University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Wednesday, January 17
San Marcos, Texas
7 p.m.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
10-8,3-3Sun Belt
86
at
68
Texas State
7-11,1-5Sun Belt
1
2
F
Louisiana
44
42
86
Texas St.
29
39
68
Five Finish in Double Figures in Dominant Road Win
1/17/2024 9:55:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Kobe Julien led all players with 18 points while Themus Fulks added a double-double
SAN MARCOS, Texas – The Louisiana men's basketball team was in total control Wednesday night in an 86-68 win at Texas State in the Strahan Arena. Five players finished in double figures, led by 18 from Kobe Julien.
Julien had a complete game, scoring his 18 on 7-for-10 shooting. He also pulled down six rebounds, dished out six assists, and blocked three shots.
Themus Fulks had his first double-double of the year with 13 points and 10 assists while pulling down five rebounds. Hosana Kitenge, Kentrell Garnett, and London Fields all ended the night with 11.
All eight Cajuns who played scored. Joe Charles grabbed 10 rebounds while scoring eight points. Michael Thomas contributed eight off the bench, including back-to-back first half threes. Kyran Ratliff chipped in six points with three rebounds off the bench.
The Cajuns (10-8, 3-3 SBC) and Bobcats (7-11, 1-5 SBC) went back and forth to start the game after Charles scored the first five for the Cajuns. A 4-0 run by the home side put them on top at 11-10. Julien answered with a three and after the Bobcats tied the score twice it was all Cajuns.
Thomas connected on back-to-back threes to push the lead to 23-17. A three by Charles, followed by buckets by Fulks and Kitenge pushed the lead to double figures at 30-19. The Cajuns closed the half strong with back-to-back baskets by Fulks and a Garnett three, sending them to the locker room up 44-29.
The Cajuns kept their foot on the gas in the second half, pushing the lead to as many as 35. An 11-0 Bobcat run in the final minutes trimmed the Cajun lead by the final outcome was never in doubt.
The Cajuns close a four-game road trip on Saturday in a rematch of last year's Sun Belt Conference Championship Game against South Alabama in Mobile.
FOLLOW THE RAGIN' CAJUNS
Season tickets are available by visiting the Louisiana Athletics Box Office at the Cajundome, or by purchasing by visiting Account Manager. For more information call the Louisiana Athletics Box Office at the Cajundome at (337) 265-2104.
Fans are encouraged to stay engaged with the Ragin' Cajuns by downloading the #GeauxCajuns app. Click here for iOS/Apple platforms and here for Android platforms.
For the latest on Louisiana Men's Basketball, stay tuned to RaginCajuns.com and follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook (RaginCajunsMBB).
Julien had a complete game, scoring his 18 on 7-for-10 shooting. He also pulled down six rebounds, dished out six assists, and blocked three shots.
Themus Fulks had his first double-double of the year with 13 points and 10 assists while pulling down five rebounds. Hosana Kitenge, Kentrell Garnett, and London Fields all ended the night with 11.
All eight Cajuns who played scored. Joe Charles grabbed 10 rebounds while scoring eight points. Michael Thomas contributed eight off the bench, including back-to-back first half threes. Kyran Ratliff chipped in six points with three rebounds off the bench.
The Cajuns (10-8, 3-3 SBC) and Bobcats (7-11, 1-5 SBC) went back and forth to start the game after Charles scored the first five for the Cajuns. A 4-0 run by the home side put them on top at 11-10. Julien answered with a three and after the Bobcats tied the score twice it was all Cajuns.
Thomas connected on back-to-back threes to push the lead to 23-17. A three by Charles, followed by buckets by Fulks and Kitenge pushed the lead to double figures at 30-19. The Cajuns closed the half strong with back-to-back baskets by Fulks and a Garnett three, sending them to the locker room up 44-29.
The Cajuns kept their foot on the gas in the second half, pushing the lead to as many as 35. An 11-0 Bobcat run in the final minutes trimmed the Cajun lead by the final outcome was never in doubt.
The Cajuns close a four-game road trip on Saturday in a rematch of last year's Sun Belt Conference Championship Game against South Alabama in Mobile.
FOLLOW THE RAGIN' CAJUNS
Season tickets are available by visiting the Louisiana Athletics Box Office at the Cajundome, or by purchasing by visiting Account Manager. For more information call the Louisiana Athletics Box Office at the Cajundome at (337) 265-2104.
Fans are encouraged to stay engaged with the Ragin' Cajuns by downloading the #GeauxCajuns app. Click here for iOS/Apple platforms and here for Android platforms.
For the latest on Louisiana Men's Basketball, stay tuned to RaginCajuns.com and follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook (RaginCajunsMBB).
Team Stats
LA
TXST
FG%
.548
.431
3FG%
.385
.077
FT%
.667
.944
RB
31
33
TO
14
17
STL
9
6
Game Leaders
Pts
18
FGM
7
3FGM
2
FTM
2
Pts
13
FGM
6
3FGM
0
FTM
1
Pts
11
FGM
4
3FGM
1
FTM
2
Pts
11
FGM
4
3FGM
3
FTM
0
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