University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics

Tuesday, November 29
Hammond, LA
7:00 PM

Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns

at

Southeastern Louisiana

Mercedes Johnson 102511

UL Faces In State Opponent Southeastern Louisiana

11/28/2011 3:30:00 PM | Women's Basketball


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Game Notes

GAME CENTER
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011
Location: Hammond, La.
Times: 7:00 p.m.
Opponent: Southeastern Louisiana
 
SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA
11-12 Record______________________3-2
11-12 Big West Record______________0-0
Head Coach_______________________Lori Davis Jones
Series History_____________________Southeastern Louisiana leads 27-11
 
GAME NIGHT STORY LINES
>>>UL and Southeastern Louisiana are going head-to-head for the 39th time in the history of the two programs.
>>>The Ragin' Cajuns finished their California trip 1-1, including their first win of the season last Wednesday in a 59-56 result over UC Riverside.
>>>Senior Mercedes Johnson became the fourth all-time leading scorer in Ragin' Cajuns history with her basket on Friday night at San Diego.
>>>Louisiana looks to be smarter with the ball as they committed a season high 28 turnovers in the loss vs. San Diego.
>>>Cajun's shooting guard Krystal Motley scored 11 points Friday night, marking the third straight game the senior has reached double-figures.
>>>UL looks to avoid a losing streak on Tuesday night as the Lady Lions are seeking back-to-back wins for the first time this season.
>>>Motley has been a spark for the Cajuns in her return from an injury. She has averaged 12.3 points per game in her three games played.
>>>Louisiana caps off its final game of its four game road trip against SELU Tuesday night. The Cajuns will return home on December 3 vs. Southern.
 
WHATS TRENDING
>>>Louisiana outrebounded its opponent for the first time Wednesday night against UC Riverside, grabbing 38 rebounds in the win
>>>UL committed fewer turnovers in the victory over Riverside, marking Louisiana's first win in the tournament battle this season.
>>>The Ragin' Cajuns bench was outscored vs. San Diego for the first time this year.
 
SEASON HIGHS
>>>UL made and attempted a season high in field goals against Riverside, going 23-of-62 from the field.
>>>The Cajuns forced UC Riverside into 19 turnovers, but coughed the ball up 28 times in the matchup with San Diego.
>>>Louisiana looks to rebound defensively after giving up a season highs of 103 points and 53 percent shooting to the Toreros Friday.
>>>The 103 points given up to San Diego were the most points given up since March 2, 2000 when they allowed 114 points to Louisiana Tech .
 
SEASON LOWS
>>>UL surrendered just 56 points to Riverside, a season low for the Ragin' Cajuns.
>>>Louisiana looks to improved from the charity stripe as they shot just .526 against San Diego.
>>>10 fouls were committed by UL on Wednesday, five less fouls than the previous low.
>>>UL scored a season low 44 points in the loss to San Diego.
 
SERIES HISTORY
>>>Southeastern Louisiana won the first meeting between the two programs 93-41, played on January 14, 1975.
>>>Mercedes Johnson and Nicole Morris started for the Cajuns in last years meeting in which Louisiana won 67-57.
>>>Head coach Errol Rogers is 1-1 in his career against Southeastern Louisiana.
 
UP NEXT FOR RAGIN' CAJUNS
>>>The Cajuns return home after a four game road trip to face non-conference foe Southern on December 3rd at 2:00 p.m.
 
 
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