Okafor lifts SE Louisiana by McNeese St. 71-68 in Southland

<p>KATY, Texas &mdash; Gus Okafor matched his career high with 26 points and eighth-seeded Southeastern Louisiana narrowly defeated nine-seed McNeese State 71-68 in the Southland Conference tournament first round on Tuesday.</p>
<p>The Lions face New Orleans in the second round on Wednesday.</p>
<p>Isiah Kirby had 14 points for Southeastern Louisiana (8-17). Keon Clergeot added 10 points. Nick Caldwell had 4 points and 13 rebounds.</p>
<p>Carlos Rosario had 18 points and eight rebounds for the Cowboys (10-14). A.J. Lawson added 12 points and seven assists. Chris Orlina had 10 points.</p>
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