Johnson nets 30 in Cowboys 90-76 win over Southern

LAKE CHARLES - Larry Johnson scored 30 points and Alier Maluk recorded a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds to lead McNeese to a 90-76 win over Southern in the final exhibition basketball game of the preseason. McNeese will begin the regular season on Monday, November 2, when it takes on UAB in the Field of 68 Opening Day Marathon in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Johnson and Maluk were two of five Cowboys to score in double figures in the game. Christian Nitu and Choppa Moore each scored 13 while Jaylon Dean-Vines added 10. The Cowboys connected on 50%...