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LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA (October 18, 2025) The Houston Christian University Huskies (HCU) football team faced a tough night on Saturday, as they were shut out 27-0 by the McNeese Cowboys in Lake Charles.
Right from the start, the Huskies showed promise on their opening drive. They moved the ball 44 yards, highlighted by a 16-yard rush from freshman Xai’Shaun Edwards (shown left). However, the drive stalled when a penalty pushed them into a tough third-and-14 situation, and they couldn’t convert. That drive ended HCU’s best chance to score.
Meanwhile, McNeese took advantage of the momentum. They answered on their first possession with an 80-yard drive, capped by a 7-yard touchdown run from quarterback Jake Strong. Soon the Cowboys were in control of the game. McNeese added a 47-yard field goal just before halftime to make it 10-0 at the break.
In the second half, McNeese kept pressuring. Strong scored again in the third quarter on runs of 7 and then 34 yards to push the lead to 24-0. The Cowboys sealed the win with a field goal in the fourth quarter, making it 27-0.
Despite the loss, HCU had some individual bright spots. Edwards finished with 130 rushing yards on 18 carries, a solid performance on his part.
Receiver Deuce McMillan also reached a personal milestone, catching his 100th career pass for the Huskies. On defense, senior linebacker Rodney Dansby surpassed 400 career tackles, another notable achievement despite the team’s struggles.
But the game as a whole didn’t go HCU’s way. McNeese’s defense held them to 279 total yards, while the Cowboys gained 403. McNeese controlled time of possession and made big plays when it mattered.
Looking ahead, the Huskies will hope to regroup quickly. They will take on Southeastern Louisiana Lions at home next Saturday with a chance to bounce back in conference play.
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