LAKE CHARLES –McNeese Softball is excited to announce a partnership with The Evangeline Bank and Trust Company as the title sponsor of both of McNeese's annual home tournaments.
The Evangeline Bank and Trust Invitational I will open the Cowgirls' season from February 11-13 at Joe Miller Field at Cowgirl Diamond. The second tournament, The Evangeline Bank and Trust Invitational II will be held February 24- 27.
"We are honored to partner with McNeese Athletics as the title sponsor of the Cowgirls Softball Tournament," said Lake Charles Branch Manager Will Hetzel. "As the REAL community bank of Lake Charles, we are excited to host this event for the people of Southwest Louisiana to enjoy. We look forward to seeing the community at Cowgirl Diamond. Geaux Pokes!"
"I would like to thank Evangeline Bank and Trust President Randel Chapman, Marketing Director Theresa Guillot, and the Board of Directors for their support," added sixth year head coach James Landreneau. "This partnership will allow for us to provide a first-class experience for McNeese student athletes and fans. Our goal is for Lake Charles to be an annual desirable destination for teams across the country. The Evangeline Bank and Trust Invitationals will not only allow for our community to see top level teams but will allow these teams an opportunity to experience our great culture and hospitality in southwest Louisiana."
Teams from the east coast from all the way to the western states will take part in this year's tournaments. The Evangeline Bank and Trust Invitational I tourney will include McNeese, Tulsa, North Texas, Texas Southern and Alabama-Birmingham while the Evangeline Bank and Trust Invitational II slate will include the Cowgirls, Memphis, Sam Houston, Manhattan, UT Arlington and UNLV.
Tickets for both tournaments can be purchased at the McNeese ticket office or by calling 337-562-4MSU.
2022 Evangeline Bank and Trust Invitational I
FRIDAY, FEB. 11
1 p.m. Tulsa vs. North Texas
2:30 p.m. Texas Southern vs. North Texas
6 p.m. Texas Southern vs. McNeese
SATURDAY, FEB. 12
1 p.m. Tulsa vs. UAB
3:30 p.m. Tulsa vs. McNeese
6 p.m. UAB vs. McNeese
SUNDAY, FEB. 13
12 p.m. North Texas vs. McNeese
2:30 p.m. Texas Southern vs. McNeese
2022 Evangeline Bank and Trust Invitational II
THURSDAY, FEB. 24
6 p.m. Sam Houston vs. McNeese
FRIDAY, FEB. 25
10 a.m. Memphis vs. UTA
12:15 p.m. Manhattan vs. UTA
2:30 p.m. Manhattan vs. Sam Houston
4:45 p.m. UNLV vs. Sam Houston
7 p.m. UNLV vs. McNeese
SATURDAY, FEB. 26
10 a.m. Sam Houston vs. UTA
12:15 p.m. Sam Houston vs. UNLV
2:30 p.m. Manhattan vs. Memphis
4:45 p.m. Manhattan vs. McNeese
7 p.m. Memphis vs. McNeese
SUNDAY, FEB. 27
10 a.m. UNLV vs. Manhattan
12:15 p.m. UNLV vs. Memphis
2:45 p.m. UTA vs. McNeese
