LAKE CHARLES, La. (Interstat) — McNeese State overwhelmed Northwestern State with a massive first-half run and cruised to a 92-54 victory in a Southland Conference men’s basketball game Friday night at Burton Coliseum.

The Cowboys built a 58-24 halftime lead behind a balanced attack. Larry Johnson led McNeese State with 14 points and six assists. Justin Redmond scored 15 for the Demons, who shot poorly throughout.

McNeese State improved to 7-2 overall and 1-0 in conference play. Northwestern State fell to 1-7 and 0-1. An announced crowd of 3,255 watched the contest.