University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Sunday, December 10
Baton Rouge, LA
2:00 p.m.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
3-3,0-0Sun Belt
53
at
83
LSU
9-1,0-0SEC
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 8 | 20 | 9 | 16 | 53 |
| LSU | 13 | 15 | 28 | 27 | 83 |
Tigers Able to Shake Off Hard-Nosed Cajuns Effort
12/10/2023 7:17:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Louisiana pushed No. 7 LSU into a deadlock at halftime; Tigers sharpshooting prevails after the break
BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Women's Basketball team played No. 7-ranked LSU to an even draw in the opening half before the Tigers pulled away in the second stanza and took an 83-53 decision on Sunday, December 10 at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.
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The Ragin' Cajuns (3-3) out-performed the Tigers (9-1) in the game's first 20 minutes, shooting 46 percent (13-of-28) and limiting the hosts to 32 percent (8-of-25) in battling to a 28-all tie at the break.
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UL led by as many as six points in the first quarter, recovered to regain the lead in the second quarter, and was either leading or tied the final 6:28 of the opening stanza.
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LSU flipped the script in the second half, producing 55 points on 62 percent shooting (18-of-29) and limiting the Cajuns to 25 points on 30 percent shooting (9-of-30). The result was the Tigers overcoming the hustle and determination of the visitors to collect the victory.
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The loss snapped Louisiana's two-game winning streak. For the Tigers, it was their ninth straight victory since a season-opening defeat to now-No. 8 Colorado.
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The Cajuns were the first team to play LSU even in the first half of a game at the PMAC this season, forcing the Tigers to generate a big second half to protect their now 23-game home court win streak. The 28-point output was the lowest scoring first half of the season for LSU.
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LEADING THE RAGIN' CAJUNS
Brandi Williams scored a team-high 14 points on 6-of-12 shooting which included a 2-for-4 showing beyond the arc. Williams also paced the Cajuns with five rebounds.
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Tamera Johnson was UL's other double-figure scorer as she produced 13 points on 5-of-9 shooting which included a triple and was 2-of-3 at the free throw line.
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Johnson along with Tamiah Robinson and Destiny Rice each collected two steals in leading the Cajuns to a 12-9 advantage over the Tigers in the category.
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Johnson with three boards along with Robinson, Alicia Blanton and Wilnie Joseph who each had a pair were the other Cajuns in multiple rebounds.
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Lanay Wheaton and freshman Uniyah Franklin, who made her collegiate debut, were the leading scorers off the bench with four points apiece.
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HOW IT HAPPENED
The Cajuns were the aggressors from the opening tip, with Williams hitting a jump shot and Robinson scoring a running layup for a 4-0 lead before the first minute of play expired.
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Williams' second bucket of the first quarter came at 5:09 and capped off a second 4-0 run by UL and upped the advantage to 8-2. Â
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LSU closed out the opening quarter with an 11-0 spurt, but Louisiana pushed back right away in the second quarter beginning with a Wheaton jumper at 9:42 and a three-point play from Rice at 8:41 which trimmed the LSU lead to 15-13.
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Makes from Johnson on the next two possessions followed, the first evening the score and second giving UL a 17-16 lead at the 7:53 mark. An LSU free throw a minute later forged a tie, however it was short-lived as Williams drained a corner triple at 6:28 making it 20-17.
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The Cajuns defense continued to make the going tough for the Tigers, not yielding a field goal make until a pair of scores from Aneesah Morrow in the final 1:30 created the halftime stalemate.
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UL got a quick spark out of the locker room from Wheaton who hit a pull-up jumper at 9:40 to provide the lead again at 30-28. About a minute later, though, Angel Reese scored the equalizer and began what turned out to be a 15-0 Tigers' run that also included three baskets from Morrow and opened a 43-30 lead by the 4:42 mark of the third quarter.
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Aasia Sam, making her Cajuns debut, hit a bank shot at 4:21 to stop the LSU spurt. However, the Cajuns wouldn't be able to return the deficit to single digits as Morrow hit a pair of free throws on the ensuing possession and that was followed by a Reese basket at 3:27 that extended the lead out to 47-32.
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UP NEXT FOR LOUISIANA
The Ragin' Cajuns finish out the month of December at home in the Cajundome with a four-game homestand that begins on Wednesday, December 13 vs. Lamar and runs through Saturday, December 30 with the Sun Belt opener against App State.
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The homestand opener with Lamar tips at 5:00 p.m., kicking off a doubleheader with the Cajuns men who meet Eastern Kentucky in the nightcap.
