Western Carolina secures 88-69 victory against McNeese
LAKE CHARLES, La. -- — Tre Jackson's 21 points helped Western Carolina defeat McNeese 88-69 on Friday night.
Jackson shot 7 for 10, including 7 for 9 from beyond the arc for the Catamounts (2-2). Tyzhaun Claude scored 19 points while shooting 7 of 10 from the field and 5 for 9 from the line, and added 11 rebounds. Russell Jones recorded 17 points and shot 5 for 6 (4 for 5 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free throw line.
Christian Shumate led the way for the Cowboys (1-2) with 20 points and 11 rebounds. Johnathan Massie added 10 points for McNeese. In addition, Trae English finished with 10 points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Randal Anders
- Albert Buckles
- Nick Atwood
2022-23 Southern Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furman | 8-2 | - | 17-6 |
| Samford | 8-2 | - | 14-9 |
| UNC Greensboro | 8-2 | - | 14-9 |
| Wofford | 5-5 | 3 | 13-10 |
| Western Carolina | 5-5 | 3 | 12-11 |
| Chattanooga | 4-6 | 4 | 12-11 |
| Mercer | 4-6 | 4 | 11-12 |
| The Citadel | 4-6 | 4 | 9-13 |
| East Tennessee State | 4-6 | 4 | 8-15 |
| VMI | 0-10 | 8 | 5-18 |
2022-23 Southland Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| SE Louisiana | 7-2 | - | 13-9 |
| Northwestern State | 6-3 | 1 | 14-8 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 6-3 | 1 | 13-9 |
| Texas A&M-Commerce | 6-3 | 1 | 10-13 |
| Nicholls | 5-4 | 2 | 10-11 |
| Incarnate Word | 4-5 | 3 | 10-12 |
| Houston Christian | 4-5 | 3 | 7-15 |
| New Orleans | 3-6 | 4 | 6-14 |
| Lamar | 2-7 | 5 | 6-16 |
| McNeese | 2-7 | 5 | 5-17 |
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