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McNeese Defeats Northwestern State 75-64
The Cowboys win their third straight game in Southland Conference play.
Published on Feb. 18, 2026
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The McNeese Cowboys basketball team defeated the Northwestern State Demons 75-64 in a Southland Conference matchup. This was McNeese's third straight conference win, improving their record to 12-10 overall and 7-5 in league play. Northwestern State fell to 8-14 on the season and 4-8 in the Southland.
Why it matters
The win keeps McNeese in the hunt for a top-4 seed in the upcoming Southland Conference tournament, which would give them a first-round bye. Northwestern State, meanwhile, is struggling to stay in the conference playoff picture.
The details
McNeese was led by senior guard Zach Scott, who scored a game-high 22 points. Junior forward Trey Touchet added a double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Northwestern State was paced by junior guard Jamal Rutledge's 18 points.
- The game was played on February 16, 2026.
The players
Zach Scott
A senior guard for the McNeese Cowboys.
Trey Touchet
A junior forward for the McNeese Cowboys.
Jamal Rutledge
A junior guard for the Northwestern State Demons.
The takeaway
McNeese's third straight conference win keeps them in the hunt for a top-4 seed in the Southland tournament, while Northwestern State's struggles continue as they try to stay in the playoff picture.
