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Southland Conference Tournament Kicks Off: McNeese Defends Title

3/4/2026

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The Southland Conference men's basketball tournament begins in Lake Charles, Louisiana, with eight teams contending for an NCAA bid.
Defending champions McNeese Cowboys seek a third straight title, bolstered by a 26-5 record and home-court advantage.
Top-seeded Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks lead the conference with a 27-4 record, aided by balanced play.
Early matchups, like New Orleans vs. Houston Christian, could shift momentum in this unpredictable tournament.

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The Southland Conference men's basketball tournament begins in Lake Charles, Louisiana, with eight teams contending for an NCAA bid.
Defending champions McNeese Cowboys seek a third straight title, bolstered by a 26-5 record and home-court advantage.
Top-seeded Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks lead the conference with a 27-4 record, aided by balanced play.
Early matchups, like New Orleans vs. Houston Christian, could shift momentum in this unpredictable tournament.