McMahon powers McNeese to 24-20 victory over Lamar

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — Deonta McMahon rushed for a career-high 239 yards and two touchdowns and McNeese held off Lamar 24-20. McMahon carried 10 times for 208 yards in the first half alone for McNeese (4-7, 2-4 Southland Conference). After a scoreless first quarter, McMahon had touchdown runs of 79 and 70 yards in the second to help McNeese take a 21-10 lead. Lamar closed within four points at halftime after freshman Major Bowden scored on a 98-yard kickoff return following McMahon’s second touchdown run. Both teams traded field goals after halftime.