Sport Football Trophy None | Next meeting November 2017 Meetings total 35 | |
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First meeting November 10, 1951
McNeese State 13, Lamar 7 Latest meeting November 19, 2016
McNeese State 41, Lamar 10 | ||
The Battle of the Border is the name of the athletics rivalry between the Cardinals of Lamar University and Cowboys and Cowgirls of McNeese State University. 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
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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
After the 1989 season, Lamar shut down its football program, before resurrecting it for the 2010 season. The Lamar–McNeese State rivalry resumed in 2010.
Results
As of the 2016 season, McNeese State holds a 25–9–1 edge in the all-time series in 35 games.
Men's basketball
As of the 2014–15 season, Lamar has a 51–46 lead in men's basketball games against McNeese State.
Women's basketball
As of the 2014–15 season, Lamar has a 42–28 series lead in women's basketball over McNeese State.
Baseball
As of the 2015 season, Lamar has a 116–76–2 lead over McNeese State.