NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Larry Johnson’s 17 points helped McNeese defeat New Orleans 66-63 on Saturday.
Johnson also contributed seven rebounds for the Cowboys (25-5, 18-3 Southland Conference). Tyshawn Archie shot 6 for 17 (2 for 9 from 3-point range) and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line to add 17 points. Peitok Machar had nine points and finished 4 of 4 from the floor. It was the seventh victory in a row for the Cowboys.
Kedrick Osby led the way for the Privateers (15-16, 12-9) with 16 points. Coleton Benson added 10 points for New Orleans. Churchill Abass also had nine points, 10 rebounds and two blocks.
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