Main Story

Southeastern Louisiana erased a 17-point deficit with three late touchdowns to beat McNeese 21-17, ending the Cowboys’ two-game winning streak. McNeese’s defense and special teams built the early lead, but the offense managed just 167 yards and couldn’t answer Southeastern’s fourth-quarter rally.

By the Numbers
  • McNeese led 17-0 before Southeastern scored 21 unanswered points.
  • McNeese finished with 167 yards of offense; Southeastern had 297.
  • Omiri Wiggins ran for 89 yards on 19 carries, bringing his season total to 807.
  • McNeese fell to 5-6 overall and 4-4 in conference play; Southeastern improved to 5-6 and 3-5.
Yes, But

McNeese’s defense delivered two touchdowns and kept Southeastern scoreless for most of the first three quarters. But the Cowboys’ offense struggled throughout, was sacked five times and couldn’t stop the momentum after the Lions got on the board late in the third.

Bottom Line

McNeese’s defensive play created a commanding lead, but its inability to sustain offense left the door open—and Southeastern made the most of it.