McNeese is the heavy favorite as the Southland's regular-season champion. The Cowboys beat Lamar during both previous match-ups this season, including a heated battle in Beaumont earlier this month.

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP ... the Cowboys' last field goal attempt and they finished off the win with a series of 10 made free throws. Lamar made two field goals in the last seven minutes ...

The Lamar University men's basketball team ... in the Southland Conference championship game in Lake Charles. Tip-off is set for 4 p.m. at the Legacy Center. McNeese is the heavy favorite ...