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NW State @ McNeese State

Current Records: NW State 7-16; McNeese State 8-15

What to Know

The McNeese State Cowboys lost both of their matches to the NW State Demons last season on scores of 75-78 and 66-69, so they're hoping to turn the tables this season. McNeese State will play host again and welcome NW State to The Legacy Center, where tip-off is scheduled for 5 p.m. ET Saturday. The Demons should still be riding high after a victory, while the Cowboys will be looking to regain their footing.

McNeese State was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Thursday as they fell 83-78 to the Southeastern Louisiana Lions.

Meanwhile, NW State was able to grind out a solid win over the Houston Bap. Huskies on Thursday, winning 97-87. It took 12 tries, but NW State can finally say that they have a win on the road.

McNeese State is the favorite in this one, with an expected 4.5-point margin of victory. Those sticking with them against the spread have guts, to put it politely, as the team has let down bettors in their past three games.

The Cowboys are now 8-15 while the Demons sit at 7-16. NW State is 2-4 after wins this year, and McNeese State is 5-9 after losses.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 5 p.m. ET
  • Where: The Legacy Center -- Lake Charles, Louisiana
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Cowboys are a 4.5-point favorite against the Demons, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 4.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -108

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Series History

NW State have won seven out of their last 12 games against McNeese State.

  • Feb 13, 2021 - NW State 69 vs. McNeese State 66
  • Jan 09, 2021 - NW State 78 vs. McNeese State 75
  • Feb 15, 2020 - NW State 84 vs. McNeese State 79
  • Jan 11, 2020 - McNeese State 85 vs. NW State 76
  • Feb 09, 2019 - NW State 74 vs. McNeese State 72
  • Jan 05, 2019 - NW State 66 vs. McNeese State 61
  • Feb 03, 2018 - McNeese State 75 vs. NW State 62
  • Dec 30, 2017 - McNeese State 72 vs. NW State 63
  • Jan 21, 2017 - NW State 78 vs. McNeese State 65
  • Dec 31, 2016 - McNeese State 79 vs. NW State 72
  • Feb 13, 2016 - NW State 87 vs. McNeese State 78
  • Jan 23, 2016 - McNeese State 75 vs. NW State 74