Richard scores 12 as McNeese State defeats Nicholls State 69-53 after 14-0 start to 2nd half

By AP
Saturday, February 27, 2010

McNeese State pulls away from Nicholls State 69-53

LAKE CHARLES, La. — Patrick Richard scored 12 points, including five during a 14-0 run to start the second half, as McNeese State defeated Nicholls State 69-53 on Saturday.

The Cowboys (10-18, 5-9 Southland Conference) improved their chances to make the eight-team conference tournament, which begins March 10. With a week left in the regular season, they moved into a tie with the Colonels (9-18, 5-9).

After a 3-pointer by Kenny Franklin Jr. brought Nicholls State within four points at halftime, 28-24, the Cowboys expanded their lead to 42-24 with 12:51 left in the game.

McNeese State outshot Nicholls State 59.3 percent (16-for-27) to 26.3 percent (5-for-19) in the second half.

Diego Kapelan had 11 points, and P.J. Alawoya had 10 points and 11 rebounds for the Cowboys, who had a 31-21 rebounding advantage.

Fred Hunter scored 11 points and Anatoly Bose 10 for the Colonels.

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