University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Saturday, February 11
Mobile, Ala.
2:00 p.m.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
15-11,9-5Sun Belt
58
at
48
South Alabama
6-19,2-12Sun Belt
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 14 | 15 | 17 | 12 | 58 |
| South Alabama | 16 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 48 |
Brodhead Records 100th Sun Belt Victory in 58-48 Win Over South Alabama
2/11/2023 4:18:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Tamera Johnson and Sherry Porter led the team with 12 and 10 points, respectively
MOBILE, Ala. – Louisiana women's basketball head coach Garry Brodhead registered his 100th Sun Belt victory as a balanced offensive attack propelled the Ragin' Cajuns to a 58-48 victory over South Alabama on Saturday at the Mitchell Center.
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Nine different Ragin' Cajuns recorded a field goal as Tamera Johnson led the way with 12 points, marking her 10th-consecutive game with 10-or-more points and 18th on the season. Sherry Porter added 10 points, her eighth double-digit output this year, while Jaylyn James scored seven.
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Trailing by two, 16-14, after the first quarter despite shooting 63.6-percent from the floor, the Ragin' Cajuns (15-11, 9-5 SBC) went in to the half with a three-point advantage, 29-26.
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In the second quarter, Louisiana was 7-of-14 shooting and limited South Alabama (6-19, 2-12 SBC) to a 28.6 shooting percentage as the Jaguars were 0-for-9 from 3-point range.
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The Cajuns dominated the paint in the first half, outscoring South Alabama, 20-12.
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The third quarter proved to be the difference as Louisiana closed down the frame on a 15-0 run and held the Jaguars scoreless for the last 6:16. USA took a three-point lead following a Tristen Washington 3-pointer before James began the run with a layup followed by a Porter 3-pointer that gave the Ragin' Cajuns the lead for good.
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Over the run, Louisiana's defense forced four turnovers as South Alabama missed its final six field goal attempts.
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In the fourth quarter, South Alabama trimmed the lead to eight but the Ragin' Cajuns held strong with a pair of free throws by Johnson that pushed the lead back to 10.
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Porter scored a jumper in the paint to give Louisiana a 12-point lead before Johnson sealed the deal with a layup on the fast break with 24 seconds left.
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The bench provided a spark for the Ragin' Cajuns, scoring 29 points to South Alabama's 12 while UL outrebounded the Jaguars, 31-26. Louisiana's defense held South Alabama to 18.5-percent (5-for-27) from beyond the arc, marking the ninth time this season the Cajuns have held their opponent to under 20-percent.
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UP NEXT FOR LOUISIANA
Louisiana remains on the road as it faces ULM at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 16 before closing out its road trip at Arkansas State on Feb. 18.
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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.
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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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Nine different Ragin' Cajuns recorded a field goal as Tamera Johnson led the way with 12 points, marking her 10th-consecutive game with 10-or-more points and 18th on the season. Sherry Porter added 10 points, her eighth double-digit output this year, while Jaylyn James scored seven.
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Trailing by two, 16-14, after the first quarter despite shooting 63.6-percent from the floor, the Ragin' Cajuns (15-11, 9-5 SBC) went in to the half with a three-point advantage, 29-26.
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In the second quarter, Louisiana was 7-of-14 shooting and limited South Alabama (6-19, 2-12 SBC) to a 28.6 shooting percentage as the Jaguars were 0-for-9 from 3-point range.
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The Cajuns dominated the paint in the first half, outscoring South Alabama, 20-12.
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The third quarter proved to be the difference as Louisiana closed down the frame on a 15-0 run and held the Jaguars scoreless for the last 6:16. USA took a three-point lead following a Tristen Washington 3-pointer before James began the run with a layup followed by a Porter 3-pointer that gave the Ragin' Cajuns the lead for good.
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Over the run, Louisiana's defense forced four turnovers as South Alabama missed its final six field goal attempts.
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In the fourth quarter, South Alabama trimmed the lead to eight but the Ragin' Cajuns held strong with a pair of free throws by Johnson that pushed the lead back to 10.
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Porter scored a jumper in the paint to give Louisiana a 12-point lead before Johnson sealed the deal with a layup on the fast break with 24 seconds left.
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The bench provided a spark for the Ragin' Cajuns, scoring 29 points to South Alabama's 12 while UL outrebounded the Jaguars, 31-26. Louisiana's defense held South Alabama to 18.5-percent (5-for-27) from beyond the arc, marking the ninth time this season the Cajuns have held their opponent to under 20-percent.
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UP NEXT FOR LOUISIANA
Louisiana remains on the road as it faces ULM at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 16 before closing out its road trip at Arkansas State on Feb. 18.
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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.
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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
USA
FG%
.510
.380
3FG%
.400
.185
FT%
.500
1.000
RB
31
26
TO
15
19
STL
7
10
Game Leaders
Pts
12
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Pts
10
FGM
4
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Pts
7
FGM
3
3FGM
1
FTM
0
Pts
6
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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