The McNeese State Cowboys will be at University Center to play the Southeastern Louisiana Lions in a Southland matchup. The game starts at 8:00 pm ET on Monday, Feb. 1.
The Lions were beaten by Northwestern State 91-76 on Saturday. Marlain Veal played well for the Lions, contributing 18 points, nine assists, and five rebounds. The Cowboys, meanwhile, are coming off a 76-64 loss at the hands of New Orleans on Saturday. Craig McFerrin had a solid game, accumulating his fifth double-double of the season with 23 points and 14 rebounds.
McFerrin has been on a tear over the last five games for the Cowboys, averaging 13.4 points, 10.6 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.0 steal, and 0.6 blocks.
Notes
The McNeese State Cowboys average 71.6 possessions per game and .950 points per possession. The Southeastern Louisiana Lions earn fewer possessions with 70.2, but they score more points with .976.
The Southeastern Louisiana Lions average an effective field goal percentage of 50.7% this season. The McNeese State Cowboys have a subpar record of 2-8 when opponents have an eFG% of 50.7% or greater.
McNeese State, the 47th-ranked team in blocked shots, registers an average of 4.9 per game. Southeastern Louisiana does worse, ranked 281st with 2.5.
McNeese State has forced an average turnover percentage of 15.2% this season. Southeastern Louisiana has an underachieving 2-17 record when its TO% is 15.2% or higher.
