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NCAA
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
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Northwestern St.02903564
McNeese State04303275

Game Recap

McNeese State earned a 75-64 win over Northwestern State in NCAA action, pulling away to secure an 11-point victory. The Cowboys controlled the game well enough to keep Northwestern State from making a sustained push late, finishing with a double-digit margin. Northwestern State stayed within striking distance for stretches, but McNeese State consistently answered runs and maintained the advantage. The Cowboys’ ability to generate scoring in key possessions helped them preserve separation as the game progressed. With no official box score details provided (top performers or team shooting/rebounding/assist totals), individual standouts and specific statistical edges can’t be confirmed here. Even so, the final score reflects a solid all-around roadmap for McNeese State: build a lead, manage momentum, and close out without allowing the Demons to flip the game. Going forward, McNeese State can take confidence from a controlled conference-style win and an offense that reached 75 points. Northwestern State will look to tighten execution—particularly in the stretches where McNeese State extended the margin—to turn competitive segments into a full 40-minute performance.