LAKE CHARLES—The 2026 Southland Conference regular season women's tennis champions, McNeese Cowgirls will open their fall season this weekend by host its own Cowgirl Invite.
 
Joining McNeese in the tournament field will be Tarleton State, UL-Lafayette, and Texas State.
 
Action begins at 9 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11 with the Cowgirls taking on UL-Lafayette and Tarleton State facing Texas State in doubles action.  McNeese will face Tarleton State in doubles beginning at 10 a.m. them Texas State at 11 in singles play.
 
On Saturday, McNeese will take on Texas State in doubles play at 9 a.m. and Tarleton State in singles action beginning at 10 a.m.
 
The Cowgirls will close out tournament play on Sunday by facing UL-Lafayette in singles set for 9 a.m.
 
McNeese Cowgirl Invite
FRIDAY, SEPT. 11 
9:00 AM – DOUBLES
McNeese vs UL-Lafayette
Tarleton State vs Texas State

10:00 AM – DOUBLES
McNeese vs Tarleton State
Texas State vs UL-Lafayette

11:00 AM – SINGLES
McNeese vs Texas State
Tarleton State vs UL-Lafayette

SATURDAY, SEPT. 12 
9:00 AM – DOUBLES
McNeese vs Texas State
Tarleton State vs UL-Lafayette

10:00 AM – SINGLES 
McNeese vs Tarleton State
UL-Lafayette vs Texas State

SUNDAY, SEPT. 13
9:00 AM – SINGLES
McNeese vs UL-Lafayette
Tarleton State vs Texas State 

REMAINING FALL SCHEDULE
Sept. 25-26 at UL-Lafayette (Lafayette, La.)
Oct. 8-12 ITA Southern Regionals (Baton Rouge, La.)
Oct. 22-25 Southland Conference Individual Championship (Lake Charles, La.)
Nov. 5-8 ITA Conference Masters (Rome, GA.)
Nov. 7-8 States Up Slam (San Marcos, Texas)