The McNeese Cowgirls are off to their first 2-0 start in a decade, set to face the Jackson State Tigers Thursday night at Cowgirl Field. With a five-match winning streak against Jackson State since 2018, McNeese holds an 8-1 all-time series lead. The Cowgirls recently secured their first win over Southern Miss, with Sumayah Brown scoring her first collegiate goal. Jackson State, predicted to finish atop the SWAC, is seeking to bounce back from two opening losses. The match is a significant early season test for both teams, kicking off at 7 p.m. CDT.

By the Numbers
  • McNeese is 2-0-0; Jackson State is 0-2-0.
  • A win for McNeese would mark their first 3-0 start since 2016.
State of Play
  • McNeese enters the game on a five-match win streak against Jackson State.
  • Jackson State was picked to finish first in the SWAC, despite its slow start.
What's Next

Should McNeese defeat Jackson State, they will continue building momentum as they seek a rare early-season winning streak, potentially influencing their conference standing as the season progresses.

Bottom Line

The match is crucial for both teams鈥擬cNeese aims to solidify their strong start while Jackson State seeks to recover and uphold their preseason expectations. The outcome will be telling of both programs' trajectories this season.