McNeese (12-2, 1-0) at Northwestern State (2-12, 0-1) – 7:30 PM ET (ESPN+)
Tonight is a night very light on game action (because of some foosball game being played in nearby Houston), so we highlight the McNeese Cowboys as they travel to their in-state foe Northwestern State. The Cowboys started the season only 2-2 against D1 competition, although one of the wins came at perennial A-10 contender VCU in their season opener. With wins at UAB, at home against Southern Miss and Louisiana and on the road at Michigan, it seems inevitable that the Cowboys will eventually reach the Top 25 unless they suffer a monumental upset in conference play. Against Michigan, Shahada Wells had 30 points and 10 rebounds when McNeese beat the Wolverines back in December.
As for Northwestern State – oh well, let’s give you a highlight from the 2006 NCAA Tournament to tide you over: