This Spring SWLA sports are geared up and ready for the win!
March is probably the most extravagant time for McNeese sports. Men's and Women’s Basketball are going strong as the Cowboys still run the Southland, with record breaking stats and historic game plays. Baseball and Softball have many hits to look forward to, with a little over 100 games in this season’s schedule. Only being in their second year, the McNeese Beach Volleyball team is excited to start their season with a spike! Women's Tennis is gearing up with fresh talent, with new sign-ons from around the world – including Switzerland, Egypt, China, and more! Men's and Women's Track and Field have taken off as both teams prepare for a busy season this spring.
McNeese State University will take on yet another year hosting the Southland Conference Basketball Tournament. Men’s and women’s teams will be competing for conference titles, with round one playoff games starting March 9 and ending with finals on March 13. The McNeese Cowboys have made it obvious they’re hungry for another Southland Conference Championship Title…the question we all should be asking ourselves is, is the world ready for the Bayou Bandits this year? Large crowds are expected, so if you’re planning on making your way to Louisiana’s Playground, I’d recommend getting those reservations early. You can get tickets, plan your visit, and get all of the information here.
The LHSAA High School Boys Marsh Madness Tournament will return to the Burton Complex March 10-15 for the 12th consecutive year! This Lake Charles staple brings in 40 high school basketball teams from across the bayou state for the week-long tournament. Each game consists of the best teams from each division, with semi-finals being played from Monday through Thursday, leading up to the championship play on Friday and Saturday. The energy in the Burton is sky high and not something you want to miss. You can get all of the information, schedules, and tickets here. Please note, there will be no tickets sales at the door, so make sure to grab those tickets in advance.
Basketball doesn't stop with the championships, as the Louisiana High School Basketball All Star Games take place on March 22 at the Legacy Center at McNeese. Featuring top talent from all over the state, these games are expected to be highly competitive and energetic. The boys will play at 1 PM and the girls will immediately follow at 3 PM. For more information on the games and to get your tickets, click here.
McNeese Baseball and Softball are locked in and ready to swing! Join the McNeese Men's Baseball team on the home field of Joe Miller Ballpark.
Their first triple header of the month is set for March 1 at 6 PM and March 2 at 1 PM and 4 PM against Nicholls State University in a conference matchup. Join our Cowboys for a hot take vs Lamar University the weekend of March 14 and the weekend of March 18 for another triple header against Mississippi Valley State University. With even more games, there’s a chance for all to see the cowboys in action. Check out the season schedule and purchase McNeese Baseball Tickets here!
The McNeese Women's Softball team host a plethora of games at Joe Miller Field at Cowgirl Diamond as well. The girls play on March 5 at 6 p.m. vs Southern Alabama University also featuring their Cowgirl Night at the park. They’ll face the Northwestern State University Demons, University of Louisiana at Lafayette Ragin Cajuns, the Nicholls State University Colonels, and even LSU Tigers. See their epic season schedule and purchase McNeese Softball Tickets here!
Picture this: you, ice-cold drink in hand, soaking up the sun and cheering on the McNeese Beach Volleyball Team! On February 28 and March 1, the Sandy Pokes are hosting the Cowgirl Beach Bash at their home base, South Beach Bar and Grill, where teams from across the country will battle it out for win! The girls are set to play Sam Houston State University on February 28 at 11 a.m.. Nicholls State University at 5 p.m., then on March 1, they’ll face University of Mary Harding Baylor at 11 a.m. and New Orleans University at 5 p.m.—all with big hopes of advancing to the next round! We’ll save you a seat! Check out the McNeese Beach Volleyball schedule here!
On your mark! Get set! Go! The McNeese Track and Field Team is lacing up and ready to race for their spring season of play. McNeese Cowboy Relays “Bob Hayes Challenge,” takes place on March 15- and there will be events for everyone to enjoy from pole vaulting to sprinting! Stay in the know on McNeese’s Men's Track and Field and Women's schedule here.
Set your calendars for a clean swing as McNeese Tennis ties in the new year with several home games. The girls play in the Southland Conference on March 8 at 1 p.m. against Lamar University and March 10 at 11 a.m. against the University of Incarnate Word Cardinals. Stay up to date on McNeese Tennis games here!
More sporting events and details can be found on our calendar of events! For the need-to-know information, big-game updates, and successes of the sporting world in SWLA, be sure to check out Where Champions are Crowned, released on the first of each month on visitlakecharles.org. Let’s Play!
