LAKE CHARLES, La. (Interstat) — McNeese State used a dominant defensive performance to roll past New Orleans 82-63 in a Southland Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at Burton Coliseum.

The Cowboys forced 21 turnovers, converting them into 31 points, and outscored the Privateers 14-6 on fast breaks. Larry Johnson led McNeese State with 26 points and eight rebounds. Coleton Benson scored 23 points for New Orleans, which shot just 5 of 17 from 3-point range.

McNeese State improved to 16-4 overall. New Orleans fell to 8-13.