University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Friday, December 27
Lafayette
4:00 p.m.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
vs
Dillard
Louisiana Returns to the Court on Friday With Dillard Matchup
12/26/2024 11:04:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Ragin’ Cajuns host exhibition contest at the Cajundome with tip-off set for 4:00 p.m.
LAFAYETTE – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Women's Basketball team returns from its holiday break for its final contest before the start of conference play, hosting Dillard on Friday, December 27 in a 4:00 p.m. exhibition game at the Cajundome.
The Ragin' Cajuns (4-5) are closing an eight-day break from play when they step onto the court against the Bleu Devils (7-4). UL was last in action in the December 18th Education Game that saw a record 5,877 attend the game at the Cajundome.
The exhibition contest provides the Ragin' Cajuns an additional opportunity to prepare for the start of Sun Belt Conference play which begins on Sunday, December 29 on the road in Statesboro, Georgia against Georgia Southern.
Admission to the UL-Dillard matchup – and for all UL Women's Basketball games throughout the entire season – is free and open to the public.
No television or radio coverage is available. Live stats are available at CajunStats.com.
GAME INFORMATION
LOUISIANA (4-5) vs. DILLARD (7-4)
Date / Time: Friday, December 27, 2024 / 4:00 p.m.
Site: Lafayette, La.
Arena: Cajundome (12,362)
LIVE STATS/SOCIAL MEDIA
Live Stats: CajunStats.com
Twitter Updates: @RaginCajunsWBB | #GeauxCajuns
QUICK HITS
UP NEXT FOR LOUISIANA
The Ragin' Cajuns travel to Statesboro, Georgia for the start of Sun Belt Conference play on Sunday, December 29 against Georgia Southern in the Jack and Ruth Ann Hill Convocation Center.
Tip-off time is set for 12:00 p.m. (CST). It's the first-ever SBC game played in the Eagles' newly constructed home facility.
Live coverage is available on ESPN+, the Ragin' Cajuns Radio Network (The Goat 103.3 FM/1420 AM) and CajunStats.com.
Following the game, Louisiana returns to the Cajundome for Sun Belt Conference matchups with James Madison (Jan. 2) and Georgia State (Jan. 4).
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 (4-5) are closing an eight-day break from play when they step onto the court against the Bleu Devils (7-4). UL was last in action in the December 18th Education Game that saw a record 5,877 attend the game at the Cajundome.
The exhibition contest provides the Ragin' Cajuns an additional opportunity to prepare for the start of Sun Belt Conference play which begins on Sunday, December 29 on the road in Statesboro, Georgia against Georgia Southern.
Admission to the UL-Dillard matchup – and for all UL Women's Basketball games throughout the entire season – is free and open to the public.
No television or radio coverage is available. Live stats are available at CajunStats.com.
GAME INFORMATION
LOUISIANA (4-5) vs. DILLARD (7-4)
Date / Time: Friday, December 27, 2024 / 4:00 p.m.
Site: Lafayette, La.
Arena: Cajundome (12,362)
LIVE STATS/SOCIAL MEDIA
Live Stats: CajunStats.com
Twitter Updates: @RaginCajunsWBB | #GeauxCajuns
QUICK HITS
- UL plays its second and final exhibition game of the season. The Ragin' Cajuns defeated Centenary 86-23 in the previous exhibition back on October 30.
- Louisiana and Dillard meet for the first time since the November 2018 Education Game.
- The Cajuns and Bleu Devils have one common opponent: Loyola (La.). UL posted a 74-50 win over the Wolf Pack in its home opener on November 8; Dillard fell 79-71 at home on December 2.
- Tamiah Robinson (11.1) and Erica Lafayette (11.0) have led the scoring efforts for Louisiana recently, the duo combining for an average of 25.5 points the past two outings.
- Erica Lafayette, one of two Cajuns to score 20 this season, has hit the mark twice inside the Cajundome this season (24 vs. Loyola; 20 vs. Rice).
- Aasia Sam, who became the team's eighth graduate player after receiving her degree on December 20, produced a season-high 10 points the last time out (Dec. 18 vs. Auburn).
- The Ragin' Cajuns rank Top 25 nationally in turnovers forced, turning the opposition over 20-plus times all but once, including forcing No. 4 LSU into its season-high tying 21 turnovers.
- Louisiana saw a season-best four players score in double figures in the last outing on Dec. 18 vs. Auburn.
- In the recent back-to-back stretch against SEC foes (LSU, Auburn), the Ragin' Cajuns defense forced 20-plus turnovers both times.
- At home, Louisiana is forcing 23.6 turnovers per game and has yielded just 54.6 points per game.
- Louisiana got off a 4-0 start at the Cajundome prior to the Auburn contest, including wins over in-state foes Nicholls and New Orleans and defending American Athletic tournament champion Rice.
UP NEXT FOR LOUISIANA
The Ragin' Cajuns travel to Statesboro, Georgia for the start of Sun Belt Conference play on Sunday, December 29 against Georgia Southern in the Jack and Ruth Ann Hill Convocation Center.
Tip-off time is set for 12:00 p.m. (CST). It's the first-ever SBC game played in the Eagles' newly constructed home facility.
Live coverage is available on ESPN+, the Ragin' Cajuns Radio Network (The Goat 103.3 FM/1420 AM) and CajunStats.com.
Following the game, Louisiana returns to the Cajundome for Sun Belt Conference matchups with James Madison (Jan. 2) and Georgia State (Jan. 4).
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.
- www.RaginCajuns.com -
Players Mentioned
G
/ Women's Basketball
G
/ Women's Basketball
Garry Brodhead, Skylah Travis, and Nubia Benedith Media Availability (Feb 26, 2025)
Thursday, February 27
Garry Brodhead Media Availability (Feb 24, 2025)
Monday, February 24
Garry Brodhead Media Availability (Feb 17, 2025)
Monday, February 17
Garry Brodhead, Erica Lafayette, and Skylah Travis Media Availability (Feb 15, 2025)
Saturday, February 15
