McNeese's historic season ended in the NCAA Tournament with an 86-65 loss to Gonzaga. The Cowboys finished their magical season at 30-4, led by Shahada Wells with 19 points and Christian Shumate's 19 points and 11 rebounds. Despite a strong second half, McNeese couldn't overcome Gonzaga's hot shooting, making just 33.3% of their shots compared to Gonzaga's 51.7%.

The Big Picture

This defeat marks the end of a groundbreaking season for McNeese's Division I basketball team, reflecting the growth and determination of the program.

By the Numbers
  • Shahada Wells scored a game-high 19 points for McNeese.
  • McNeese finished with a shooting percentage of 33.3% and 22.7% from three-point range.
  • Gonzaga shot 51.7% from the field and 47.6% from beyond the arc.
  • Christian Shumate recorded his 34th double-double with 19 points and 11 rebounds.
State of Play
  • McNeese's historic season concluded with a loss to Gonzaga in the NCAA Tournament.
  • Despite a competitive second half, McNeese struggled in the first half against Gonzaga's sharp shooting.
  • Gonzaga's balanced scoring and strong first-half performance secured the victory.
  • McNeese showed resilience in the second half but couldn't overcome the early deficit.
Bottom Line

The end of McNeese's historic season in the NCAA Tournament highlights the team's achievements and sets the stage for continued growth in the future, despite the challenging loss.