McNeese State Cowboys guard DJ Richards Jr. (2) pushes the ball up the floor against Lamar during the 2025 Southland Conference Basketball Tournament, Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. McNeese defeats Lamar 63 - 54. (Kirk Meche via American Press)

McNeese State Cowboys forward Christian Shumate (24) dunks against Lamar during the 2025 Southland Conference Basketball Tournament, Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. McNeese defeats Lamar 63 - 54. (Kirk Meche via American Press)

McNeese State Cowboys and Lamar Cardinals face off in the championship game during the 2025 Southland Conference Basketball Tournament, Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. McNeese defeats Lamar 63 - 54. (Kirk Meche via American Press)

McNeese State Cowboys guard Quadir Copeland (11) lays the ball up against Lamar during the 2025 Southland Conference Basketball Tournament, Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. McNeese defeats Lamar 63 - 54. (Kirk Meche via American Press)

McNeese State Cowboys forward Christian Shumate (24) lays the ball up as Lamar Cardinals guard Danquez Dawsey (3) defends during the 2025 Southland Conference Basketball Tournament, Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. McNeese defeats Lamar 63 - 54. (Kirk Meche via American Press)

McNeese State Cowboys guard Javohn Garcia (6) drives the lane against Lamar during the 2025 Southland Conference Basketball Tournament, Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. McNeese defeats Lamar 63 - 54. (Kirk Meche via American Press)

McNeese State Cowboys guard Quadir Copeland (11) shoots against Lamar during the 2025 Southland Conference Basketball Tournament, Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. McNeese defeats Lamar 63 - 54. (Kirk Meche via American Press)

McNeese State Cowboys forward Christian Shumate (24) elevates for a dunk against Lamar during the 2025 Southland Conference Basketball Tournament, Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. McNeese defeats Lamar 63 - 54. (Kirk Meche via American Press)

McNeese State Cowboys guard Javohn Garcia (6) shoots a free throw as teammates look on during the 2025 Southland Conference Basketball Tournament, Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. McNeese defeats Lamar 63 - 54. (Kirk Meche via American Press)

McNeese State Cowboys claim their championship trophy during the 2025 Southland Conference Basketball Tournament, Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. McNeese defeats Lamar 63 - 54. (Kirk Meche via American Press)

McNeese State Cowboys head coach Will Wade throws up the pistols before hoisting the championship trophy during the 2025 Southland Conference Basketball Tournament, Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. McNeese defeats Lamar 63 - 54. (Kirk Meche via American Press)

McNeese State Cowboys head coach Will Wade hoist the championship trophy during the 2025 Southland Conference Basketball Tournament, Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. McNeese defeats Lamar 63 - 54. (Kirk Meche via American Press)

McNeese State Cowboys guard Javohn Garcia (6) wins the MVP and hoist the championship trophy during the 2025 Southland Conference Basketball Tournament, Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. McNeese defeats Lamar 63 - 54. (Kirk Meche via American Press)

McNeese State Cowboys punches their ticket to March Madness during the 2025 Southland Conference Basketball Tournament, Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. McNeese defeats Lamar 63 - 54. (Kirk Meche via American Press)

McNeese State Cowboys punches their ticket to March Madness during the 2025 Southland Conference Basketball Tournament, Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. McNeese defeats Lamar 63 - 54. (Kirk Meche via American Press)