The 2016-2017 college basketball season is officially over and now it's on to the post season.  For the McNeese Cowgirls team that means a trip to Katy, Texas for the Southland Conference basketball tournament.

The Cowgirls finished the regular season at 13-16) finished the regular season and 8-10 conference play.

The Cowgirls received the #6 seed in the tournament and will be in action this Thursday March 9th when they take on #7 seeded Nicholls at 1:30 p.m. at the Merrill Center in Katy.

The Cowgirls beat Nicholls earlier this season on February 18th winning that game 59-52.

Pam LaFosse with McNeese said:

Tickets are currently on sale at the Jack Doland Fieldhouse for $15 per session (two games) and will be sold there until 5 p.m. Wednesday. McNeese students will be admitted free with a valid McNeese ID.

After Wednesday, fans may purchase tickets at the Merrell Center at the McNeese will call ticket booth.

If the lady Cowgirls win Thursday, they would advance to take on No. 3 seed Stephen F. Austin at 1:30 p.m. on Friday.

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