McNeese’s Will Wade calls his team ‘selfish’ in the best possible way. Purdue up next for Cowboys
McNeese State forward Christian Shumate (24) celebrates during the second half against Clemson in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 20, 2025, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Steven Senne]
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — McNeese is no longer an NCAA Tournament underdog after knocking off Clemson in the first round. Next up for the 12th-seeded Cowboys is fourth-seeded Purdue. Coach Matt Painter’s veteran Boilermakers squad has experienced the highs and lows of March Madness. Purdue lost to 16th-seeded Fairleigh Dickinson two years ago and then made it to the national championship game last year. McNeese coach Will Wade says his players have found a way to incorporate their selfish desires into the team’s needs. The Cowboys are coming off their first March Madness victory.
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