McNeese beats New Orleans 79-78

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Christian Shumate scored 21 points and Harwin Francois' 3-pointer with 13 seconds left carried McNeese past New Orleans 79-78 on Saturday night.

Shumate also contributed seven rebounds for the Cowboys (8-19, 5-9 Southland Conference). Zach Scott was 4 of 11 shooting, including 3 for 5 from distance, and went 4 for 7 from the line to add 15 points. Trae English went 5 of 9 from the field to finish with 12 points.

Tyson Jackson led the way for the Privateers (6-18, 3-10) with 18 points. Khaleb Wilson-Rouse added 15 points for New Orleans. Jamond Vincent also recorded 13 points, four assists and two steals. The loss was the Privateers' ninth straight.

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Both teams next play Thursday. McNeese hosts Incarnate Word and New Orleans visits Texas A&M-Commerce.

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