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Friday, November 11
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7:30 p.m.
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Road Test at No. 3 Texas on Friday Awaits Louisiana Women’s Basketball
11/10/2022 8:09:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Ragin’ Cajuns tangle with Longhorns prior to return trip to the state for the Preseason WNIT in Lubbock
AUSTIN, Texas – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Women's Basketball team begins a three-game road trip on Friday, November 11 facing No. 3 Texas in the first regular season women's basketball contest held at the newly opened Moody Center in Austin, Texas.
Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. with live television coverage available on the Longhorn Network and radio coverage on 103.3 FM The Goat and 1420 AM in the Acadiana region and worldwide on the Varsity Network.
Louisiana (1-0) is continuing a season-opening stretch of facing four straight teams that appeared in a postseason event last season. The Ragin' Cajuns downed 2022 WNIT participant Houston on Monday, November 7 at the Cajundome, never trailing and holding the Cougars to 23 percent shooting in the 55-48 triumph.
Friday's game marks the season opener for the nationally ranked Longhorns who are coming off a 29-win season that saw the squad advance to the Elite 8 in the 2022 NCAA Tournament.
Louisiana and Texas are meeting for the first time since back-to-back meetings in Austin held over the span of the 2006-07 and 2007-08 seasons.
GAME INFORMATION
LOUISIANA (1-0) at #3 TEXAS (0-0)
Date / Time: Friday, November 11, 2022 / 7:30 p.m. (CST)
Site: Austin, Texas
Arena: Moody Center (10,565)
RADIO/TV
Radio: The GOAT 103.3 FM / 1420 AM
Talent: Steve Peloquin (PxP)
TV: Longhorn Network
Talent: Alex Loeb (PxP); Andrea Lloyd (analyst)
LIVE STATS/SOCIAL MEDIA
Live Stats: CajunStats.com
Twitter Updates: @RaginCajunsWBB | #GeauxCajuns
SERIES HISTORY
Overall: Texas leads, 3-1
In Austin: Texas leads, 2-0
Streak: Texas +3
Last Meeting: Texas 76-43, 12/16/07 (Austin, Texas)
FIVE THINGS TO KNOW
UP NEXT FOR LOUISIANA
Louisiana returns to the state of Texas for the start of the Preseason WNIT in Lubbock, Texas from Tuesday-Wednesday, November 15-16 at Texas Tech's United Supermarkets Arena.
The Ragin' Cajuns are scheduled to face 2022 NCAA Tournament participants Colorado (Tuesday, Nov. 15) and Jackson State (Wednesday, Nov. 16) while in Lubbock. Tip time for both matchups is set for 4:30 p.m.
The week-long event concludes on Sunday, November 20 at the Cajundome when Louisiana hosts Texas Tech in a 4:00 p.m. contest.
FOLLOW THE RAGIN' CAJUNS
Follow the Ragin' Cajuns on Twitter (@RaginCajunsWBB), Facebook (/RaginCajunsWBB) or Instagram (@RaginCajunsWBB) to stay up-to-date on all that is happening with Louisiana Women's Basketball.
Fans are also encouraged to stay engaged with the Ragin' Cajuns by downloading the #GeauxCajuns app. Click here for iOS/Apple platforms and here for Android platforms.
Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. with live television coverage available on the Longhorn Network and radio coverage on 103.3 FM The Goat and 1420 AM in the Acadiana region and worldwide on the Varsity Network.
Louisiana (1-0) is continuing a season-opening stretch of facing four straight teams that appeared in a postseason event last season. The Ragin' Cajuns downed 2022 WNIT participant Houston on Monday, November 7 at the Cajundome, never trailing and holding the Cougars to 23 percent shooting in the 55-48 triumph.
Friday's game marks the season opener for the nationally ranked Longhorns who are coming off a 29-win season that saw the squad advance to the Elite 8 in the 2022 NCAA Tournament.
Louisiana and Texas are meeting for the first time since back-to-back meetings in Austin held over the span of the 2006-07 and 2007-08 seasons.
GAME INFORMATION
LOUISIANA (1-0) at #3 TEXAS (0-0)
Date / Time: Friday, November 11, 2022 / 7:30 p.m. (CST)
Site: Austin, Texas
Arena: Moody Center (10,565)
RADIO/TV
Radio: The GOAT 103.3 FM / 1420 AM
Talent: Steve Peloquin (PxP)
TV: Longhorn Network
Talent: Alex Loeb (PxP); Andrea Lloyd (analyst)
LIVE STATS/SOCIAL MEDIA
Live Stats: CajunStats.com
Twitter Updates: @RaginCajunsWBB | #GeauxCajuns
SERIES HISTORY
Overall: Texas leads, 3-1
In Austin: Texas leads, 2-0
Streak: Texas +3
Last Meeting: Texas 76-43, 12/16/07 (Austin, Texas)
FIVE THINGS TO KNOW
- D-Up: Louisiana held Houston to 23-percent shooting (14-of-60) in Monday night's season-opening contest. The Ragin' Cajuns held the Cougars below 30 percent both halves.
- Our Calling Card: Monday's defensive stronghold on Houston was nothing new for Garry Brodhead's Ragin' Cajuns. In 2021-22, the team ranked first in the Sun Belt Conference and 19th nationally in field goal percentage defense (35.7).
- Challenge Accepted: Starting Monday with Houston, the Ragin' Cajuns first four opponents of the season are all coming off of postseason appearances. The Cougars were WNIT participants in 2021-22, while the following three opponents – Texas, Colorado, Jackson State – all earned spots in the NCAA Tournament.
- Stealing the Show: Sophomore forward Tamera Johnson posted an opening night double-double of 15 points and 12 rebounds vs. Houston. After UH drew a 10-all tie with two minutes remaining in the first quarter, Johnson delivered a personal 11-point run capped off by a triple at 8:33 of the second quarter to put the Ragin' Cajuns up double figures through midway in the fourth quarter.
- Meet Sherry: In her Ragin' Cajuns debut, WKU transfer Sherry Porter delivered a huge second half as she scored 11 points, was 4-for-4 at the free throw line and made a clutch three-pointer in the fourth quarter to stretch the lead to 46-35 with just over five minutes left to play.
UP NEXT FOR LOUISIANA
Louisiana returns to the state of Texas for the start of the Preseason WNIT in Lubbock, Texas from Tuesday-Wednesday, November 15-16 at Texas Tech's United Supermarkets Arena.
The Ragin' Cajuns are scheduled to face 2022 NCAA Tournament participants Colorado (Tuesday, Nov. 15) and Jackson State (Wednesday, Nov. 16) while in Lubbock. Tip time for both matchups is set for 4:30 p.m.
The week-long event concludes on Sunday, November 20 at the Cajundome when Louisiana hosts Texas Tech in a 4:00 p.m. contest.
FOLLOW THE RAGIN' CAJUNS
Follow the Ragin' Cajuns on Twitter (@RaginCajunsWBB), Facebook (/RaginCajunsWBB) or Instagram (@RaginCajunsWBB) to stay up-to-date on all that is happening with Louisiana Women's Basketball.
Fans are also encouraged to stay engaged with the Ragin' Cajuns by downloading the #GeauxCajuns app. Click here for iOS/Apple platforms and here for Android platforms.
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