PHOTO GALLERY: Southland Conference champs

Published 9:54 pm Monday, February 24, 2025

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TIp off as McNeese takes on UT Rio Grande Valley in Lake Charles, Louisiana on Monday, February 24, 2025. (Kirk Meche)

McNeese Cowboys forward Christian Shumate (24) blocks out for a rebound against the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros in Lake Charles, Louisiana on Monday, February 24, 2025. (Kirk Meche)

McNeese Cowboys guard Javohn Garcia (6) elevates for a shot against UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros in Lake Charles, Louisiana on Monday, February 24, 2025. (Kirk Meche)

McNeese Cowboys forward Christian Shumate (24) shoots against UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros in Lake Charles, Louisiana on Monday, February 24, 2025. (Kirk Meche)

McNeese Cowboys guard DJ Richards Jr. (2) shoots a free throw for his 1000th point in Lake Charles, Louisiana on Monday, February 24, 2025. (Kirk Meche)

McNeese Cowboys guard Javohn Garcia (6) drives to the lane against UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros guard Trey Miller (25) in Lake Charles, Louisiana on Monday, February 24, 2025. (Kirk Meche)

McNeese Cowboys forward Christian Shumate (24) elevates for 1 of his 5 dunks against the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros in Lake Charles, Louisiana on Monday, February 24, 2025. (Kirk Meche)

McNeese Cowboys guard Quadir Copeland (11) dunks as UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros forward Kwo Agwa (12) looks on in Lake Charles, Louisiana on Monday, February 24, 2025. (Kirk Meche)

McNeese Cowboys forward Joe Charles (5) shoot for a 3 against UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros in Lake Charles, Louisiana on Monday, February 24, 2025. (Kirk Meche)

McNeese Cowboys win the the regular season title in Lake Charles, Louisiana on Monday, February 24, 2025. (Kirk Meche)

McNeese Cowboys forward Christian Shumate (24) poses with the regular season trophy in Lake Charles, Louisiana on Monday, February 24, 2025. (Kirk Meche)

Christian Shumate and the Cowboys. (Kirk Meche/Special to the American Press)

The McNeese State University defeated Texas-Rio Grande Valley Monday night 100-65 to win their second straight regular-season Southland Conference championship. (Photos by Kirk Meche)