Cowboy Football
McNeese Quarterback Jake Strong won the Southland Conference Offensive Player of the week despite a the Cowboys’ 41-42 loss to Weber State University Saturday.
Strong threw for 278 yards against the Wildcats, completing 20 of his 39 passing attempts, scoring two passing touchdowns in the process. Strong rushed for 45 yards and 2 rushing touchdowns. Strong is currently ninth in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) in passing yards with 798 yards, throwing, on average, 266 yards a game. He is also 16th in the FCS in passing touchdowns with five successful passes.
McNeese now ranks 13th in the entire FCS in when it comes to the offense scoring efficiency, tied for sixth most touchdowns in the FCS. The team averages about 35 points per game which is the 12th most in the FCS.
When the Cowboys fought Weber on Saturday, they started out slow. The fourth quarter of the game found them down by 21 points against Weber. Less than 12 minutes later, the Cowboys had the chance to tie the game with the potential to bring it into overtime. The Pokes went for a 2-point conversion instead, taking a shot to win the game in a last-ditch effort to upset the Wildcats. The effort came too late, as the ball was tipped, preventing the Cowboys’ comeback victory.
“Not to take anything away from Weber, had a good game plan, and I thought they played good,” said Cowboys head coach Matt Viator. “But why are we down 21 points with 12 minutes left in the game? That’s the most important thing for me: why are we in that position in the first place?”
Cowgirl Volleyball
The Cowgirls picked up a win over Southern University Sept. 16, bringing their season record to 4-5. Senior Kayla Wilson led the scoring with 16 kills, or direct points in the 3-1 set match. That match followed a loss late last week to Georgia State, the second 3-0 loss this season.
The Cowgirls will take on Liberty University and the University of North Alabama in the Houston Cougar Challenge today. They face Houston Saturday.
Cowgirl Soccer
The Cowgirls lost 0-4 to Stephen F. Austin on Thursday in their first divisional match under the southland conference this season. The Cowgirls took a total of 12 shots on the goal. The Cowgirls face East Texas A&M Sept. 25 and Sept. 28. Sept. 25 and Nicholls on Sept. 28.
Cowgirl Tennis
The Cowgirl tennis team kicked off its fall season with the Cowgirl Invitational tournament. The Cowgirls dominated the singles events and finished very well in doubles. Junior Ana Hollweg and sophomore Alexa Martinez both finished with a record of 3-0 at the end of the weekend, with Leana Gomez finishing with a 2-1 record. The pairs of sophomore Salome Fluri with junior Erica Hagi and Alexa Martinez with Leana Gomez both finished the event with a 2-1 record. The Cowgirls are travelling to UL to compete in a tournament this weekend.
Cowboy and Cowgirl Cross Country
Cowboy and Cowgirl Cross Country podiumed in both divisions, with the Cowgirls having two racers inside the top 10. The teams finished second in the Women’s Division and third in the men’s division. Freshman Gregory Martin lead the way for the Cowboys, finishing seventh individually. For the Cowgirls, senior Jeny Barcenas finished third with freshman Elsa Moore in sixth individually. .
