McNeese has already proven it can compete with powerhouse programs, and Douglas Farmer is taking the points with the Cowboys ahead of their Midwest Region clash.

The No. 12 seed in the Midwest, the McNeese State Cowboys (27-6) begin their pursuit of a Cinderella-run in March against the No. 5 seed, the Clemson Tigers (27-6). The Cowboys won the Southland Conference. The Tigers lost to Louisville in the semifinals of the ACC Tournament.

NCAA Tournament begins its first day of wall-to-wall action on Thursday with first round games from all four regions. Upsets, buzzer beaters and thrilling highlights will fill our day soon, and if your bracket is set to be busted early there's always chances to get back in the action with some best bets.

McNeese State head coach Will Wade has reportedly accepted the job of head coach at North Carolina State. But there is a big elephant in the room.

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McNeese State’s Will Wade has reached an agreement with NC State to become the program’s next head coach, according to multiple reports. The news comes as Wade’s 12th-seeded Cowboys are set to face No. 5 Clemson in first round of March Madness on Thursday,