It will be a battle between Southland opponents when the McNeese State Cowboys (6-16) welcome the Southeastern Louisiana Lions (6-18) to Burton Coliseum. The game gets underway at 9:00 pm ET on Monday, Feb. 15.
The Cowboys were beaten by Northwestern State 87-78 on Saturday. Jamaya Burr was the team’s high scorer, contributing 21 points. The Lions, meanwhile, are coming off a 69-61 win over Nicholls on Saturday. Dimi Cook played well for Southeastern Louisiana, accumulating 15 points, three rebounds, and three assists.
This will be the second matchup of the season between these two teams. The Lions won the first game 82-80. Despite the loss, Jarren Greenwood was a top performer in the game with 28 points, three rebounds, four assists, two steals, and five three-pointers.
Notes
McNeese State averages 71.3 possessions per game, scoring .973 points on each possession. While Southeastern Louisiana averages fewer possessions per game with 69.5, they score more points per possession with 1.005.
The McNeese State Cowboys average an effective field goal percentage of 45.8% this season. The Southeastern Louisiana Lions have an underachieving record of 4-18 when opponents have an eFG% of 45.8% or greater.
On average, the McNeese State Cowboys attempt 21.0 three point field goals per game and the Southeastern Louisiana Lions attempt 19.0. In games where they attempt at least 20 threes, both teams have losing records; McNeese State is 4-12 and Southeastern Louisiana is 3-7.
On average, McNeese State makes 5.8 steals per game. Southeastern Louisiana is an abysmal 3-15 when it gives up at least 5 steals.
