Louisiana Christian University Wildcats Retain Border Claw Trophy
The Louisiana Christian University Wildcats defeated East Texas Baptist University 50-36 at Wildcat Field in Pineville, Louisiana, to keep the Border Claw trophy for the third consecutive year.

Alexandria, LA, October 3, 2026 — The Louisiana Christian University Wildcats have successfully defended their Border Claw trophy, marking their third consecutive year holding the championship. The Wildcats secured the victory by defeating East Texas Baptist University with a final score of 50-36.
The decisive game took place at Wildcat Field, located in Pineville, Louisiana, on Saturday. The Wildcats’ win ensures they retain possession of the coveted Border Claw trophy, a symbol of their sustained dominance in the rivalry matchup.
This victory extends the Wildcats’ streak to three years, underscoring a period of strong performance against East Texas Baptist University. The final score of 50-36 reflects a competitive contest that ultimately favored the home team.
Details regarding specific game plays, player statistics, or the history of the Border Claw trophy beyond its retention by LCU for three consecutive years were not provided in the summary. The match concluded with the Wildcats celebrating their continued hold on the trophy on their home field.
Story summarized from the original created by Adán Wright on www.kalb.com, see more information here.
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