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COWBOYS GAMER: McNeese struggles As Top Absentees Woes Comes to Hurt team majorly

The McNeese Cowboys suffered a 52-10 defeat to the Texas A&M Aggies on Saturday at Kyle Field. This loss brings McNeese’s record to 1-2 as they gear up to start Southland Conference play next week.

GAME SUMMARY:

The match kicked off with Texas A&M receiving the ball and quickly advancing down the field. They scored on a five-play, 75-yard drive, capped by a two-yard touchdown run from Le’Veon Moss.

Without starting quarterback Clifton McDowell, McNeese turned to Kamden Sixkiller, who was unable to move the offense on his first drive, resulting in a punt.

Texas A&M regained possession and, after six plays and 46 yards, found the end zone again, this time with Amari Daniels scoring from two yards out, making it 14-0.

Scoring continued for the Aggies on each of their first five drives. An interception and two additional McNeese punts kept giving Texas A&M opportunities, leading to a field goal on the final drive of the half. The Aggies went into halftime with a commanding 38-0 lead.

The second half began with a quick punt from McNeese, followed by another lengthy touchdown drive from A&M, extending the lead to 45-0, after which the pace slowed.

McNeese finally scored in the fourth quarter, capping a 19-play, 75-yard drive with a touchdown pass from Sixkiller to Jalen Wright. The Aggies responded with a long touchdown run, making the score 52-7.

In the final moments, the Cowboys managed one last drive, concluding with a field goal from Tyler Larco as time expired, finalizing the score at 52-10.

KEY STATISTIC: 38

Texas A&M scored 38 points in the first half, securing an easy win while the Cowboys struggled offensively.

PLAYER OF THE GAME: Le’Veon Moss

Moss was highly effective with limited touches, achieving 84 yards and two touchdowns on nine carries, leading the Aggies’ rushing efforts.

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