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Before the Christmas holiday break, Louisiana meets North Texas at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 17 and LSU-Shreveport at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 19 in the annual Education Game.
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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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The Ragin' Cajuns (3-3) out-performed the Tigers (9-1) in the game's first 20 minutes, shooting 46 percent (13-of-28) and limiting the hosts to 32 percent (8-of-25) in battling to a 28-all tie at the break.
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UL led by as many as six points in the first quarter, recovered to regain the lead in the second quarter, and was either leading or tied the final 6:28 of the opening stanza.
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LSU flipped the script in the second half, producing 55 points on 62 percent shooting (18-of-29) and limiting the Cajuns to 25 points on 30 percent shooting (9-of-30). The result was the Tigers overcoming the hustle and determination of the visitors to collect the victory.
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The loss snapped Louisiana's two-game winning streak. For the Tigers, it was their ninth straight victory since a season-opening defeat to now-No. 8 Colorado.
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The Cajuns were the first team to play LSU even in the first half of a game at the PMAC this season, forcing the Tigers to generate a big second half to protect their now 23-game home court win streak. The 28-point output was the lowest scoring first half of the season for LSU.
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LEADING THE RAGIN' CAJUNS
Brandi Williams scored a team-high 14 points on 6-of-12 shooting which included a 2-for-4 showing beyond the arc. Williams also paced the Cajuns with five rebounds.
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Tamera Johnson was UL's other double-figure scorer as she produced 13 points on 5-of-9 shooting which included a triple and was 2-of-3 at the free throw line.
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Johnson along with Tamiah Robinson and Destiny Rice each collected two steals in leading the Cajuns to a 12-9 advantage over the Tigers in the category.
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Johnson with three boards along with Robinson, Alicia Blanton and Wilnie Joseph who each had a pair were the other Cajuns in multiple rebounds.
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Lanay Wheaton and freshman Uniyah Franklin, who made her collegiate debut, were the leading scorers off the bench with four points apiece.
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HOW IT HAPPENED
The Cajuns were the aggressors from the opening tip, with Williams hitting a jump shot and Robinson scoring a running layup for a 4-0 lead before the first minute of play expired.
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Williams' second bucket of the first quarter came at 5:09 and capped off a second 4-0 run by UL and upped the advantage to 8-2. Â
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LSU closed out the opening quarter with an 11-0 spurt, but Louisiana pushed back right away in the second quarter beginning with a Wheaton jumper at 9:42 and a three-point play from Rice at 8:41 which trimmed the LSU lead to 15-13.
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Makes from Johnson on the next two possessions followed, the first evening the score and second giving UL a 17-16 lead at the 7:53 mark. An LSU free throw a minute later forged a tie, however it was short-lived as Williams drained a corner triple at 6:28 making it 20-17.
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The Cajuns defense continued to make the going tough for the Tigers, not yielding a field goal make until a pair of scores from Aneesah Morrow in the final 1:30 created the halftime stalemate.
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UL got a quick spark out of the locker room from Wheaton who hit a pull-up jumper at 9:40 to provide the lead again at 30-28. About a minute later, though, Angel Reese scored the equalizer and began what turned out to be a 15-0 Tigers' run that also included three baskets from Morrow and opened a 43-30 lead by the 4:42 mark of the third quarter.
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Aasia Sam, making her Cajuns debut, hit a bank shot at 4:21 to stop the LSU spurt. However, the Cajuns wouldn't be able to return the deficit to single digits as Morrow hit a pair of free throws on the ensuing possession and that was followed by a Reese basket at 3:27 that extended the lead out to 47-32.
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UP NEXT FOR LOUISIANA
The Ragin' Cajuns finish out the month of December at home in the Cajundome with a four-game homestand that begins on Wednesday, December 13 vs. Lamar and runs through Saturday, December 30 with the Sun Belt opener against App State.
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The homestand opener with Lamar tips at 5:00 p.m., kicking off a doubleheader with the Cajuns men who meet Eastern Kentucky in the nightcap.
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Before the Christmas holiday break, Louisiana meets North Texas at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 17 and LSU-Shreveport at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 19 in the annual Education Game.
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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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Team Stats
LA
LSU
FG%
.379
.481
3FG%
.364
.235
FT%
.417
.692
RB
22
52
TO
17
17
STL
12
9
Game Leaders
Pts
14
FGM
6
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Pts
13
FGM
5
3FGM
1
FTM
2
Pts
4
FGM
2
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Pts
4
FGM
2
3FGM
0
FTM
0
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