Cajuns Prepare to Battle North Texas in Cajundome

Game Notes

GAME CENTER
Date: January 25, 2012
Location: Lafayette, La.
Times: 5:00 p.m.
Opponent: North Texas

LOUISIANA
11-12 Record____________________       5-14
11-12 Sun Belt Record_____________     0-7
Last Game______________________       Jan. 21, 2012
                                                                              at Arkansas State L, 52-55
Head Coach_____________________       Errol Rogers
   UL Record_____________________       36-104 (5^th Season)
   Rogers vs. NT___________________     4-4
Web Site________________________     www.RaginCajuns.com

NORTH TEXAS
11-12 Record____________________     11-9
11-12 Sun Belt Record_____________     4-3
Last Game______________________      Jan. 21, 2012
                                                                              vs. Denver L, 44-50
Head Coach_____________________      Karen Aston
   NT Record_____________________      97-56 (5th Season)
   Aston vs. UL____________________     4-4
Web Site________________________     www.meangreensports.com

GAME NIGHT STORY LINES
>>>Louisiana and North Texas will meet for the 33^rd time in the history of the two basketball programs on Wednesday night.
>>>UL swept the season series against the Mean Green last year, marking the first time the Cajuns have swept a conference opponent since the 2007-08 campaign.
>>>The Cajuns took the loss at Arkansas State, but saw many positive signs come from the game. Louisiana outrebounded the Red Wolves 38-36, marking the first time the Ragin' Cajuns have done so in SBC play.
>>>UL outscored ASU by eight in the second half and had four players finish the game with at least nine points.
>>>Krystal Motley led the Cajuns in scoring with 17 points, while grabbing five boards and dishing out a career-high five assists at UALR. The senior tied for a team-high with 11 points against Arkansas State and has now led the Cajuns in scoring eight times this year. Motley is the team's leading scoring averaging 13.9 points per contest on the year.
>>>West averaged 8.5 points and 8.5 rebounds in the two games last week. The junior scored 11 points and garnered six rebounds on Wednesday, while chipping in six points and corralling a career-high 11 boards on Saturday.
>>>Senior Michelle Brunker returned to action against UALR after missing the previous two games, scoring six points and yanking down five rebounds. Brunker scored nine points against the Red Wolves on Saturday, while grabbing three rebounds and had three assists.
>>>Freshmen continued to step up for the Cajuns as Brooklyn Arceneaux tied a career-best scoring nine points for the second consecutive game against UALR. Megan Whittaker hit three treys at Arkansas State in route to an 11 point output.

NOTES AND TRENDS
>>>The Cajuns shot 21-of-50 (.420) from the field against Arkansas State, marking the highest field goal percentage in conference play for UL. Louisiana held the Red Wolves to 20-of-64 (.313) from the floor on Saturday. It was the third best field goal defense the squad has produced this season.
>>>Louisiana outrebounded Arkansas State on the glass 38-36 on Saturday. It was the first time the Cajuns have outrebounded their opponent in Sun Belt play.
>>>Louisiana is seeking to snap an eight game losing skid. UL has not lost eight in a row since the 2008-09 season.

WHERE CAJUNS RANK IN SBC
>>>Krystal Motley poured in 11 points on Saturday tying for the team-high. Motley has led the Cajuns in scoring eight times this year and is eighth in the SBC in scoring average (13.9).
>>>Josie West ranks fifth in defensive rebounding (5.1 drpg) in conference play. West is averaging 6.4 total rebounds in the seven SBC games.
>>>The Ragin' Cajuns recorded 10 steals at Arkansas State, marking the ninth time UL has posted 10 or more steals in a contest. Louisiana ranks second in the Sun Belt in steals with 8.9 per game.
>>>The squad tallied 13 assists on Saturday giving them 69 during conference play. Louisiana is at the bottom of the SBC in assists on the year but are fifth in league play games averaging just under 10 a game.

SHORTHANDED
>>>Louisiana is playing without seniors Kemi Rotibi (injury) and Mercedes Johnson (personal reasons) who are out for the remainder of the season
>>>The duo was averaging a combined 18.2 points and 13.3 rebounds per contest on the season.

CAREER NIGHTS
>>>Brooklyn Arceneaux, Josie West, and Megan Whittaker all set or tied career-highs on Saturday.
>>>Arceneaux scored nine points for the second consecutive game tying her career-high for the freshman out of St. Thomas More High School.
>>>West corralled a career-best 11 rebounds in route to an average of 8.5 rebounds in the two games last week.
>>>Whittaker drained three treys on Saturday and made a an individual-best four field goals in her 11 point effort.

SERIES HISTORY (Series Tied 16-16)
>>>North Texas won the first meeting between the two schools 62-56, played back on March 8, 1974.
>>>The Ragin' Cajuns swept the season series last year winning the first matchup in Denton, Texas 65-54 and returning home to complete the sweep at Earl K. Long Gym, 71-69.
>>>Wednesday's game is full of rubber matches for both schools. The game will decide who takes over the overall lead in the series and both head coaches stand at a 4-4 career record against the opposition.

UP NEXT FOR RAGIN' CAJUNS
>>>The Cajuns will travel to Monroe, La. to take on in state rival La-Monroe on Saturday. Tipoff is scheduled for 2:00 p.m.

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