PREVIEW: McNeese Hosts SFA in Pivotal Southland Conference Matchup
Lake Charles, Louisiana (KNGT-FM) - After Friday Night’s win over Lamar, McNeese State will now turn its focus to conference foe Stephen F Austin in a pivotal matchup on Monday Night.
Freshman Larry Johnson led the charge for McNeese with 19 points in the win in the 121st Battle of the Border with Lamar on Friday Night. Garcia, Dual, Johnson, and Archie all finished in double figures as McNeese slugged past the Cardinals 82-70.
It certainly wasn’t a pleasing one on the eyes for the National Audience that watched on CBS Sports Network as the two teams combined to shoot over 70 free throws in the contest.
“We’ve got 10 guys who can contribute,” Armstrong said. “Every night, different guys step up.”
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This will be the second of four consecutive home games inside Townsley Law Arena for McNeese. Friday Night’s win over Lamar set an arena record with over 4,600 in attendance.
Stephen F Austin comes to Lake Charles after defeating Southeastern Louisiana in Hammond on Saturday, 73-63.
The Lumberjacks are now 12-2 overall, and 5-0 in Southland Conference Play with wins over Corpus Christi, UTRGV, Northwestern State, East Texas A&M, and now Southeastern.
“SFA is a really good team and one of the top three in the league,” said Bill Armstrong. “We’re going to have to take care of our business.”
Keon Thompson, Lateef Patrick, and Narit Chotikavanic are all averaging double-figure scoring this year. Keon Thompson has been really good for the Jacks, scoring double digits in 12 of the 13 games this season. He’s the second leading scorer in the Southland Conference, only behind UIW’s Davion Bailey.
McNeese will host Stephen F Austin on Monday Night inside Townsley Law Arena with tipoff slated for 6:30. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+.
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