University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
Denver
Cajuns Dominate Denver
3/1/2008 6:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
UL started the second half with a 19-6 run to build an 18-point edge. Onna Charles scored eight points on the spurt, including a pair of three pointers, to give the Cajuns a big lead.
The Cajuns' strong play continued, as UL never let their lead dip below 14 points over the remaining 13 minutes.
On senior night, it was fitting that UL was led by its trio of four-year seniors. Alicia McDaniel led all players with 18 points, while adding eight rebounds, three steals and three assists. Sonora Edwards finished with 15 points and six rebounds, while Charles ended with 14 points on 5-of-6 shooting.
The Cajuns' other active senior, Courtney Ratliff had six points and a game-high 10 rebounds.
UL shot 51 percent for the game, compared to just 31.4 percent for the Pioneers.
The Cajuns led for a majority of the first half thanks to 47.8 percent shooting. DU was just 33.3 percent from the floor in the opening half en route to their deficit
Tied at 10-10, the Cajuns used a triple from Edwards and two free throws by Ratliff to take a five-point advantage.
The Cajuns held their lead throughout the half and finished with the same five-point cushion after 20 minutes.
UL will head to
