McNeese Team Store Has Everything You Need for Cowboy Football Season

by Kerri Cooke

It’s that time of year again—football season! To celebrate the return of the McNeese Cowboys on the field, stop by the McNeese Team store, now conveniently located off campus. 

If you haven’t been to the spirit store since it moved to its new location two years ago, look for the big blue McNeese chair on Sale Road. Behind the building is a spacious parking lot. Walk in the door and you’ll be greeted with a much larger space and a huge increase in inventory. 

Tracey Pearce, director of the team store, says she wants everyone to think of it as a community store, not solely a university store as it was viewed while on campus. “We want to hear from the public and get feedback on what they want. There’s this stigma that our merchandise is too expensive, but our primary goal is to carry affordable options for everyone. We have the big brands, but we also have budget-friendly tees.” 

Ultimately, people visiting the store want to support McNeese athletics. Inventory includes everything you’ll need for a football game: jerseys, foam fingers, cowbells, tattoos, glitter, thermoses, hats, clear bags, stadium seats…. If you can think of it, the store probably has it, and if they don’t, you’re providing the exact feedback they’re looking for. 

Pearce says top sellers are jerseys, hoodies and sweatshirts due to football season occurring during the transition of seasons. Once those cooler nights start filtering in, fans naturally start pulling out their warmer items. 

The store also has a men’s, women’s and kid’s section. Think ¼ zip pullovers, cowboy boots in McNeese colors and little dresses for the small fans in your life. Recently added is a home section which features koozies, cutting boards and coasters. 

Pearce says one exciting item coming soon is a jacket with a custom design in a style specific to McNeese. Also, look forward to throw blankets and other on-trend and cozy items. 

Store hours have changed. The doors are open all day on Fridays, as well as other weekdays. On home game Saturdays, the store will be open from noon-4:00 p.m. and reopen at the game through their merchandise truck. Monday through Friday hours are 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. at 501 E. Sale Road. You can also visit mcneesecowboystore.com to browse merchandise.