Cowboys face 23rd-ranked Tar Heels with winning streak on the line

Posted Dec 21, 2012
McNeese's biggest test of the season comes on the heels of a five-game winning streak as the Cowboys visit 23rd-ranked North Carolina at noon Saturday on a nationally televised ESPNU game. McNeese (6-3) is coming off an 80-75 win at Texas Tech for the team's first win away from home on the season. "Without a doubt the best team we've faced all season," said head coach Dave Simmons. (Sports NOLA)

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