LAKE CHARLES, La. (Interstat) — McNeese State rode a decisive second-half surge to an 81-64 victory over Incarnate Word in a Southland Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at Burton Coliseum.

The game was tied 30-30 at halftime, but the Cowboys outscored the Cardinals 51-34 after the break. McNeese State forced 21 turnovers, converting them into 36 points, while committing only six giveaways.

Tyshawn Archie and Larry Johnson each scored 17 points for McNeese State (19-5). Jerrell Colbert also had 17 points and three blocks. Tahj Staveskie led Incarnate Word (10-14) with 19 points. The Cowboys improved to 12-1 at home this season before a crowd of 3,554.