University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Sunday, December 1
Cajundome
2 p.m.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
4-2
62
vs
54
Xavier
4-5
| Team | 1 | 2 | F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier (La.) | 25 | 29 | 54 |
| Louisiana | 31 | 31 | 62 |
Cajuns Hold Off Nuggets for 62-54 Victory
12/1/2013 5:00:00 PM | Women's Basketball
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LAFAYETTE, La. – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns women's basketball team won its second straight game defeating Xavier, 62-54, on Sunday at the Cajundome. The Cajuns, who improved to 4-2 on the season, were led by a 19-point effort by sophomore guard Sylvana Okde.Â
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Braile Fields followed with 11 points for the Cajuns, scoring double-digits for the second straight game, while Adrienne Prejean grabbed a game-high in 11 rebounds.
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Xavier put the Cajuns' in an early hole, with a 16-7 lead in the first six minutes of the game. Paige Gauthier had seven of her team-high 17 points for Xavier, which was playing the game as an exhibition, during the run.
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The Cajuns responded quick and found their offense, going on a 23-3 run over an eight-minute span to take the lead, and extend it to 30-19 with 2:15 left in the half. The Cajuns spread the ball around the floor during the run, with seven different Ragin' Cajuns scoring points.
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The Cajuns held Xavier scoreless for an 8:25 stretch in that run, scoring 18 straight points in the process.
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Xavier finally got back onto the board with four straight free throws at the 1:07 mark followed by a quick turnover and a jumper from Vinnie Briggs to get to within 30-25.
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The teams would go into the half with the Cajuns up 31-25, following a free throw from Jeremica Edwards with 12 seconds remaining in the half.
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Arceneaux led the Cajuns with eight points at the half and Fields followed with five. Gauthier led the Nuggets with 10 at the half.
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The Nuggets made short work of the Cajuns six-point lead at the half, eventually tying the game at 34-34 on a basket by Whitney Gaston-Loyd with 15:01 remaining in the game and taking a 38-37 lead with a lay-up by Whitney Gathright at the 12:45 mark.
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The teams exchanged baskets and the lead for a few possessions before the Cajuns took their final lead at 42-40 with 11:56 left in the game following a 3-pointer from Okde.Â
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Xavier got as close as 55-52 on a bucket by Gathright with 1:20 remaining, but Okde responded with a 3-pointer from the left corner with 52 seconds remaining and she added four free throws down the stretch to help Louisiana preserve the win.
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Louisiana finished 18-for-50 (36.0 percent) from the floor and 8-for-19 (42.1 percent) from behind the 3-point line. The Cajuns forced 20 turnovers and held a 41-39 advantage on the glass.
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Gathright added 11 points for the Gold Nuggets while Gauthier grabbed 10 rebounds to post a double-double.
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Louisiana will return to action on Wednesday when it travels to face Mississippi State in a 7 p.m. contest.
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Contact: Nick Ross
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LAFAYETTE, La. – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns women's basketball team won its second straight game defeating Xavier, 62-54, on Sunday at the Cajundome. The Cajuns, who improved to 4-2 on the season, were led by a 19-point effort by sophomore guard Sylvana Okde.Â
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Braile Fields followed with 11 points for the Cajuns, scoring double-digits for the second straight game, while Adrienne Prejean grabbed a game-high in 11 rebounds.
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Xavier put the Cajuns' in an early hole, with a 16-7 lead in the first six minutes of the game. Paige Gauthier had seven of her team-high 17 points for Xavier, which was playing the game as an exhibition, during the run.
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The Cajuns responded quick and found their offense, going on a 23-3 run over an eight-minute span to take the lead, and extend it to 30-19 with 2:15 left in the half. The Cajuns spread the ball around the floor during the run, with seven different Ragin' Cajuns scoring points.
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The Cajuns held Xavier scoreless for an 8:25 stretch in that run, scoring 18 straight points in the process.
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Xavier finally got back onto the board with four straight free throws at the 1:07 mark followed by a quick turnover and a jumper from Vinnie Briggs to get to within 30-25.
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The teams would go into the half with the Cajuns up 31-25, following a free throw from Jeremica Edwards with 12 seconds remaining in the half.
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Arceneaux led the Cajuns with eight points at the half and Fields followed with five. Gauthier led the Nuggets with 10 at the half.
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The Nuggets made short work of the Cajuns six-point lead at the half, eventually tying the game at 34-34 on a basket by Whitney Gaston-Loyd with 15:01 remaining in the game and taking a 38-37 lead with a lay-up by Whitney Gathright at the 12:45 mark.
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The teams exchanged baskets and the lead for a few possessions before the Cajuns took their final lead at 42-40 with 11:56 left in the game following a 3-pointer from Okde.Â
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Xavier got as close as 55-52 on a bucket by Gathright with 1:20 remaining, but Okde responded with a 3-pointer from the left corner with 52 seconds remaining and she added four free throws down the stretch to help Louisiana preserve the win.
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Louisiana finished 18-for-50 (36.0 percent) from the floor and 8-for-19 (42.1 percent) from behind the 3-point line. The Cajuns forced 20 turnovers and held a 41-39 advantage on the glass.
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Gathright added 11 points for the Gold Nuggets while Gauthier grabbed 10 rebounds to post a double-double.
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Louisiana will return to action on Wednesday when it travels to face Mississippi State in a 7 p.m. contest.
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Team Stats
XU
UL
FG%
.345
.360
3FG%
.333
.421
FT%
.529
.750
RB
39
41
TO
20
24
STL
7
5
Game Leaders
Pts
19
FGM
5
3FGM
3
FTM
6
Pts
11
FGM
3
3FGM
3
FTM
2
Pts
8
FGM
2
3FGM
0
FTM
4
Pts
6
FGM
2
3FGM
2
FTM
0
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