The McNeese women鈥檚 basketball team's record-setting season concluded with a 56-41 loss to San Diego State in the second round of the WBIT. The Cowgirls, who finished the regular season as champions with a record of 29-6, struggled offensively against a more efficient Aztecs squad. Freshman Dakota Howard led McNeese with 16 points, while Tyreona Sibley grabbed 10 rebounds. San Diego State鈥檚 improved record stands at 27-5, as they advance to the quarterfinals against Kansas.

By the Numbers
  • McNeese finished the game shooting 27.4% (17 of 62) from the field.
  • San Diego State shot 40% (18 of 45), including 33.3% (8 of 24) from three-point range.
State of Play
  • McNeese struggled early, starting 0-4 from the field with a turnover.
  • Despite a late push, McNeese never led and faced a double-digit deficit by mid-game.
What's Next

With the season over, McNeese will focus on rebuilding and preparing for the next season, aiming to build on their achievements and address the offensive gaps highlighted in this loss.

Bottom Line

The Cowgirls鈥� disappointing end to a historic season emphasizes the need for improvement in offensive execution and consistency if they aim for a deeper tournament run in the future.