As McNeese State welcomes Houston Christian to Townsley Law Arena, the stakes are clear: a win would further solidify the Cowboys' position on the NCAA Tournament bubble. With a 19-5 overall record and a 12-3 mark in the Southland Conference, McNeese is sitting pretty, but a Quad 4 matchup like this one against Houston Christian is a must-win to avoid any potential resume stains. The Cowboys' NET ranking of 59 and quad record of 0-2 Q1, 3-1 Q2, 4-1 Q3, and 10-1 Q4 demonstrate their ability to compete against tougher opponents, but they need to take care of business in games like these.
Houston Christian Has Struggled Mightily in Quad 1 and 2 Games
Key Matchups
CHD Scout Prediction
Houston Christian
61
McNeese
83
The CHD Scout prediction has McNeese winning by 22.1 points, with a 95.6% win probability, and it's hard to argue with those numbers given the significant disparity in talent and recent form between the two teams. Houston Christian, mired in a 3-game losing streak, must pull off a massive upset to get back on track and potentially build some momentum for a late-season push. However, with a NET ranking of 301 and a quad record that includes just one win in Quad 3, the Huskies face an uphill battle.