LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — Elijah Moore scored a career-high 29 points and McNeese breezed to a 135-87 victory over the College of Biblical Studies on Monday night.

Moore made 10 of 13 shots, including 9 of 11 from 3-point range, for the Cowboys (2-1).

Larry Johnson scored 22 for McNeese, making 7 of 9 shots and all eight of his free throws — adding five assists. Alier Maluk totaled 20 points and 11 rebounds — both career highs — for his first career double-double. Christian Nitu pitched in with 17 points, hitting 4 of 7 from distance,

Odis Carter Jr. had 25 points, six rebounds and five assists to pace the Ambassadors, an NCCAA Division II member. Samuel Cole totaled 13 points and 10 assists. Samuel Johnson and Frank Madubuko scored 12 and 10, respectively.

McNeese took a 63-44 lead into halftime before setting school records with 21 3-pointers and 42 assists.

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