University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Saturday, February 6
Lafayette
4 PM
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
9-5,8-1Sun Belt
73
vs
61
Arkansas State
9-7,4-6Sun Belt
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas St. | 16 | 15 | 18 | 12 | 61 |
| Louisiana | 16 | 11 | 18 | 28 | 73 |
Louisiana Earns Eighth-Straight Win, Defeats Arkansas State 73-61
2/6/2021 8:43:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Skyler Goodwin scores season-high 24 points to lead Ragin’ Cajuns to historic victory
LAFAYETTE – Down 49-45 with 10 minutes remaining, Louisiana locked in on both ends of the floor and outscored Arkansas State, 28-12, in the final quarter to secure a weekend sweep of the Red Wolves with a 73-61 victory on Saturday afternoon.
Thanks in large part to its dominant display in the final period, the Ragin' Cajuns (9-5, 8-1 Sun Belt) have now won eight-straight games, the longest such streak in conference play in program history, and the team's longest streak since the 2005-06 season when it won eight-straight from Nov. 20-Dec. 15.
Louisiana's 28 points in the fourth quarter were the most scored by the team this season, while the 12 points allowed were the second fewest allowed by the defense.
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Senior Skyler Goodwin was unstoppable on Saturday, scoring a season-high 24 points and hauling in six rebounds. Makayia Hallmon and Destiny McAfee also produced double-figure efforts, adding 12 points and 11 points, respectively.
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The team's energy was high all night and it showed as the Cajuns outscored the Red Wolves off of turnovers, 14-2, and held a 21-1 edge in second chance points.
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Seniors Ty'Reona Doucet and Kimberly Burton helped the Ragin' Cajuns to a 42-28 advantage on the glass after the duo hauled in 10 rebounds apiece. Doucet added nine points and Burton notched eight points, both narrowly missing out on double-doubles.
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Louisiana had the offense clicking early in the game and went up 16-8 at the 4:37 of the first quarter when Brandi Williams, who scored four points and had three rebounds on Saturday, knocked down a jumper.
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However, the media timeout completely eliminated Louisiana's momentum as Arkansas State (9-7, 4-6 Sun Belt) took over the game, outscoring the Cajuns, 23-11, over the remainder of the first half to put the Red Wolves ahead, 37-27, at halftime.
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Peyton Martin gave A-State its largest lead of the game at the 5:16 mark of the third quarter when she scored two of her team-high 19 points to put the Red Wolves up, 40-32. Goodwin was able to cut the deficit to 40-39 three minutes later, but Louisiana was unable to snatch the lead away in the third stanza.
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The tides began to turn 2:34 into the final period when a 9-0 run put the Cajuns ahead 54-49. Arkansas State was able to cut its deficit to 59-56 with 4:20 remaining, but Louisiana put the pedal to the metal and closed out the contest on a 14-5 run to clinch the 73-61 win.
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Louisiana's homestand continues when it welcomes UT Arlington to the CAJUNDOME on Monday afternoon. Tipoff is slated for 4 p.m. CT and will be broadcast on ESPN+ and ESPN1420 AM.
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Getting tickets to Louisiana Women's Basketball has never been easier or safer with mobile ticketing from Ticketmaster. Download the #GeauxCajuns app on your smart phone to begin the process. For more information on Women's Basketball tickets, fans can call the Louisiana athletics Ticket Office at (337) 265-2170.
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Follow the Ragin' Cajuns on Twitter (@RaginCajunsWBB), Facebook (Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns) or Instagram (@RaginCajunsWBB) to stay up-to-date on all that is happening with Louisiana Women's Basketball.
Thanks in large part to its dominant display in the final period, the Ragin' Cajuns (9-5, 8-1 Sun Belt) have now won eight-straight games, the longest such streak in conference play in program history, and the team's longest streak since the 2005-06 season when it won eight-straight from Nov. 20-Dec. 15.
Louisiana's 28 points in the fourth quarter were the most scored by the team this season, while the 12 points allowed were the second fewest allowed by the defense.
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Senior Skyler Goodwin was unstoppable on Saturday, scoring a season-high 24 points and hauling in six rebounds. Makayia Hallmon and Destiny McAfee also produced double-figure efforts, adding 12 points and 11 points, respectively.
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The team's energy was high all night and it showed as the Cajuns outscored the Red Wolves off of turnovers, 14-2, and held a 21-1 edge in second chance points.
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Seniors Ty'Reona Doucet and Kimberly Burton helped the Ragin' Cajuns to a 42-28 advantage on the glass after the duo hauled in 10 rebounds apiece. Doucet added nine points and Burton notched eight points, both narrowly missing out on double-doubles.
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Louisiana had the offense clicking early in the game and went up 16-8 at the 4:37 of the first quarter when Brandi Williams, who scored four points and had three rebounds on Saturday, knocked down a jumper.
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However, the media timeout completely eliminated Louisiana's momentum as Arkansas State (9-7, 4-6 Sun Belt) took over the game, outscoring the Cajuns, 23-11, over the remainder of the first half to put the Red Wolves ahead, 37-27, at halftime.
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Peyton Martin gave A-State its largest lead of the game at the 5:16 mark of the third quarter when she scored two of her team-high 19 points to put the Red Wolves up, 40-32. Goodwin was able to cut the deficit to 40-39 three minutes later, but Louisiana was unable to snatch the lead away in the third stanza.
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The tides began to turn 2:34 into the final period when a 9-0 run put the Cajuns ahead 54-49. Arkansas State was able to cut its deficit to 59-56 with 4:20 remaining, but Louisiana put the pedal to the metal and closed out the contest on a 14-5 run to clinch the 73-61 win.
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Louisiana's homestand continues when it welcomes UT Arlington to the CAJUNDOME on Monday afternoon. Tipoff is slated for 4 p.m. CT and will be broadcast on ESPN+ and ESPN1420 AM.
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Getting tickets to Louisiana Women's Basketball has never been easier or safer with mobile ticketing from Ticketmaster. Download the #GeauxCajuns app on your smart phone to begin the process. For more information on Women's Basketball tickets, fans can call the Louisiana athletics Ticket Office at (337) 265-2170.
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Follow the Ragin' Cajuns on Twitter (@RaginCajunsWBB), Facebook (Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns) or Instagram (@RaginCajunsWBB) to stay up-to-date on all that is happening with Louisiana Women's Basketball.
Players Mentioned
F
/ Women's Basketball
F
/ Women's Basketball
G/F
/ Women's Basketball
G
/ Women's Basketball
G
/ Women's Basketball
G
/ Women's BasketballTeam Stats
ASU
LA
FG%
.417
.403
3FG%
.429
.438
FT%
.750
.923
RB
28
42
TO
12
6
STL
0
7
Game Leaders
Pts
24
FGM
8
3FGM
1
FTM
7
Pts
12
FGM
4
3FGM
4
FTM
0
Pts
11
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
3
Pts
9
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
1
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