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Garcia Scores 31 as McNeese Beats Stephen F. Austin 76-59 for Southland Title and NCAA Bid

The win capped a Southland three-peat for McNeese.

PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND - MARCH 22: The McNeese State Cowboys on floor during a second round game against the Purdue Boilermakers in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Amica Mutual Pavillion on March 22, 2025 in Providence, Rhode Island. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
Mar 11, 2026; Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA; Lehigh Mountain Hawks guard Nasir Whitlock (1) shoots as Boston University Terriers guard Chance Gladden defends in the Patriot League Championship at Stabler Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-Imagn Images
Mar 11, 2026; Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA; Lehigh Mountain Hawks guard Nasir Whitlock (1) shoots as Boston University Terriers guard Chance Gladden defends in the first half in the Patriot League Championship at Stabler Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The second-seeded Cowboys never trailed, opening a 29-20 edge and taking a 42-25 halftime lead in Lake Charles.
  • Sixth-year guard Javohn Garcia shot 11-for-18 and 5-for-8 from three for a career-high 31 points a day after playing 48 minutes.
  • Larry Johnson added 18 points, and Tyshawn Archie posted 17 points with five assists and five steals.
  • Top-seeded Stephen F. Austin got 18 points from Southland player of the year Keon Thompson but shot 37% overall and 24% from deep.
  • McNeese improved to 28-5 with a 10-game winning streak and will make its fifth NCAA Tournament appearance after splitting the regular-season series with SFA.