University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Friday, November 22
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
4:30 p.m. CT
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
vs
Liberty
Louisiana Set to Open Paradise Jam with Liberty
11/21/2024 2:29:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Louisiana faces Liberty for the first time in program history
ST. THOMAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The Louisiana men's basketball team looks to bounce back this weekend at the U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam beginning Friday. The Cajuns take on Liberty for the first time in program history in the opening round.
The Cajuns are the first Sun Belt Conference school to appear in the event, celebrating its 24th anniversary. They are one of four first-time teams at the Paradise Jam along with Longwood, George Washington, and McNeese.
After opening the weekend with Liberty, the Cajuns will face either Kansas State or George Washington. On the other side of the bracket are Longwood, UAB, Illinois State, and McNeese. Outside of annual opponent McNeese, Louisiana has little history with the other schools in the event. They have faced UAB five times, last playing in 2009, and Kansas State once, back in 1972.
MEDIA CENTER
Story Lines
• Louisiana looks to avoid their first 1-4 start since the 2010-11 season, the team's first under Bob Marlin. This is the first time the Cajuns are 1-3 to start the season since 2014.
• The Ragin' Cajuns fell to Rice 83-61 on Tuesday in the Cajundome. It was just the sixth time over the last five seasons that Louisiana allowed 80 or more points at home.
• Louisiana is the first Sun Belt Conference school to appear in the U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam. Current SBC members App State, Troy, Southern Miss, and Old Dominion (four times) have all competed in the event but prior to joining the league.
• Louisiana is 4-1 the last two seasons in an MTE. They won the Asheville Championship in 2022 and last season took two of three in the Gulf Coast Showcase.
• In the second round of the Paradise Jam, the Cajuns will face either Kansas State or George Washington. It'll be the first meeting between Louisiana and George Washington or the first meeting with Kansas State since the 1973 Midwest Regional Semifinal, a 66-63 defeat.
GAME 5 PREVIEW – Louisiana (1-3) vs. Liberty (3-1)
Date/Time: November 22, 2024 / 4:30 p.m.
Site: St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Arena: Elridge Blake Sports and Fitness Center (3,500)
RADIO/TV
TV: ESPN+
??Talent: Brad Wells (pxp), Kevin Lehman (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: First meeting
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).
The Cajuns are the first Sun Belt Conference school to appear in the event, celebrating its 24th anniversary. They are one of four first-time teams at the Paradise Jam along with Longwood, George Washington, and McNeese.
After opening the weekend with Liberty, the Cajuns will face either Kansas State or George Washington. On the other side of the bracket are Longwood, UAB, Illinois State, and McNeese. Outside of annual opponent McNeese, Louisiana has little history with the other schools in the event. They have faced UAB five times, last playing in 2009, and Kansas State once, back in 1972.
MEDIA CENTER
Story Lines
• Louisiana looks to avoid their first 1-4 start since the 2010-11 season, the team's first under Bob Marlin. This is the first time the Cajuns are 1-3 to start the season since 2014.
• The Ragin' Cajuns fell to Rice 83-61 on Tuesday in the Cajundome. It was just the sixth time over the last five seasons that Louisiana allowed 80 or more points at home.
• Louisiana is the first Sun Belt Conference school to appear in the U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam. Current SBC members App State, Troy, Southern Miss, and Old Dominion (four times) have all competed in the event but prior to joining the league.
• Louisiana is 4-1 the last two seasons in an MTE. They won the Asheville Championship in 2022 and last season took two of three in the Gulf Coast Showcase.
• In the second round of the Paradise Jam, the Cajuns will face either Kansas State or George Washington. It'll be the first meeting between Louisiana and George Washington or the first meeting with Kansas State since the 1973 Midwest Regional Semifinal, a 66-63 defeat.
GAME 5 PREVIEW – Louisiana (1-3) vs. Liberty (3-1)
Date/Time: November 22, 2024 / 4:30 p.m.
Site: St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Arena: Elridge Blake Sports and Fitness Center (3,500)
RADIO/TV
TV: ESPN+
??Talent: Brad Wells (pxp), Kevin Lehman (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: First meeting
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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