McNeese State Cowboys basketball


The McNeese State Cowboys basketball team represents McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States. The school's team currently competes in the Southland Conference.
They are led by head coach Heath Schroyer and play their home games at the Health and Human Performance Education Complex. Currently members of the NCAA Division I, they were national champions of the NAIA in 1956.

Postseason appearances

NCAA Division I Tournament

The Cowboys have appeared in two NCAA Division I Tournaments. Their combined record is 0–2.
1989First RoundIllinoisL 71–77
2002First RoundMississippi StateL 58–70

NCAA Division II Tournament

The Cowboys have appeared in one NCAA Division II Tournament. Their record is 0–2.
1968Regional Semifinals
Regional 3rd Place Game		Trinity
Jackson State		L 78–95
L 71–75

NAIA Tournament

The Cowboys have appeared in one NAIA Tournament. Their record is 5–0. They were national champions in 1956, their only appearance in the tournament.
1956First Round
Second Round
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
National Championship Game		Georgetown
Central State
Tennessee State
Pittsburg State
Texas Southern		W 88–65
W 87–74
W 76–68
W 78–72
W 60–55

NIT

The Cowboys have appeared in three National Invitation Tournaments. Their combined record is 1–3.
1986First Round
Second Round		Dayton
Louisiana Tech		W 86–75
L 61–77
2001First RoundUTEPL 74–84
2011First RoundBoston CollegeL 64–82

CIT

The Cowboys have appeared in one CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament. Their record is 0–1.
2012First RoundToledoL 63–76

Retired numbers

4Joe Dumars1981–1985
25Stan Kernan1957–1961
33Bill Reigel1954–1956
34Frank Glenn1955–1958