University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Thursday, January 18
Lafayette
6:00 p.m.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
6-9,2-4Sun Belt
59
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65
ULM
12-5,4-2Sun Belt
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2
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4
F
ULM
20
13
12
20
65
Louisiana
9
14
17
19
59
Louisiana Falls Few Steps Shy of Overcoming Warhawks’ Early Advantage
1/18/2024 10:32:00 PM | Women's Basketball
ULM found answer each time Cajuns closed within one point in fourth quarter
LAFAYETTE – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Women's Basketball team's attempt at a second consecutive comeback victory was spoiled by ULM finding multiple timely baskets in the fourth quarter and holding on for a 65-59 win on Thursday, January 18 at the Cajundome.
The Ragin' Cajuns (6-9, 2-4 SBC) battled back from down double digits to move within two possessions of the lead heading into the fourth quarter, the Warhawks (12-5, 4-2 SBC) clinging to a 45-40 advantage.
Destiny Rice, who scored a team-high 18 points, drove for a layup at 7:56 to slice the deficit to 45-44. After a pair of missed free throws by Nunu Bradford the Cajuns had their best opportunity to take the lead since early in the first quarter, however the ULM guard redeemed herself with a steal and a corresponding layup on the break.
Tamera Johnson answered for UL at 6:58 with a jumper that made it 47-46, but Bradford came back with a triple at 6:32 increasing the ULM advantage to 50-46. The Cajuns continued to knock on the doorstep, a trey from Brandi Williams with 5:28 remaining creating a one-point game yet again.
After swapping free throws, it was ULM getting a critical three-point play from Bradford at 2:42 to increase the lead to 55-50. Louisiana wouldn't be sidetracked, though, as Rice drew a pair of free throws she converted and Tamiah Robinson swiped a loose ball turnover for a layup at 2:17 that had the lead up for grabs again at 55-54.
Once again the Warhawks turned to Bradford, who finished with a game-high 20 points, finding her for a jumper at 1:51 that preserved the visitors' cushion.
The late-game, tug-of-war continued as Johnson worked her way in for a layup for the Cajuns at 1:24 trimming ULM's lead back down to one point at 57-56. The Warhawks would counter with a second-chance score from Katlyn Manuel at 1:01 and sealed the final outcome by drawing a charge on the ensuing possession.
Starting with a pair of Bradford free throws that stretched the Warhawks' lead back out to two possessions at 61-56, the final 34 seconds saw the visitors clinch the triumph from the charity stripe.
UL played the game shorthanded with six individuals out with illness, including Jaylyn James who averaged 13.3 points on the recent four-game road trip, but battled back from down 20-9 after the opening quarter to as much as 37-25 deficit three minutes into the third quarter.
ULM broke an 18-game losing streak in the series and collected its first win over Louisiana since January 2015.
UP NEXT FOR LOUISIANA
Louisiana returns to the Cajundome on Saturday, January 20 for the second game of its January-ending, four-game homestand, facing Troy in a 2:00 p.m. contest.
Saturday's game is the Ragin' Cajuns annual Alumni Game featuring a pregame tailgate from 12:00-1:30 p.m., an on-court recognition of alumni in attendance and a postgame Meet and Greet with the current team.
It's a quick rematch between the Ragin' Cajuns and Trojans who met back on January 10 in Troy, Alabama.
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.
The Ragin' Cajuns (6-9, 2-4 SBC) battled back from down double digits to move within two possessions of the lead heading into the fourth quarter, the Warhawks (12-5, 4-2 SBC) clinging to a 45-40 advantage.
Destiny Rice, who scored a team-high 18 points, drove for a layup at 7:56 to slice the deficit to 45-44. After a pair of missed free throws by Nunu Bradford the Cajuns had their best opportunity to take the lead since early in the first quarter, however the ULM guard redeemed herself with a steal and a corresponding layup on the break.
Tamera Johnson answered for UL at 6:58 with a jumper that made it 47-46, but Bradford came back with a triple at 6:32 increasing the ULM advantage to 50-46. The Cajuns continued to knock on the doorstep, a trey from Brandi Williams with 5:28 remaining creating a one-point game yet again.
After swapping free throws, it was ULM getting a critical three-point play from Bradford at 2:42 to increase the lead to 55-50. Louisiana wouldn't be sidetracked, though, as Rice drew a pair of free throws she converted and Tamiah Robinson swiped a loose ball turnover for a layup at 2:17 that had the lead up for grabs again at 55-54.
Once again the Warhawks turned to Bradford, who finished with a game-high 20 points, finding her for a jumper at 1:51 that preserved the visitors' cushion.
The late-game, tug-of-war continued as Johnson worked her way in for a layup for the Cajuns at 1:24 trimming ULM's lead back down to one point at 57-56. The Warhawks would counter with a second-chance score from Katlyn Manuel at 1:01 and sealed the final outcome by drawing a charge on the ensuing possession.
Starting with a pair of Bradford free throws that stretched the Warhawks' lead back out to two possessions at 61-56, the final 34 seconds saw the visitors clinch the triumph from the charity stripe.
UL played the game shorthanded with six individuals out with illness, including Jaylyn James who averaged 13.3 points on the recent four-game road trip, but battled back from down 20-9 after the opening quarter to as much as 37-25 deficit three minutes into the third quarter.
ULM broke an 18-game losing streak in the series and collected its first win over Louisiana since January 2015.
UP NEXT FOR LOUISIANA
Louisiana returns to the Cajundome on Saturday, January 20 for the second game of its January-ending, four-game homestand, facing Troy in a 2:00 p.m. contest.
Saturday's game is the Ragin' Cajuns annual Alumni Game featuring a pregame tailgate from 12:00-1:30 p.m., an on-court recognition of alumni in attendance and a postgame Meet and Greet with the current team.
It's a quick rematch between the Ragin' Cajuns and Trojans who met back on January 10 in Troy, Alabama.
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
ULM
LA
FG%
.415
.389
3FG%
.353
.333
FT%
.682
.722
RB
38
33
TO
14
11
STL
5
2
Game Leaders
Pts
18
FGM
6
3FGM
0
FTM
6
Pts
11
FGM
5
3FGM
1
FTM
0
Pts
9
FGM
4
3FGM
1
FTM
0
Pts
7
FGM
2
3FGM
1
FTM
2
Players Mentioned
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/ Women's Basketball
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/ Women's Basketball
G
/ Women's BasketballG
/ Women's Basketball
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