University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Women's Basketball Hosts Denver on Wednesday
1/31/2012 5:47:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Game Notes
GAME CENTER
Date: February 1, 2012
Location: Lafayette, La.
Times: 7:00 p.m.
Opponent: Denver
LOUISIANA
11-12 Record____________________ 5-16
11-12 Sun Belt Record_____________ 0-9
Last Game______________________ Jan. 28, 2012
at ULM L, 35-66
Head Coach_____________________ Errol Rogers
UL Record_____________________ 36-106 (5th Season)
Rogers vs. DU__________________ 1-5
Web Site________________________ www.RaginCajuns.com
DENVER
11-12 Record____________________ 15-8
11-12 Sun Belt Record_____________ 7-2
Last Game______________________ Jan. 28, 2012
at UALR W, 60-50
Head Coach_____________________ Erik Johnson
DU Record_____________________ 68-48 (4th Season)
Johnson vs. UL_________________ 4-0
Web Site________________________ www.denverpioneers.com
GAME NIGHT STORY LINES
>>>The Cajuns and Pioneers will be going head-to-head for the 25th time in the history of the two programs Wednesday night.
>>>Louisiana's perimeter defense will have to bring their A game on Wednesday as Denver comes in as the SBC leading three point shooting team (.327).
>>>The Ragin' Cajuns are giving up 15.8 offensive rebounds per game. However, Denver is coming into the contest last in the conference with 10.7 offensive rebounds per game.
>>>UL scored a season-low falling in their last contest to Louisiana-Monroe, 66-35. The Cajuns were outrebounded for the eighth time in nine league games.
>>>Krystal Motley led the Ragin' Cajuns in scoring once again scoring eight points and grabbing four rebounds. The Houston native has led UL in scoring in four straight games and ten times overall on the year.
>>>Louisiana will attempt to contain Denver's Kaetlyn Murdoch Wednesday evening. The senior is second in the Sun Belt in scoring average (17.4 ppg) and field goal percentage (.544). The Pioneers also showcase the league leader in assists, Emiko Smith, averaging 6.7 dimes per contest.
>>>The Cajuns pick-pocketed the Warhawks 10 times on Saturday, marking the 11th time the squad has recorded 10-plus steals in a game.
>>>Josie West has averaged 8.5 rebounds in the last four ballgames. The junior is 11th in the conference in rebounds averaging 6.9 boards during Sun Belt play.
NOTES AND TRENDS
>>>The Cajuns scored a season-low 35 points against Louisiana-Monroe. The team shot 12-of-55 (.218) from the floor, which was the second lowest on the year.
>>>The Ragin' Cajuns were 7-for-10 from the charity stripe against North Texas. UL has shot 70 percent or better from the free throw line 10 times this season.
>>>Louisiana is seeking for their first win in the month of January and to snap an eleven game losing skid. UL has not lost eleven in a row since the 2008-09 season.
>>>Robbie Brown, Nicole Morris, Josie West, and Megan Whittaker are the only Cajuns to have played in all 21 games this season.
WHERE CAJUNS RANK IN SBC
>>>Krystal Motley scored eight points to lead the Ragin' Cajuns on Saturday. Motley has now led Louisiana in scoring in four straight games and on ten occasions this season.
>>>The Ragin' Cajuns average 4.7 three-pointers per game, ranking them third in the SBC.
>>>Josie West is second in the conference with 5.8 defensive rebounds per game in league play. The junior is also sixth in blocked shots (1.4 bpg) through the first nine conference games.
>>>The squad has recorded 10 or more steals in 11 games this season and are second in the SBC with nine per contest.
GROWING UP FAST
>>>The Ragin' Cajuns top four freshman are averaging at least 10 minutes per game. Robbie Brown leads the group at almost 19 minutes a ballgame.
>>>The group of freshman are averaging a combined 14.8 points per game. Laurie' Beaty and Megan Whittaker lead the freshmen with 4.1 points per contest. Whittaker knocked down two triples against ULM and leads the team with 20 on the year.
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.
SERIES HISTORY (Denver Leads 17-7)
>>>Denver won the first meeting between the schools 63-54. The game was played back on January 6, 2000.
>>>The Pioneers have won six straight games in the series and won both games played last year. Denver won the first game 70-58, and finished off the sweep of the Cajuns winning 82-39 at the Cajundome.
>>>Head coach Errol Rogers is seeking his second career win against Denver. Rogers holds a 1-5 overall record against Denver.
UP NEXT FOR RAGIN' CAJUNS
>>>The Cajuns will travel to Mobile, Ala. to play conference opponent Troy. Tipoff is scheduled for 5:15 p.m.
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