LAKE CHARLES, La. (Interstat) — Tyshawn Archie scored 25 points to lead McNeese State to a 73-61 victory over Southeastern Louisiana in a Southland Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at Burton Coliseum.

The Cowboys built a 40-27 halftime lead and maintained control despite a second-half push from the Lions. McNeese State capitalized on 15 Southeastern Louisiana turnovers, converting them into 21 points, and outscored the Lions 20-3 on fast breaks.

Archie added six assists for McNeese State. Kyle Edison led Southeastern Louisiana with 13 points. The Cowboys improved to 13-3 overall, while the Lions fell to 5-11.