Who's Playing

McNeese State @ NW State

Current Records: McNeese State 9-16; NW State 7-18

What to Know

The NW State Demons and the McNeese State Cowboys are set to square off in a Southland matchup at 4 p.m. ET Feb. 12 at Prather Coliseum. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W.'

The Demons came up short against the Houston Bap. Huskies on Thursday, falling 76-69.

Meanwhile, McNeese State was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Thursday as they fell 91-86 to the Southeastern Louisiana Lions.

Barring any buzzer beaters, NW State is expected to win a tight contest Saturday. They have failed bettors playing the spread in their past two games, so buyers beware.

The losses put NW State at 7-18 and McNeese State at 9-16. NW State is 5-12 after losses this season, the Cowboys 6-9.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 4 p.m. ET
  • Where: Prather Coliseum -- Natchitoches, Louisiana
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $21.00

Odds

The Demons are a slight 1-point favorite against the Cowboys, 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 1-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -113

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Series History

NW State have won seven out of their last 13 games against McNeese State.

  • Feb 05, 2022 - McNeese State 93 vs. NW State 84
  • 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