Defense Carries The Day in Win at McNeese

Jahmel Myers

Trailing 33-24 at the half, the Privateers (16-10, 11-4) absolutely snuffed out the McNeese attack down the stretch and won going away in Lake Charles, 60-51.

UNO surrendered just 18 second half points.  The Bucs trailed 47-39 at the 9:20 mark but outscored the homestanding Cowboys an incredible 21-4 the rest of the way.

Bryson Robinson had 13 points and 4 assists, and Jahmel Myers also had 13 off the bench.  Troy Green added 10.

New Orleans heads home for its final outing at Lakefront Arena on the 2018-19 schedule, taking on Southland leader Sam Houston State in a game that has been added to the ESPN3 schedule.