New Orleans 63, at McNeese State 82

LAKE CHARLES, La. (Interstat) — Larry Johnson scored 26 points and the McNeese State Cowboys capitalized on a torrent of New Orleans turnovers to roll to an 82-63 victory in a Southland Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at Burton Coliseum. The Cowboys, improving to 16-4 overall, used a stifling defensive effort to overwhelm the Privateers from the opening tip. McNeese State forced 21 turnovers, converting them into 31 points, while committing only eight of their own. The Cowboys also dominated the glass with a 16-7 advantage in offensive rebounds, leading to a 38-24 edge in points in the paint. Johnson,… Read more...