Battle_of_the_Border_(Lamar–McNeese_State)

Battle of the Border (Lamar–McNeese)

Battle of the Border (Lamar–McNeese)

American college sports rivalry

The Battle of the Border is the name of the athletics rivalry between the Cardinals and Lady Cardinals of Lamar University and Cowboys and Cowgirls of McNeese State University (athletically branded as "McNeese" since the 2015–16 school year).[1][2] Originally in football, the rivalry now covers all sports. In 2009, the rivalry was expanded to include "...head-to-head and SLC [Southland Conference] Championship competition in 14 different sports...". The competition is a joint agreement with the two universities and sponsor, Verizon Wireless[3]

Background

Both universities are public universities in their respective states. Lamar University, located in Beaumont, Texas, is part of the Texas State University System, and McNeese State University, located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, is part of the University of Louisiana System. Lamar and McNeese are about 60 miles apart, accessible via Interstate 10.

Football

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After the 1989 season, Lamar shut down its football program, before resurrecting it for the 2010 season. The Lamar–McNeese rivalry resumed in 2010.

Game results

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Men's basketball

As of the end of the 2022–23 season, Lamar has a 62–52[4] lead in men's basketball games against McNeese.[5][6][7][8]

Women's basketball

As of the end of the 2022–23 season, Lamar has a 52–48 series lead in women's basketball over McNeese.[9][10][11][12][13][14]

Baseball

As of the end of the 2023 season, Lamar has a 122–84–2 lead over McNeese.[15][16][17][18][19]

Soccer

As of the end of the 2023 season, Lamar has a 9–6–1 lead over McNeese. Each school sports 3 match winning streaks. McNeese won the first 3 matches.[20][21]

Softball

As of the end of the 2023 season, McNeese has a 37–7 lead over Lamar[22]

See also

References

  1. [1]
    "McNeese hosts Lamar in "Battle of the Border" game to close out 2012 season". mcneesesports.com. November 16, 2012. Archived from the original on December 24, 2013. Retrieved February 19, 2013.
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    "McNeese State tops Lamar 35–0 in Southland finale". Sports Illustrated. November 17, 2012. Archived from the original on March 12, 2013. Retrieved February 19, 2013.
  3. [3]
    "Verizon Wireless Announces Lamar-McNeese State Rivalry Series". Lamar University Athletics. January 14, 2009. Archived from the original on October 24, 2014. Retrieved October 24, 2014. The series, made possible through a joint corporate partnership with Verizon Wireless, will feature a scoring system that awards points to each school based on the results of head-to-head and SLC Championship competition in 14 different sports.
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    "Men's Basketball History vs McNeese State University from Jan 16, 1952 – Jan 15, 2024". Retrieved January 30, 2024.
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    Archived copy Archived December 23, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
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    "Cardinals Fall to McNeese State – LAMARCARDINALS.COM – Lamar Cardinals Official Athletic Site". lamarcardinals.com. Archived from the original on December 23, 2014.
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    "McNeese State". mcneesesports.com.
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    "Cards Face Rivalry with McNeese". Lamar University Athletics. March 2, 2018. Retrieved November 19, 2018.
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    "Women's Basketball History vs McNeese State University from Jan 21, 1970 – Jan 11, 2024". Retrieved January 30, 2024.
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    Archived copy Archived December 23, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
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    "Women's hoops stops McNeese State – LAMARCARDINALS.COM – Lamar Cardinals Official Athletic Site". lamarcardinals.com. Archived from the original on December 23, 2014.
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    "McNeese State". mcneesesports.com.
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    Pam LaFosse (February 26, 2015). "Women's Basketball Upends Lamar 98–77". mcneesestatesports.com. Retrieved May 20, 2015.
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    "Lamar Basketball – 2017–18 Women's Basketball Game Notes" (PDF). Lamar University Athletics. Retrieved November 21, 2018.
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    "Baseball All-Time Records Season Records Opponent Records". McNeese State University Athletics. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
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    "Baseball ready for McNeese series – LAMARCARDINALS.COM – Lamar Cardinals Official Athletic Site". lamarcardinals.com. Archived from the original on December 23, 2014.
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    "LAMARCARDINALS.COM – Lamar Cardinals Official Athletic Site – Baseball". lamarcardinals.com. Archived from the original on December 23, 2014.
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    "2015 Baseball Cumulative Statistics". mcneesesports.com. Retrieved May 20, 2015.
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    "2018 LAMAR BASEBALL GAME NOTES" (PDF). Lamar University Athletics. Retrieved November 19, 2018.
  20. [20]
    "Women's Soccer History vs McNeese State University from Oct 14, 2007 – Nov 1, 2019". Lamar University Athletics. Retrieved September 13, 2022.
  21. [21]
    "Women's Soccer History vs McNeese State University from Oct 14, 2007 – Nov 5, 2023". Lamar University Athletics. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
  22. [22]
    Athletics, McNeese Cowgirls. 2024 Softball Record Book (PDF). McNeese State Athletic Department. p. 35. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
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