LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) Ryan Burkhardt and Keon Clergeot scored 17 points apiece as Southeastern Louisiana edged past McNeese State 83-78 on Thursday night. Gus Okafor added 15 points for the Lions.

Joe Kasperzyk had 11 points for Southeastern Louisiana (12-11, 7-2 Southland Conference).

Collin Warren had 19 points for the Cowboys (8-15, 3-6). Zach Scott added 17 points. Christian Shumate had 15 points.

The Lions improve to 2-0 against the Cowboys for the season. Southeastern Louisiana defeated McNeese State 83-78 on Jan. 7.

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