Barbero, Pinkerton Power McNeese Past Islanders in Series Opener

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – McNeese used a decisive late-inning offensive push to defeat Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, 9–4, Friday night at Chapman Field to open the Southland Conference series. With the win, the Cowboys improve to 21–17 overall and 10–9 in league play, while the Islanders fall to 16–21 overall and 5–13 in conference action. The series continues Saturday with first pitch scheduled for 2 p.m. following a schedule adjustment due to inclement weather. The game will be streamed live on ESPN+. McNeese struck first in the top of the third inning when Danny Barbero launched his sixth home run of…