University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Saturday, February 17
Lafayette
2:00 p.m.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
12-12,7-7Sun Belt
59
vs
46
Arkansas State
13-12,6-8Sun Belt
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2
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4
F
Arkansas St.
12
12
3
19
46
Louisiana
13
11
21
14
59
Electric Third Quarter Propels Louisiana Past Red Wolves
2/17/2024 6:17:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Ragin’ Cajuns outscored Arkansas State, 21-3, in third quarter
LAFAYETTE, La. – The Louisiana women's basketball capped off Senior Day with a 59-46 victory over Arkansas State with a strong third quarter and stellar performances from Jaylyn James and Tamera Johnson on Saturday inside the Cajundome.
The win moved the Cajuns to 12-12 on the year and 7-7 in Sun Belt action as Louisiana completed the season sweep over Arkansas State (13-12, 6-8 SBC).
James led all scorers with 17 points with all her field goals (5) coming from beyond the arc. Johnson recorded her third double-double of the season as she registered 14 rebounds and 13 points. Her 14 rebounds were the second-most the Lafayette, Louisiana, native has hauled in this year.
With the game tied at 24-24 at the half, the Ragin' Cajuns pushed the lead to 18 after outscoring the Red Wolves, 21-3, in the third quarter. Louisiana opened the half with a 3-pointer from Brandi Williams before Johnson hit a jumper and James forced the Red Wolves to call a timeout after her 3-pointer.
Following the timeout, the Cajuns kept their foot on the gas extending their lead to 19, 43-34, before Arkansas State scored their first point of the quarter on a free throw with 1:31 remaining. For the quarter, Louisiana held Arkansas State to 1-of-12 shooting from the floor while outrebounding them by five.
The first half was a see-saw affair with six lead changes and four ties. Louisiana held a slim lead, 13-12, after the first quarter before the Red Wolves evened the game in the second, outscoring Louisiana in the quarter, 12-11.
Robinson finished the game eight points and eight rebounds while shooting 4-of-4 from the floor. The Louisiana bench played a pivotal role again as they outscored the Red Wolves, 17-4, while the Cajuns outrebounded Arkansas State, 40-29, including 10-4 on the offensive glass.
Defensively, Louisiana held Arkansas State to 28.3-percent from the floor and limited them to just 3-of-24 from beyond the arc. Louisiana has now held six of their last eight opponents to 55-or-less points.
Louisiana hits the road next week as it takes on South Alabama on Wednesday at 7 p.m. before taking on Texas State at 2 p.m. on Saturday.
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The win moved the Cajuns to 12-12 on the year and 7-7 in Sun Belt action as Louisiana completed the season sweep over Arkansas State (13-12, 6-8 SBC).
James led all scorers with 17 points with all her field goals (5) coming from beyond the arc. Johnson recorded her third double-double of the season as she registered 14 rebounds and 13 points. Her 14 rebounds were the second-most the Lafayette, Louisiana, native has hauled in this year.
With the game tied at 24-24 at the half, the Ragin' Cajuns pushed the lead to 18 after outscoring the Red Wolves, 21-3, in the third quarter. Louisiana opened the half with a 3-pointer from Brandi Williams before Johnson hit a jumper and James forced the Red Wolves to call a timeout after her 3-pointer.
Following the timeout, the Cajuns kept their foot on the gas extending their lead to 19, 43-34, before Arkansas State scored their first point of the quarter on a free throw with 1:31 remaining. For the quarter, Louisiana held Arkansas State to 1-of-12 shooting from the floor while outrebounding them by five.
The first half was a see-saw affair with six lead changes and four ties. Louisiana held a slim lead, 13-12, after the first quarter before the Red Wolves evened the game in the second, outscoring Louisiana in the quarter, 12-11.
Robinson finished the game eight points and eight rebounds while shooting 4-of-4 from the floor. The Louisiana bench played a pivotal role again as they outscored the Red Wolves, 17-4, while the Cajuns outrebounded Arkansas State, 40-29, including 10-4 on the offensive glass.
Defensively, Louisiana held Arkansas State to 28.3-percent from the floor and limited them to just 3-of-24 from beyond the arc. Louisiana has now held six of their last eight opponents to 55-or-less points.
Louisiana hits the road next week as it takes on South Alabama on Wednesday at 7 p.m. before taking on Texas State at 2 p.m. on Saturday.
FOLLOW THE RAGIN' CAJUNS
Follow the Ragin' Cajuns on Twitter (@RaginCajunsWBB), Facebook (Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns) or Instagram (@RaginCajunsWBB) to stay up-to-date on all that is happening with Louisiana Women's Basketball.
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.
Team Stats
ASU
LA
FG%
.283
.421
3FG%
.125
.600
FT%
.944
.400
RB
29
40
TO
11
11
STL
4
3
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
17
FGM
5
3FGM
5
FTM
2
Pts
13
FGM
6
3FGM
1
FTM
0
Pts
8
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Pts
6
FGM
2
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
G
/ Women's Basketball
F
/ Women's Basketball
G
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