University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Wednesday, February 21
Mobile, Ala.
7:00 p.m.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
13-12,8-7Sun Belt
74
at
42
South Alabama
8-20,1-14Sun Belt
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2
3
4
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Louisiana
32
12
16
14
74
South Alabama
13
8
8
13
42
Louisiana Overpowers South Alabama, 74-42
2/21/2024 9:07:00 PM | Women's Basketball
The Ragin’ Cajuns scored 32 points in the first quarter, the most against a conference opponent since 2016
MOBILE, Ala. – The Louisiana women's basketball team extended its winning streak to four after overpowering South Alabama, 74-42, Wednesday night at the Mitchell Center.
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The 32-point margin of victory is the most by the Louisiana this season.
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The Ragin' Cajuns opened the game on a 13-0 run over the first 3:56 game of the game. Tamiah Robinson opened the scoring with a layup before Tamera Johnson connected on a jumper and Brandi Williams hit a 3-pointer. After Louisiana forced a turnover, Jaylyn James converted it into two points, forcing the Jaguars to call a timeout.
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The Cajuns stretched their lead to 15 with 4:41 remaining before South Alabama cut the lead to nine with a 6-0 run. Louisiana responded as it closed out the first frame with a 12-2 run capped off by a buzzer-beating 3-pointer from Aasia Sam as Louisiana led 32-13.
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In the first quarter, the Cajuns shot 72.2-percent from the floor on 13-of-18 shooting, marking the highest shooting percentage in a quarter this season with 10-or-more field goals. The 32 points were the most in a quarter since 2021 and the most against a Sun Belt opponent since 2016.
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After taking a 44-21 lead into the locker room, Louisiana kept the pressure on the Jaguars as they outscored South Alabama, 16-8, in the third quarter.
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James led the Cajuns offensively with 15 points on 6-of-10 shooting as Nubia Benedith added a career-high 13 points. Tamera Johnson registered 11 points and hauled in a team-high six rebounds.
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For the game, Louisiana shot 52.6-percent from the floor and limited the Jaguars to 26.9-percent. The Ragin' Cajuns outrebounded the Jaguars, 35-31, as the bench proved to be pivotal, outscoring USA, 34-17.
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Louisiana plays its final road game of the regular season as it travels to face Texas State on Saturday at 2 p.m.
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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.
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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.
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The 32-point margin of victory is the most by the Louisiana this season.
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The Ragin' Cajuns opened the game on a 13-0 run over the first 3:56 game of the game. Tamiah Robinson opened the scoring with a layup before Tamera Johnson connected on a jumper and Brandi Williams hit a 3-pointer. After Louisiana forced a turnover, Jaylyn James converted it into two points, forcing the Jaguars to call a timeout.
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The Cajuns stretched their lead to 15 with 4:41 remaining before South Alabama cut the lead to nine with a 6-0 run. Louisiana responded as it closed out the first frame with a 12-2 run capped off by a buzzer-beating 3-pointer from Aasia Sam as Louisiana led 32-13.
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In the first quarter, the Cajuns shot 72.2-percent from the floor on 13-of-18 shooting, marking the highest shooting percentage in a quarter this season with 10-or-more field goals. The 32 points were the most in a quarter since 2021 and the most against a Sun Belt opponent since 2016.
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After taking a 44-21 lead into the locker room, Louisiana kept the pressure on the Jaguars as they outscored South Alabama, 16-8, in the third quarter.
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James led the Cajuns offensively with 15 points on 6-of-10 shooting as Nubia Benedith added a career-high 13 points. Tamera Johnson registered 11 points and hauled in a team-high six rebounds.
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For the game, Louisiana shot 52.6-percent from the floor and limited the Jaguars to 26.9-percent. The Ragin' Cajuns outrebounded the Jaguars, 35-31, as the bench proved to be pivotal, outscoring USA, 34-17.
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Louisiana plays its final road game of the regular season as it travels to face Texas State on Saturday at 2 p.m.
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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.
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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.
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Team Stats
LA
USA
FG%
.526
.269
3FG%
.571
.174
FT%
.462
.714
RB
35
31
TO
16
19
STL
12
7
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
15
FGM
6
3FGM
1
FTM
2
Pts
13
FGM
5
3FGM
3
FTM
0
Pts
11
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
1
Players Mentioned
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