US EditionMcNeese March Madness: A Return Trip for the Cowboys - American Press
Javohn Garcia scored a career-high 31 points with five 3-pointers as McNeese became the first team in a decade to win three straight Southland titles.
- On Mar 11, 2026, Javohn Garcia scored a career-high 31 and made five 3-pointers as McNeese beat Stephen F. Austin 76-59 to win the Southland title.
- After back-to-back titles, the program led by Bill Armstrong became the first in 6 years to win three straight titles since Stephen F. Austin's streak from 2013 to 2016.
- Early in the title game McNeese led 29-20 and went into the break ahead 42-25, with Garcia finishing 11-of-18 and grabbing five rebounds in 33 minutes.
- The result leaves both teams at 28-5, with McNeese set to compete in the NCAA Tournament for the third consecutive year, according to coach Bill Armstrong.
- Stephen F. Austin struggled offensively, shooting 37% overall and 24% from 3-point range, though Keon Thompson, conference player of the year, led the Lumberjacks with 18 points.
18 Articles
18 Articles
The Advocate
NolaMcNeese men’s basketball team to make 3-peat appearance in the NCAA tournament
As it won its third straight Southland Conference title on Wednesday, the McNeese State University men’s basketball team secured an automatic bid into the 2026 NCCA March Madness Tournament March 17 through April 6.
McNeese takes on SFA in Southland Championship game
The McNeese Cowgirls and the Stephen F. Austin Ladyjacks meet in the Southland Championship. Thursday's game is the third meeting of the season between the two teams. The Cowgirls won the last matchup 87-60. McNeese is 22-1 against the Southland,…
McNeese March Madness: A return trip for the Cowboys - American Press
One down, one to go. The McNeese State men’s basketball team stamped its ticket to the NCAA Tournament on Wednesday, while the women’s crew took a step closer to themselves. The second-seeded Cowboys captured their third straight Southland Conference Championship with a 76-59 victory over No. 1 Stephen F. Austin inside Townsley Law Arena. The win was the Cowboys’ 36th straight over SLC competition on their home floor. They improved to 28-5 with …
Garcia leads McNeese past SFA for Southland title
Javohn Garcia scored a career-high 31 points and made five 3-pointers, and No. 2 seed McNeese beat top-seeded Stephen F. Austin 76-59 on Wednesday to claim the Southland tournament championship and a bid to the NCAA tournament.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 54% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
