NATCHITOCHES, La. (AP) DJ Richards had 20 points to help McNeese defeat Northwestern State 92-69 on Monday night.

Richards shot 6 for 9 (6 for 7 from 3-point range) and 2 of 3 from the free-throw line for the Cowboys (10-5, 4-0 Southland Conference). Sincere Parker scored 18 points and had three steals. Christian Shumate shot 6 of 7 from the field and 2 of 3 from the free-throw line to finish with 15 points, while adding six rebounds.

The Demons (7-8, 3-1) were led by Micah Thomas with 14 points. Addison Patterson and Jon Sanders both scored 11.

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