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McNeese Cowboys Top UAB Blazers 99–78 in Season Opener

Larry Johnson scored 31 points as McNeese defeated UAB 99–78 Monday in the men’s college basketball season opener.

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McNeese Cowboys defeated UAB Blazers 99–78 on Monday in the men’s college basketball season opener.

McNeese guard Larry Johnson scored 31 points and grabbed five rebounds. Guard Jaylon Dean-Vines added 17 points, making 6 of 8 field-goal attempts — including 3 of 5 from 3-point range — and 2 of 4 free throws. Guard Elijah Moore made 5 of 9 three-pointers and finished with 15 points.

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UAB guard Elijah Duval led the Blazers with 15 points and five assists. Guard Deuce Jones scored 12 points. Forward Justyn Fernandez added 11 points.

McNeese took the lead for good with 9 minutes, 12 seconds left in the first half. The Cowboys led 44–35 at halftime, with Johnson scoring 20 of their points. In the second half, McNeese pushed its lead to 87–62 after a 10–0 run. Moore scored 12 of his 15 points after halftime.

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