UNO Privateers' Upset Bid Falls Short Against McNeese

But the Privateers are headed in the right direction, coach says

Mar. 2, 2026 at 10:07pm

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The University of New Orleans Privateers men's basketball team came up just short in their upset bid against McNeese, falling 66-63 in the final seconds of the game. Despite the loss, UNO head coach Stacy Hollowell believes the team is headed in the right direction.

Why it matters

The Privateers have struggled in recent seasons, but this close loss against a stronger McNeese squad shows the team is making progress and becoming more competitive in the Southland Conference.

The details

In the closing seconds, McNeese's Tyshawn Archie hit a driving layup to seal the 66-63 victory for the Cowboys. UNO had fought hard throughout the game, keeping the contest close, but ultimately came up just short in their upset bid.

  • The game was played on Saturday night.

The players

Stacy Hollowell

The head coach of the University of New Orleans Privateers men's basketball team.

Tyshawn Archie

A player for the McNeese Cowboys who hit the game-winning layup in the final seconds.

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What they’re saying

“Stacy Hollowell just shook his head on the sideline as Tyshawn Archie's driving layup found the bottom of the net in the final seconds of McNeese's 66-63 win over New Orleans Saturday night.”

— Stacy Hollowell, Head Coach, University of New Orleans Privateers (The Advocate)

The takeaway

While the Privateers came up short in their upset bid, the close loss against a stronger McNeese squad shows the team is making progress and becoming more competitive in the Southland Conference, a positive sign for the program's future.