McNeese Cowboys upset the Clemson Tigers, starting a March Madness Cinderella story

By Jason Fuller,

Published March 21, 2025 at 6:09 PM EDT

The McNeese State University Cowboys beat out the Clemson Tigers on Thursday, marking its first March Madness victory in its 52-year history.

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McNeese Cowboys upset the Clemson Tigers, starting a March Madness Cinderella story