Pokes Cruise Over Colonels, 42-10 - KPLC 7 News, Lake Charles, Louisiana

Pokes cruise over Colonels, 42-10

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THIBODAUX, La. (KPLC) -

The McNeese State football team cruised to a conference victory on Saturday afternoon, defeating Nicholls State 42-10.

The Pokes (6-3, 3-3) totaled 550 yards of offense, including 276 yards on the ground. Junior quarterback Cody Stroud completed 17 of 28 passes for 274 yards, and tied a career high three touchdown passes.

McNeese State returns to action next Saturday for a non-conference game with Texas- San Antonio.

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