University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Wednesday, January 31
Lafayette
7 p.m.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
vs
ULM
Louisiana Welcomes In-State Rivals for Wednesday Night Contest
1/30/2024 4:00:00 PM | Men's Basketball
The Cajuns are riding a 5-game winning streak into Wednesday night
LAFAYETTE, Louisiana – Winners of five straight, the Louisiana men's basketball team welcomes ULM to the Cajundome Wednesday at 7 p.m. The Cajuns look to keep pace in the chase for a top-four spot in the Sun Belt Conference.
It's Rally Up Night in the Cajundome and fans will be given Cajun rally towels while supplies last.
The defense completely shut down Texas State on Sunday, allowing just 48 points on 18-of-51 shooting. Themus Fulks led the way for Louisiana with 23 points and hit a pair of threes to tie a career-high. Kobe Julien recorded his first double-double in two seasons with 19 points and 10 rebounds. Hosana Kitenge also finished in double figures with 13 points along with six rebounds.
The Warhawks are coming off a major comeback win over Arkansas State on Sunday, rallying back from a 17-point deficit to win in overtime, 85-82. They've won three straight including victories over Old Dominion and South Alabama heading into the week. ULM leads the Sun Belt Conference in offensive rebounds per game (14.3) and is fourth in the league in rebound margin (4.5).
Story Lines
• The Cajuns currently rank first in the SBC in three-point shooting percentage (.370) and third in field goal percentage (.468) and have a chance to repeat as SBC Champions in both. They look to become the first team since Denver (2008-12) to repeat as the best shooting team from three-point range and the first team since Georgia State (2013-15) to repeat as field goal percentage champions. No team has ever repeated as both field goal and three-point percentage champions in SBC history.
• Louisiana has won five straight games convincingly. During that streak they have led by 177:58 and trailed for just 12:04. They've scored an average of 81.4 points per game and allowed just 69.2 points per game.
• Kobe Julien is closing in on becoming the 51st player in program history with 1,000 career points. The junior, who leads the SBC at 18.2 points per game, is at 945 for his Cajun career.
• Bob Marlin is 18-8 against ULM since becoming the head coach of Louisiana.
• Louisiana leads the SBC in three-point percentage offense (.370) and defense (.270). ULM this season is last in the league in three-point shooting (.276) and ranks 10th in defense (.338).
• Louisiana (5 wins) and ULM (3 wins) have the second and third-longest active win streaks in the league. Only App State (6 wins) has a longer current streak.
GAME 22 PREVIEW – Louisiana (13-8, 6-3 SBC) vs. ULM (7-12, 3-6 SBC)
Date/Time: January 28, 2024 / 7 p.m.
Site: Lafayette, Louisiana
Arena: Cajundome (12,362)
RADIO/TV
TV: ESPN+
??Talent: Dan McDonald (pxp), Eric Mouton (analyst)
Radio: KPEL-FM 96.5 / The Varsity Network
Talent: Jay Walker (pxp)
LIVE STATS/SOCIAL MEDIA
Live Stats: Cajunstats.com
Twitter Updates: @RaginCajunsMBB | #GeauxCajuns
SERIES HISTORY
Overall: Louisiana leads, 61-26
In Lafayette: Louisiana leads, 37-5
In Monroe: Louisiana leads, 23-19
At Neutral Sites: ULM leads, 2-1
Streak: Louisiana +5
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).
It's Rally Up Night in the Cajundome and fans will be given Cajun rally towels while supplies last.
The defense completely shut down Texas State on Sunday, allowing just 48 points on 18-of-51 shooting. Themus Fulks led the way for Louisiana with 23 points and hit a pair of threes to tie a career-high. Kobe Julien recorded his first double-double in two seasons with 19 points and 10 rebounds. Hosana Kitenge also finished in double figures with 13 points along with six rebounds.
The Warhawks are coming off a major comeback win over Arkansas State on Sunday, rallying back from a 17-point deficit to win in overtime, 85-82. They've won three straight including victories over Old Dominion and South Alabama heading into the week. ULM leads the Sun Belt Conference in offensive rebounds per game (14.3) and is fourth in the league in rebound margin (4.5).
Story Lines
• The Cajuns currently rank first in the SBC in three-point shooting percentage (.370) and third in field goal percentage (.468) and have a chance to repeat as SBC Champions in both. They look to become the first team since Denver (2008-12) to repeat as the best shooting team from three-point range and the first team since Georgia State (2013-15) to repeat as field goal percentage champions. No team has ever repeated as both field goal and three-point percentage champions in SBC history.
• Louisiana has won five straight games convincingly. During that streak they have led by 177:58 and trailed for just 12:04. They've scored an average of 81.4 points per game and allowed just 69.2 points per game.
• Kobe Julien is closing in on becoming the 51st player in program history with 1,000 career points. The junior, who leads the SBC at 18.2 points per game, is at 945 for his Cajun career.
• Bob Marlin is 18-8 against ULM since becoming the head coach of Louisiana.
• Louisiana leads the SBC in three-point percentage offense (.370) and defense (.270). ULM this season is last in the league in three-point shooting (.276) and ranks 10th in defense (.338).
• Louisiana (5 wins) and ULM (3 wins) have the second and third-longest active win streaks in the league. Only App State (6 wins) has a longer current streak.
GAME 22 PREVIEW – Louisiana (13-8, 6-3 SBC) vs. ULM (7-12, 3-6 SBC)
Date/Time: January 28, 2024 / 7 p.m.
Site: Lafayette, Louisiana
Arena: Cajundome (12,362)
RADIO/TV
TV: ESPN+
??Talent: Dan McDonald (pxp), Eric Mouton (analyst)
Radio: KPEL-FM 96.5 / The Varsity Network
Talent: Jay Walker (pxp)
LIVE STATS/SOCIAL MEDIA
Live Stats: Cajunstats.com
Twitter Updates: @RaginCajunsMBB | #GeauxCajuns
SERIES HISTORY
Overall: Louisiana leads, 61-26
In Lafayette: Louisiana leads, 37-5
In Monroe: Louisiana leads, 23-19
At Neutral Sites: ULM leads, 2-1
Streak: Louisiana +5
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).
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