McNeese Cowboys 75, Northwestern State Demons 64
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-16 · Winner: McNeese Cowboys
McNeese Cowboys defeated Northwestern State Demons 75–64 on 2026-02-16 in NCAA Men's play, a 11-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 6:09 swung win probability 39% → 9%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Northwestern State Demons lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| McNeese Cowboys | 43 | 32 | 75 |
| Northwestern State Demons | 29 | 35 | 64 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 6:09 swung win probability 39% → 9%.
Why Northwestern State Demons lost
- Lost H1 29-43 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H1 6:09 (win probability 39% → 9% for the home side).
- Shot 44.7% eFG vs a 49.4% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 13-5.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 16-10.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| McNeese Cowboys | 9–0 | H1 6:09 | 39% → 9% |
| McNeese Cowboys | 9–0 | H2 10:45 | 4% → 0% |
| Northwestern State Demons | 13–0 | H2 4:00 | 0% → 0% |