The McNeese Cowboys solidified their Southland Conference leadership with a decisive 73-57 victory over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi on Saturday. Forward Joe Charles spearheaded the effort with 16 points, including four 3-pointers, as McNeese improved to 16-1 in conference play.
Charles’ sharpshooting set the tone early, going 4-for-6 beyond the arc. Teammates Quadir Copeland (13 points) and DJ Richards (10 points) provided crucial support, combining for 7 rebounds. This marks the Cowboys’ longest win streak since their 2019 championship campaign.
Key factors in McNeese’s sixth straight win:
- 47% field goal accuracy vs. Islanders’ 39%
- 10 steals forcing 15 turnovers
- 28 points from bench players
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi’s Garry Clark fought valiantly with 17 points, but the Islanders couldn’t contain McNeese’s perimeter offense. With this loss, their Southland Conference tournament seeding hangs in balance.
McNeese (22-6) now eyes Thursday’s matchup against Nicholls State, where a victory would secure top seeding.
When Joe heats up from deep, we’re tough to stop,said Coach John Aiken postgame.
The Cowboys’ Southland Conference dominance continues as they outscore opponents by 14.2 PPG during this win streak. With March Madness looming, analysts predict McNeese could be a dangerous mid-major contender.