Who’s Playing
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi @ McNeese State
Current Records: Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 17-10; McNeese State 10-18
What to Know
The Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders are 8-0 against the McNeese State Cowboys since January of 2016, and they’ll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi and McNeese State will face off in a Southland battle at 8:30 p.m. ET at The Legacy Center. The Islanders should still be riding high after a win, while the Cowboys will be looking to right the ship.
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi netted an 83-76 victory over the NW State Demons on Saturday.
Meanwhile, the contest between McNeese State and the New Orleans Privateers on Saturday was not particularly close, with McNeese State falling 88-75.
Barring any buzzer beaters, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi is expected to win a tight contest. The odds have been favorable for them against the spread on the road this season, even if it’s been tough sledding overall. They are 8-2 ATS in away games but only 13-9 all in all.
The Islanders are now 17-10 while the Cowboys sit at 10-18. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi is 10-6 after wins this year, and McNeese State is 7-10 after losses.
How To Watch
- When: Thursday at 8:30 p.m. ET
- Where: The Legacy Center — Lake Charles, Louisiana
- Follow: CBS Sports App
Odds
The Islanders are a slight 1-point favorite against the Cowboys, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 1-point spread, and stayed right there.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi have won all of the games they’ve played against McNeese State in the last eight years.
- Jan 20, 2022 – Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 60 vs. McNeese State 56
- Jan 08, 2022 – Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 67 vs. McNeese State 54
- Feb 05, 2020 – Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 69 vs. McNeese State 62
- Mar 06, 2019 – Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 59 vs. McNeese State 50
- Feb 28, 2018 – Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 82 vs. McNeese State 70
- Feb 25, 2017 – Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 81 vs. McNeese State 70
- Feb 11, 2017 – Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 73 vs. McNeese State 66
- Jan 09, 2016 – Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 77 vs. McNeese State 68
