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The McNeese Cowboys (10-3, 3-1 Southland) will host the Lamar Cardinals (7-6, 2-2 Southland) after winning seven straight home games. The matchup tips at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, January 2, 2026.
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How to Watch McNeese vs. Lamar
- Game day: Friday, January 2, 2026
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV channel: CBS Sports Network
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
McNeese 2025-26 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 49.3 | 42 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 40.2 | 55 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 33.0 | 198 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 29.5 | 110 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 9.8 | 41 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 16.8 | 5 |
Lamar 2025-26 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 44.3 | 250 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 42.8 | 146 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 34.9 | 105 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 29.1 | 89 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 11.5 | 171 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 13.7 | 67 |
McNeese vs. Lamar Stat Insights
Points
- The 86.7 points the Cowboys average are 18.9 more than the Cardinals give up.
- McNeese is 9-1 when tallying more than 67.8 points.
- Lamar has a 7-5 record when conceding less than 86.7 points.
- The Cardinals' 72.8 points per game are only 3.6 more than the Cowboys allow.
- Lamar is 4-3 when scoring more than 69.2 points.
- McNeese has a 9-1 record when giving up fewer than 72.8 points.
- The Cowboys have outscored opponents by 228 points this year (17.5 per game), and the Cardinals have scored 66 more than their opponents (5.0 per game).
Shooting
- This year the Cowboys are shooting 49.3% from the field, 6.5% higher than the Cardinals concede.
- McNeese has a 7-2 straight-up record when shooting higher than 42.8% from the field.
- The Cardinals' 44.3% shooting percentage from the field is 4.1% higher than the Cowboys have given up.
- Lamar is 6-3 straight up when shooting over 40.2% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Cowboys average 33 rebounds, 1.9 fewer than the Cardinals' average.
- When Lamar has a rebounding advantage, it is 7-2. When recording fewer boards, McNeese is 3-3.
- The Cowboys' 11.5 offensive rebounds per game are only 0.3 more than the Cardinals average (11.2).
- The Cowboys are 7-0 overall when they win the battle on the offensive glass. The Cardinals are 0-2 when they fall short there.
- Both these teams are strong on the boards. McNeese has an average rebounding margin of +3.5, and Lamar is at +5.8.
McNeese Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 1/5/2026 | SFA | Home |
| 1/10/2026 | SE Louisiana | Home |
| 1/12/2026 | Nicholls State | Home |
Lamar Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 1/5/2026 | SE Louisiana | Away |
| 1/10/2026 | Incarnate Word | Home |
| 1/12/2026 | Houston Christian | Home |