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Gallery: Football makes history against McNeese

September 22, 2019 by Megan Holley and Claire Shipley

For the first time in program history, the Wildcats defeated McNeese 17-10 in a thrilling game on Saturday evening. The team now stands 1-1 in conference play.

The defense attempts to block the field goal. (Photo by Megan Holley)
Sophomore placekicker Blair Zepeda attempts to get the extra point. (Photo by Megan Holley)
Junior defensive end Kameron Hill celebrates after tackling the opposing quarterback. (Photo by Megan Holley)

Junior defensive end Kameron Hill tackles the opposing quarterback. (Photo by Megan Holley)
Junior quarterback Luke Anthony looks for a receiver to throw the ball to. (Photo by Megan Holley)
Freshman wide receiver Javorian Miller runs up the field to gain yardage. (Photo by Megan Holley)

The offensive line gets ready to start the play. (Photo by Megan Holley)
Junior wide receiver Justus Lee and freshman wide receiver Javorian Miller celebrate after a successful play. (Photo by Megan Holley)
Junior wide receiver Justus Lee catches the ball as the defenders try to stop him. (Photo by Megan Holley)

Junior fullback Tavian Tumbleson jumps over the pile of opponents to get the first down. (Photo by Megan Holley)
Sophomore linebacker Jairan Parker and junior linebacker Hunter Kier tackle the opponent. (Photo by Megan Holley)
The team amps up the crowd during the third down. (Photo by Megan Holley)

Sophomore placekicker Blair Zepeda kicks the ball to start the game. (Photo by Megan Holley)
Junior cornerback Koy Richardson and Junior defensive end Reynel Previlon run onto the field before the game. (Photo by Megan Holley)
Students sing the alma mater before the game. (Photo by Megan Holley)

Fans go crazy in the stands as the Wildcats score the last touchdown to seal the victory. (Photo by Claire Shipley)
Offensive linemen stare down McNeese defensive linemen before the snap. (Photo by Claire Shipley)
Sophmore cornerback Obinna Udoye is taken down by McNeese player as he dives forward to gain more yardage. (Photo by Claire Shipley)

Sophmore cornerback Obinna Udoye avoids being tackled by a McNeese player. (Photo by Claire Shipley)
Offensive linemen wait for the start of the play. (Photo by Claire Shipley)
Junior offensive lineman Jon Crisp prepares for the play. (Photo by Claire Shipley)

Sophmore cornerback Obinna Udoye sprints in an attempt to make the first down. (Photo by Claire Shipley)
Freshman wide receiver Javorian Miller prepares for the play to be called. (Photo by Claire Shipley)
Men’s and women’s basketball players are awarded their conference championship rings. (Photo by Claire Shipley)

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