11.
The Cowboys are hoping to rebound after their 71-56 loss to Nicholls in their last matchup. Jarren Greenwood had a good outing, putting up 13 points, four rebounds, and three steals for McNeese State. The Privateers, meanwhile, are feeling some disappointment after their ugly 112-77 loss against Central Arkansas in their last game. Christavious Gill had a team-high 22 points.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams, with the Privateers winning the first matchup 76-64. Craig McFerrin had a double-double in the loss with 23 points and 14 rebounds.
Notes
In its last game, New Orleans lost by a margin of 35 points. McNeese State is 0-4 in games decided by a margin of 18 points or more. New Orleans has a 3-6 record in blowouts.
McNeese State has an average field goal percentage of 39.4%. New Orleans is an underachieving 1-10 when opponents have a similar or higher field goal percentage.
The McNeese State Cowboys rank lower for their field goal percentage (336th) than they do for their effective field goal percentage (328th), but the New Orleans Privateers have a better FG% ranking (304th) than eFG% ranking (326th).
McNeese State, the 58th-ranked team in blocked shots, records an average of 4.5 per game. New Orleans does worse, ranked 251st with 2.8.
When it comes to offensive rebounds, New Orleans ranks 22nd. McNeese State ranks 181st in defensive rebounds.
Ranked eighth, New Orleans averages a forced turnover percentage of 23.4% this season. When the McNeese State Cowboys suffer a turnover rate equal to or exceeding this, the team is winless with a 0-5 record.
